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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