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Political ScientistClass of 20213.8+1500+/34+socsci

Asian Studies Applicant

Male · Asian · Midwest · Public HS

Income: Mid-High

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1530
AP Courses
11

AP Exams Taken

APUSHAP Calc BCAP LangAP MicroAP MacroAP Physics C EM
Extracurricular Activities
  • Senior Intern/Associate in a nationally recognized and endorsed US Senate CampaignWas the only high school student promoted to the role in the finance team
  • School's Econ Club President and Stock Market ChairmanWon 2nd and 3rd place at my state's econ challenge state finals; Started an initiative to teach econ at a nearby middle school's stock market club
  • Tutor Team Manager for an international tutoring organizationLead all the tutors living in the Midwest and Canada through orientations and team-building activities
  • Founder of a volunteer ensemblePlayed at senior homes and soup kitchens; Held a performance at the biggest art museum in my state where we were recognized by a Consulate General
  • Captain of my school's varsity track and field teamVarsity all 4 years; Appointed as a captain as a junior; Won 5th place at counties
  • Section and Squad Leader of my school's marching band
  • Player in my school's highest bandWon numerous awards but nothing too big
  • Model UNWon some awards but didn't do too much
  • National Honor Society
  • Soup Kitchen server
Awards & Honors
  • National Merit Semifinalist
  • Description: Now Finalist
  • 2nd place in the national Chinese essay contest
  • Description: Note that I'm not Chinese
  • 3rd place in my state's Chinese quiz bowl
  • President's Volunteer Award Bronze
  • Random award for band

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Took a different approach with the traditional immigrant essay; included card magic; my English teacher said it was the best one she's ever read

Interview Experiences
  • Cornell University
  • Performance/Outcome: Went really good overall; managed to make my interviewer laugh and showed him some card tricks
Letters of Recommendation
  • Counselor

    10/10; He tells everyone I'm his favorite student, and we video chat a lot

  • English Teacher

    8-9/10; I've had her for 2 years, and we have a healthy relationship

  • Math Teacher/Track Coach

    10/10; I've known him for 4 years, and he pushed for me to be captain

College Decisions

Accepted (3)

Cornell UniversityMichigan State UniversityIndiana University Bloomington

Profile Tags

ResearchDebateLeadershipPresidentClubVolunteeringCommunity ServiceVarsity SportsInternshipAcademic CompetitionWriting & Publications
Profile Ratings
78
Overall Score
Academic9.2
Extracurricular7.5
Awards6.5
Quick Stats
CategoryPolitical Scientist
Year2021
MajorAsian Studies
GPA4 (UW)
SAT1530
Acceptances3