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ArtistClass of 20213.8+1400+/31+art/hum

Fine Art, Studio Art, Design, Arts Management, Undecided Applicant

Female · White · Southeast USA · Public and Arts Magnet

Income: Less than 60k

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
ACT
33
Class Rank
15/380
AP Courses
5
Honors
4

AP Exams Taken

AP Calculus AB (5)AP Psychology (5)AP English Language (5)AP Biology (3)AP Studio Art 2-D (3)
Extracurricular Activities
  • Independent Art StudyPractice visual art in a multimedia sketchbook, ceramics, fiber art, photography, drawing, painting, and printmaking; manage artist website.
  • Director of Social Media for a local activist groupCreated graphics for the group, organized and ran monthly advocacy meetings, coordinated group volunteer work on political campaigns, and managed all social media platforms.
  • Varsity LacrosseCo-Captain senior year, huge time commitment throughout the year.
  • Vice President of an artist-led environmental groupParticipated in roadside trash clean-ups, planning a community garden for the school, and weeding invasive plant species at local parks.
  • Part-time job at a grocery storeWorked 12 hours a week during school and 20-30 hours during summers; promoted to shift supervisor.
  • Student CouncilParticipated in senior year.
  • National Art Honor Society
  • Summer Art ProgramsParticipated in various precollege or extracurricular art activities.
  • Community Service ActivitiesEngaged in various community service activities throughout high school.
Awards & Honors
  • AP Scholar with Distinction
  • Best in Show
  • Description: Juried student show at magnet school.
  • Honor Roll
  • National Honor Society
  • Regional Art Award

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Personal growth and overcoming body image issues, authentic but may have seemed pretentious.

Interview Experiences
  • Tufts University
  • Performance/Outcome: Went well, more of a question and answer format.
  • Washington University in St. Louis
  • Performance/Outcome: Great interview, natural conversation about art.
Letters of Recommendation
  • Art Teacher

    Strong connection, highly positive recommendation.

  • Math Teacher

    Good relationship, balanced out standardized test math sections.

  • Dual Enrollment Art History Teacher

    Sweet and supportive, received an A in her class.

College Decisions

Accepted (8)

University of Michigan, Ann ArborNew York UniversityBoston UniversityWashington University in St. LouisSchool of the Art Institute ChicagoUniversity of GeorgiaTemple UniversityDePaul University

Waitlisted (1)

Northeastern University

Rejected (4)

University of Southern CaliforniaTufts UniversityUniversity of LeedsUniversity of Oxford

Profile Tags

ResearchArtLeadershipClubCommunity ServiceVarsity SportsVolunteeringAcademic CompetitionCreative Writing
Profile Ratings
71
Overall Score
Academic8.5
Extracurricular7.5
Awards4.0
Quick Stats
CategoryArtist
Year2021
MajorFine Art, Studio Art, Design, Arts Management, Undecided
GPA4 (UW)
ACT33
Acceptances8
Rejections4