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Political ScientistClass of 20213.8+1400+/31+art/hum

Political science Applicant

Female · White · South Carolina · Not competitive

Income: Upper middle class

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.7 (UW)
ACT
31
Class Rank
18/250
AP Courses
7

AP Exams Taken

AP Human GeographyAP US HistoryAP Environmental ScienceAP European History
Extracurricular Activities
  • Worked on senatorial campaign
  • Poll manager
  • Volunteered for a voting registration campaign
  • Ballroom dancer
  • Student government
  • Model UN
  • Youth 4 Abolition
  • Cross Country
  • Shift leader at ice cream store
  • Beta Club
Awards & Honors
  • Girls State
  • AP Scholar with Honor
  • Cross Country Athlete of the Week
  • Dance awards

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Explored the connection between ballroom dancing and passion for voter registration

Interview Experiences
  • Wellesley College
  • Performance/Outcome: Positive, casual conversation
Letters of Recommendation
  • English Teacher

    Strong relationship, positive recommendation

  • AP US History Teacher

    Known for providing strong recommendations, positive relationship

  • Counselor

    Limited relationship, uncertain quality

  • Boss

    Strong relationship, positive recommendation highlighting work ethic

College Decisions

Accepted (7)

George Washington UniversityAmerican UniversityFordham UniversityPace UniversityCollege of CharlestonLoyola University ChicagoUniversity of South Carolina

Waitlisted (3)

Wellesley CollegeBryn Mawr CollegeColby College

Rejected (4)

University of ChicagoNew York UniversityBarnard CollegeBoston University

Profile Tags

Political ScienceLeadershipModel UNCommunity ServiceVolunteeringVarsity SportsDance TeamStudent GovernmentYouth AdvocacyAP/IB Courses
Profile Ratings
66
Overall Score
Academic7.5
Extracurricular6.8
Awards5.5
Quick Stats
CategoryPolitical Scientist
Year2021
MajorPolitical science
GPA3.7 (UW)
ACT31
Acceptances7
Rejections4