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Community ServiceClass of 2020

Genetics Applicant

Male · White · Connecticut · Slightly competitive high school

🏷️ Step dad is state representative, ADHD (mom works at University of Connecticut)

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
2.8 (UW)
SAT
1100
Extracurricular Activities
  • Varsity TennisAll four years
  • Tennis Charity Committee MemberHelped organize a local charity tournament for autism and special needs hospital pediatric unit
  • Middle School Tennis AssistantAssisted in coaching and keeping the kids aligned at neighboring town
  • CampaignerVolunteered for political campaigns since age 12, currently social media manager
  • Patient InstructorActed as a patient to help M1 students prepare for social history examination
  • Peer MentorVolunteers as a helper for a day program on biomedical engineering
  • BandParticipated since 4th grade, no special awards
  • TheatreStarted last year, received two big roles, performed at state-wide theatre award
  • Soccer Team ManagerVarsity manager for one year
Awards & Honors
  • Honor Roll
  • Special Per Quarter Award

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Discussed late diagnosis of ADHD and its impact on grades during freshman and sophomore years, how treatment helped improve performance in junior and senior years.

Letters of Recommendation
  • Guidance Counselor

    Very nice, but not often in contact, fair 7.5/10

  • Latin/Greek Teacher

    Had her for 10th grade and currently, shows academic improvement, 8.25/10

  • Physics Teacher

    Did fairly well in class, decent relationship, nothing special, 7/10

College Decisions

Accepted (8)

University of ConnecticutUniversity of Rhode IslandQuinnipiac UniversitySaint Joseph's UniversityColby Sawyer CollegePennsylvania State University, University ParkCentral Connecticut State UniversitySouthern Connecticut State University

Rejected (1)

Connecticut College

Profile Tags

LeadershipSocial Media ManagerCommunity ServiceVolunteeringVarsity SportsTheaterPeer MentorCampaigner
Profile Ratings
32
Overall Score
Academic2.5
Extracurricular4.5
Awards2.0
Quick Stats
CategoryCommunity Service
Year2020
MajorGenetics
GPA2.8 (UW)
SAT1100
Acceptances8
Rejections1