Political Science, Government Applicant
Male · Hispanic/Latino · LA County, California · Public
🏷️ First-Gen, URM, LGBTQ+
Income: $40,000-$49,000
AP Exams Taken
- Mock Trial ClubPresident of the club my junior year. Group participated in LA county mock trial competition from 9th-11th. Club wasn't able to participate in the 2020 LA County Mock Trial competition due to COVID.
- Student Academic MentorWorked with teachers and fellow academic mentors to develop a learning/tutoring/mentoring strategy for assigned mentees throughout the school year.
- Student Representative on School Site CouncilMet with fellow representatives on the school site council to develop a single plan for student achievement.
- Family Dog Rescue and FosteringMy family and I would rehabilitate rescued dogs and foster them for adoption, then coordinate adoptions through friends or family members.
- Grocery Delivery ServiceWith the help of my mother, I would safely buy and deliver groceries for elderly neighbors between March and August during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ★Honor Roll
- ★Most ValUniversity of Alabama, Birminghamle Participant Award
- ★Description: 2019 Los Angeles County Mock Trial Program
Essay Topics
I wrote about the struggles I faced during high school such as family member addiction battle, discovering my sexuality while feeling alone and scared in the world, and then learning from these struggles and helping people who are going through the same thing by speaking at group/family therapy like sessions. I believe my writing was excellent and I think it's what got me in.
I wrote about LGBTQ+ rights, something that is a passion of mine.
- Georgetown University
- Performance/Outcome: 7/10 - Interviewer seemed to really like me. I made him laugh a lot and I intrigued him with the story of my struggles. We bonded over our love for nature and hiking. Also made sure to connect how we both really want to help people and the communities around us and how goals align in that way.
HS French Teacher
9/10 - Was practically my gay mentor throughout high school. Was also really close and would always go to his class after school to joke around and chat.
AP Gov Teacher
7/10 - Only knew her for a couple of weeks when I asked her to write a recommendation letter for me. However, I was really outspoken in her class during discussions and surprised her a lot with my arguments. She loved my arguments and how I always participated. She said that she could relate to my struggles and would be happy to write a recommendation. She also once said my argument in a debate sounded like one R.B.G would make.
Mock Trial Coach / LA County Superior Court Judge
8/10 - Knew her for three years during the mock trial club program. She loved how I formed ideas and arguments during discussions for and about the various cases. I also was always able to make her laugh and I believe I formed a fond friendship with her. She offered me an internship many times.
Accepted (4)
Rejected (9)
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