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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