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WriterClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+art/hum

English, Religion Applicant

Female · South Asian · Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, Pennsylvania) · Basic, Public HS with 6000 kids

🏷️ My Mom went to Rutgers, but that's it

Income: 180-200k - DID NEED FINANCIAL AID

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
94.6 (W)
SAT
1540
AP Courses
4

AP Exams Taken

AP WorldAP LangAPUSHAP Macro
Extracurricular Activities
  • Religious Tutoring ProgramCreated a tutoring program with the local mosque engaging over twenty-five students and fifteen high school tutors.
  • Religious VolunteerLed multiple youth programs (Girls Basketball, Babysitting Services, Talent Show, Game Nights) throughout the years.
  • Board Member of School Religious ClubOrganized religious activities for the club, specializing in increasing involvement from women.
  • CashierTrained other cashiers, made energetic storewide announcements, and aided customers in providing a positive store experience.
  • School AnthologyWriter for a published book through the school, engaging in the writing, editing, and publishing process.
  • Section EditorReviewed over fifteen pieces, wrote my own pieces, started a culture podcast, and mentored five section writers for the school newspaper.
  • Girl ScoutsOrganized and participated in community service events (American Red Cross Blood Drive, food pantries, food packaging vans, refugee meet-ups).
  • BabysitterTook care of my two younger siblings (picked them up after school, helped with their homework, made them lunch and dinner, cleaned house).
  • Campaign Intern for Local CampaignLead virtual phone banks of up to forty participants, while virtually canvassing myself. Organized and planned canvassing routes for other members.
  • ReadingI like to read and journal about it. It's therapeutic.
Awards & Honors
  • National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
  • AP Scholar Award
  • Interstate First Place in Essay Competition (Religious)
  • Local Youth Award

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

The main gist was on my addiction to social media, and how I was the fakest person I knew. But eventually, I learned how to be real. And I'm still learning.

Interview Experiences
  • Ivy League School
  • Performance/Outcome: I enjoyed it. We talked about our love for Marvel, our desire to have philosophical conversations at 3:00 am, and Turkey (the country, not the food).
Letters of Recommendation
  • Counselor

    We had talked a few times, but nothing substantial to our relationship.

  • English Teacher

    I met this guy in tutoring freshman year. We knew each other, but just barely. Had him as a teacher for sophomore and junior year. We've had deep conversations, he's put up with my antics, and now he's my advisor for my Independent Study. He's like the cool old uncle.

  • APUSH Teacher

    I met this guy in freshman year and he disliked me. I had gone to him for tutoring for AP World and he called me out. He remembered that when I entered his class junior year for APUSH. Our relationship grew, and now we respect each other. I grew to love history even more under him. He asked to write my LOR.

College Decisions

Accepted (2)

Princeton UniversityRutgers University

Profile Tags

ResearchLeadershipClubCommunity ServiceVolunteeringWriting & PublicationsCreative WritingPersonal Projects
Profile Ratings
77
Overall Score
Academic8.5
Extracurricular7.5
Awards7.0
Quick Stats
CategoryWriter
Year2022
MajorEnglish, Religion
GPA94.6 (W)
SAT1540
Acceptances2