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EconomistClass of 20223.4+1300+/28+bus/fin

Economics, Computer Science Applicant

Nonbinary · Southeast Asian · MA · Small, Charter, Semi-competitive

🏷️ First gen

Income: $100k+

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4.3 (W)
SAT
1380
AP Courses
6
IB Courses
6

AP Exams Taken

Math (4)History (6)Biology (5)Economics (5)Latin (4)English (3)
Extracurricular Activities
  • YMCA Youth and Government Governor
  • Co-founded the Quizbowl club and led as a Captain
  • President of the Environmental Club
  • Secretary of the STEM Club
  • Treasurer of the Model UN Chapter
  • Class President (sophomore year)
  • Part of a local Asian-American advocacy group
  • Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Society
  • Varsity Track and Field
  • National Honor Society
Awards & Honors
  • National Latin Exam Summa Cum Laude
  • National Spanish Exam Silver Medal
  • The University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leaders Award
  • Highest History GPA
  • John and Adams Abigail Scholarship

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Discussed deep interest in K-pop and its connection to queer identity

University of Chicago — Supplemental

Discussed intricacies and themes of One Piece

University of Southern California — Supplemental

Highlighted interest in K-pop and anime

Letters of Recommendation
  • Econ Teacher

    Assigned advisor for all 4 years, strong rapport

  • Math Teacher

    Close relationship with the class, wrote for many students

  • Counselor

    Required to write for everyone, maintained communication throughout college process

College Decisions

Accepted (7)

University of Massachusetts, BostonUniversity of Massachusetts, AmherstUniversity of Massachusetts, LowellSyracuse UniversityFordham UniversityYonsei University, Sinchon CampusUniversity of Southern California

Rejected (5)

Columbia UniversityUniversity of ChicagoBoston UniversityNortheastern UniversityNew York University

Profile Tags

ResearchDebateModel UNHonor SocietyAdvanced CourseworkLeadershipPresidentClubEnvironmental ClubVarsity SportsVolunteering
Profile Ratings
65
Overall Score
Academic6.5
Extracurricular7.0
Awards5.5
Quick Stats
CategoryEconomist
Year2022
MajorEconomics, Computer Science
GPA4.3 (W)
SAT1380
Acceptances7
Rejections5