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UnclassifiedClass of 20213.8+1400+/31+art/hum
anthropology, Asian studies Applicant
Female · viet · CT · Public, sends around 5 kids to T20 schools
Income: middle class
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.85 (UW)
SAT
1390
Class Rank
7/600
AP Courses
9
AP Exams Taken
AP Art History (5)AP US (4)AP Enviro (3)AP Stats (4)AP Lang (4)AP Bio (tbd)AP Calc AB (tbd)AP Lit (tbd)AP Comp. Gov. (tbd)
Extracurricular Activities
- ResearchConducted independent research under an anthropology professor at a local state school. Published work in a small anthro journal, and submitted work to contests.
- Library workFundraised and petitioned for a SEA Section at my local library. Collected over 100 books written by SEA authors and established an entire section. Actually had an author do a book signing!
- Restoration internshipWorked my entire junior year as an assistant to a restoration department at a local museum.
- WritingWrote, illustrated, and self published a short children's book highlighting ancient Vietnamese history. Presented book to 5+ elementary schools and sold 150+ copies.
- DanceCofounder and VP of a SEA Dance club at my school. Taught traditional Vietnamese, Filipino, and Indonesian dances. Collaborated with professional Viet dancers and had a showcase at a local theater.
- Anthropology ClubFounder and President of my school's anthropology club. Recruited 15+ members. Held weekly meetings with speaking guests, ranging from artists, researchers, and professors.
Awards & Honors
- ★Niche essay contest award
- ★Research award related anthropology
- ★National essay contest award
- ★Regional art award
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Wrote about personal family history, drawing comparisons between nail salons and contemporary Vietnamese art. Discussed having a child at 16 and its impact on career choice.
Letters of Recommendation
Professor
Worked with the professor on research.
Art History Teacher
Freshman Year English Teacher
College Decisions
Accepted (10)
Stanford UniversityHarvard UniversityCornell UniversityBrown UniversityEmory UniversityUniversity of Southern CaliforniaDuke UniversityUniversity of Washington, SeattleUniversity of ConnecticutEastern Connecticut State University
Waitlisted (5)
Yale UniversityBoston UniversityJohns Hopkins UniversityCarnegie Mellon UniversitySyracuse University
Rejected (7)
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPrinceton UniversityColumbia UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaNorthwestern UniversityWashington University in St. LouisTufts University
Profile Tags
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