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HistorianClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+socsci
College of Social Studies Applicant
Male · White · Minnesota, US · Public
Income: 300k+
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.96 (UW)
ACT
34
AP Courses
5
IB Courses
1
Honors
7
AP Exams Taken
AP Physics (4)APUSH (5)APHG (5)AP Psychology (taking in spring)AP Macroeconomic (taking in spring)IB Bio SL (6)IB Math AA SL (6)
Extracurricular Activities
- Founder and President, High School History ClubCreated a club of 40 members passionate about history. Focus: time periods not in curriculum, marginalized cultures, volunteer opportunities, outings.
- Co-President, High School Model United NationsLead 40 member MUN Team; Specialize in Crisis Committees; HS Letter with Distinction; Awards: Outstanding Delegate, Best Position Paper.
- President, French ClubExplore French culture through activities - build gingerbread Versailles; compose French poetry, analyze French music, create Impressionist art.
- Independent Student ResearcherInvestigated method for bioremediation of chlorpyrifos-polluted soil using PCR, mass spectrometry, and bacterial culturing. Current: Sporophyte abortion.
- Writing Coach, High School Writing CenterWorked with fellow students to help them find their voice in personal and academic papers. Participated in a year-long writing workshop.
- Project Archivist, Mohonk Preserve & U.S. National Archives and Records AdministrationHelping digitize Natural History Observation Card Files. Analyze and enter weather/phenological and animal observations into a digital database.
- Student Board MemberHigh School leadership of freshman.
- Co-Leader, Mock TrialCo-led team to develop case analysis, witness characterization, and legal strategy. Awarded “Best on Team” in multiple competitions.
- Manager on Duty, Coffee ShopFoster a safe environment, supervise team members, check deposits, open and close store, work as barista, and oversee customer service.
- Caddie, Country ClubSupported club golf players by carrying the golfer's bags, advising the golfers, reading greens, fixing divots, and landscaping.
Awards & Honors
- ★Academic Letter
- ★Description: 3 years
- ★National Merit Commended
- ★Best Sophomore Microbiology Project
- ★Description: American Society for Microbiology at Twin Cities Regional Science Fair
- ★Gold Bilingual Seal
- ★AP Scholar
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Discussed many strangely specific interests through collections of things, tied in with sexuality and self-acceptance.
Interview Experiences
- Wesleyan University
- Performance/Outcome: Began conversation about birdwatching, then research, and majoring in humanities. Described as the most interesting person interviewed.
Letters of Recommendation
History Teacher
Extremely close, sent directly to the Dean of admissions.
Theory of Knowledge Teacher
I think this one went fine.
Research/MUN Coach
No idea how nice it was, but it was very long.
College Decisions
Accepted (3)
Wesleyan UniversityBard CollegeFordham University
Profile Tags
ResearchModel UNLeadershipPresidentClubAdvanced CourseworkWriting & PublicationsCreative WritingPublic Speaking