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Political ScientistClass of 20213.8+otherart/hum

Political Science Applicant

Male · Hispanic · Caribbean · Small Private School, non-feeder

🏷️ Geographic

Income: Less than 100k

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.85 (UW)
AP Courses
5
Honors
12
Extracurricular Activities
  • United Nations ClubDirective Member, 12th Grade, club from 10th to 12th Grade, 40 hours/month
  • Debate ClubFounding Member, 11th to 12th Grade, 6-14 hours/month
  • National Honor SocietyClub Directive Member, 12th Grade, member from 9th to 12th Grade, 10 hours/month
  • Head Volunteer for Cancer Foundation at Local Children's Hospital4 years, 8 hours/month
  • Drama ClubDirective Member, 11th-12th Grade, Cast, 9th-10th Grade, varies from 4 hours/month to 20+ hours closer to the musical
  • French Class2 years, 9th-10th Grade, 4 hours/week
  • International Healthcare Access MovementCommunity Service from 10th to 12th Grade, 4 hours/month
  • Writing6+ years, in the middle of writing a novel, 3 hours/week
Awards & Honors
  • National Honor Society Member
  • Description: Member from 9th to 12th Grade
  • Recipient of Full Scholarship for Academic Excellence
  • 1st Place: United Nations Virtual Model Debate (Gender Equality)
  • Gold Honor Roll
  • Description: 11th and 12th Grade
  • Silver Honor Roll
  • Description: 9th and 10th Grade
  • 1st Place: Students' United Nations Congress Debate (Central African CW)

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Wrote about experiences as an international traveler, political activism, and volunteering.

Interview Experiences
  • Harvard University
  • Performance/Outcome: Good interview, friendly interaction
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Performance/Outcome: Decently okay interview, initially thought it went terrible
  • Georgetown University
  • Performance/Outcome: Friendly and honest interaction, managed to answer all questions
Letters of Recommendation
  • AP Human Geography Teacher

    Good relationship, eager to write a letter, rated 9.5/10 to 10/10

  • AP Comparative Government Teacher

    Good relationship, eager to write a letter, rated 9.5/10 to 10/10

  • AP Spanish Literature Teacher

    Good relationship, eager to write a letter, rated 9.5/10 to 10/10

College Decisions

Accepted (4)

George Washington UniversityBoston UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaWilliam and Mary

Waitlisted (3)

Georgetown UniversityAmerican UniversityTufts University

Rejected (3)

Harvard UniversityColumbia UniversityBrown University

Profile Tags

ResearchDebateModel UNHonor SocietyAdvanced CourseworkLeadershipClubCommunity ServiceVolunteering
Profile Ratings
64
Overall Score
Academic7.5
Extracurricular6.5
Awards5.0
Quick Stats
CategoryPolitical Scientist
Year2021
MajorPolitical Science
GPA3.85 (UW)
Acceptances4
Rejections3