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MathematicianClass of 20213.8+1500+/34+stem

Economics, Mathematics Applicant

Male ยท Puerto Rican/White ยท Florida ยท Private on a merit scholarship

๐Ÿท๏ธ URM in STEM, low income, parent went to Yale Law

Income: Low (pell eligible) but educated parents

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.99 (UW)
SAT
1580
Class Rank
1/155
AP Courses
15
IB Courses
1
Honors
2

AP Exams Taken

AB CalculusBC CalculusPhysics C MechanicsPhysics C Electricity and MagnetismArt HistoryUS HistoryLanguageEuro HistoryChemistry
Extracurricular Activities
  • Cofounder of charitable initiative during COVIDDonated and sold homemade hand sanitizer to the community, helped reopen struggling restaurants and school, made state-level news
  • VP of nonprofitGave out computers and tech to the needy and elderly, received media coverage
  • Attended MathPath and CanadaUSA MathCampParticipated on a MAO scholarship
  • School Peer Tutor in Math, Science, and EnglishOver 200 verified community service hours
  • Varsity Tennis
  • Minority Students Alliance co-head
  • Volunteer tutor for gifted young children through Cambridge Math Circle
  • Paid tutor through Cambridge Math Circle
  • Mu Alpha ThetaWon numerous state-level awards and recognition
  • Elder CareTook care of grandparents and other elderly individuals
Awards & Honors
  • โ˜…Early Cum Laude
  • โ˜…National Merit Finalist
  • โ˜…National Hispanic Scholar
  • โ˜…Distinguished Scholarship Recipient
  • โ˜…Mu Alpha Theta Scholarship Recipient
  • โ˜…Presidential Scholar Nominee
  • โ˜…Description: Mentioned in a letter of recommendation for winning school-level awards in AP Chemistry and AP English Language

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Discussed a tumultuous cross-country move and its impact on life, connected to interest in maps and geography

Harvard University โ€” Supplemental

Wrote about grandfather's influence and cultural legacy

Princeton University โ€” Supplemental

Wrote about a difficult conversation regarding a friend's bullying, community service, and grandfather

Yale University โ€” Supplemental

Good application showcasing passions

Massachusetts Institute of Technology โ€” Supplemental

Repetitive and unmemorable

Interview Experiences
  • Harvard Alum
  • Performance/Outcome: 8.5/10, strong connection and positive interaction
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alum
  • Performance/Outcome: 7/10, described as intense but fun
  • Princeton: Did not interview
  • Yale: Did not interview
Letters of Recommendation
  • Chemistry Teacher

    10+/10, well-known in the college world, praised as the best student taught

  • APUSH Teacher

    10/10, recognized for writing skills and comedic timing

  • Counselor

    7.5-9.5/10, not much interaction but likely strong

College Decisions

Accepted (4)

Yale UniversityPrinceton UniversityAmherst CollegeUniversity of Florida

Waitlisted (2)

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyVanderbilt University

Rejected (1)

Harvard University

Profile Tags

ResearchMath CompetitionHonor SocietyAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)LeadershipClubCommunity ServiceVarsity SportsVolunteeringTutoringNonprofitEntrepreneurship
Profile Ratings
87
Overall Score
Academic9.8
Extracurricular8.5
Awards7.5
Quick Stats
CategoryMathematician
Year2021
MajorEconomics, Mathematics
GPA3.99 (UW)
SAT1580
Acceptances4
Rejections1