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Political ScientistClass of 20203.8+1400+/31+socsci

Political Science Applicant

Male · White · Midwest small public school · Public

Income: Working Class

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.7 (UW)
ACT
31
AP Courses
4
Extracurricular Activities
  • Football3 years Varsity defense, 1 year JV defense
  • Wrestling4 years Varsity lineup, 2 years Team Co-Captain
  • Band4 years Concert and Pep Bands Alto 1 (2 years JV, 2 years Varsity)
  • Student Council4 years Class Representative, 2 years Executive Council Vice President
  • Biden For President2 school year Community Organizer/Volunteer
  • Illinois Students for BidenDownstate Illinois Organizing Director 2 academic years, Mercer County Chapter President 1 academic year, State Executive Board member 2 academic years
  • Track2 years JV Sprinter
  • Illinois Senate Youth Advisory Council1 year (1-time program for Juniors)
  • NHS2 years member
Awards & Honors
  • National Spanish Exam award
  • Description: 2 years
  • AP Euro score
  • Description: 5

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Learning about leadership through being asked to give a speech at a Black Lives Matter Rally

Letters of Recommendation
  • History teacher

    Great, taught for over 4 years and personally close

  • Band teacher

    Great, taught for over 4 years and personally close

College Decisions

Accepted (2)

Grinnell CollegeKenyon College

Profile Tags

LeadershipCommunity ServiceVarsity SportsStudent CouncilPolitical ActivismAdvanced Coursework (AP)Honor Society
Profile Ratings
65
Overall Score
Academic7.2
Extracurricular7.5
Awards3.0
Quick Stats
CategoryPolitical Scientist
Year2020
MajorPolitical Science
GPA3.7 (UW)
ACT31
Acceptances2