Menu
Back to all profiles
EconomistClass of 2018
Economics Applicant
Male · Asian · San Diego, CA
Income: 110-130k
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.93 (UW)
SAT
1560
AP Courses
8
AP Exams Taken
Calculus B/CAP US HistoryStatisticsEnglish LanguageMicroeconomicsMacroeconomicsEnglish LiteratureBiologyEuropean HistorySpanish Language
Extracurricular Activities
- Speech & DebateCaptain of over 20 people, 3-time State Tournament qualifier, numerous district awards, Outstanding Merit Level, Academic All-American.
- Model UNDistrict Coordinator/VP, planned events and competitions, received delegate awards.
- Young Leaders in HealthcareProject Leader/VP, created a project and presentation for a region-wide competition, achieved 4th place.
- Superintendent Advisory CouncilOne of three juniors selected district-wide, worked on implementing green energy policies.
- District Health and Wellness CommitteeWorked on updating district policy to fit new California health regulations.
- International Public Policy ForumCompeted in an international debate competition about GMOs, reached the round of 64.
- National Honor Society
- California Scholarship Federation
- Writer at a media startupPaid position, learned from a former Business Insider senior editor.
- Sunday School TeacherVolunteered for kindergartners and 1st graders, approximately 500 hours.
- Paid Tutor
- Hospital VolunteerExtension of Young Leaders in Healthcare, approximately 150 hours.
Awards & Honors
- ★National Speech and Debate Association Outstanding Merit Level
- ★National Speech and Debate Association Academic All-American
- ★International Public Policy Forum Top 64
- ★National Merit Scholar
- ★National AP Scholar
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Wrote about growing up relatively poor, moving multiple times, and how it impacted self-esteem and leadership through tailoring.
duke university — Supplemental
Discussed the FLUNCH program and connecting with professors to help families facing financial crises.
diversity/community essay — Supplemental
Wrote about job as a writer and the importance of clear communication to connect with a wider audience.
Letters of Recommendation
English Teacher/Speech & Debate Coach
Good relationship, observed transformation from introvert to leader.
English Teacher
Good relationship, discussed politics and books after class.
College Decisions
Accepted (6)
Duke UniversityCornell UniversityUniversity of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities
Rejected (4)
University of Southern CaliforniaSwarthmore CollegeHarvard UniversityUniversity of Pennsylvania
Profile Tags
ResearchDebateModel UNLeadershipCaptainClubCommunity ServiceVolunteeringWriting & PublicationsPublic SpeakingAcademic CompetitionAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)