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EconomistClass of 20203.8+1500+/34+socsci

Economics Applicant

Female · Black/African-American · Maryland · Public with Program

🏷️ URM, legacy for Spelman College

Income: $150k+

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.98 (UW)
SAT
1510
AP Courses
11

AP Exams Taken

U.S. Government (5)Biology (5)Calculus AB (5)World History (3)Language (5)
Extracurricular Activities
  • Statewide leadership for a government club
  • Worked on a campaign in the summer of 2019
  • Executive on the yearbook senior year
  • Co-chair of a committee for a non-profit providing start-up funds
  • Co-founder of an environmental club
  • Member of DECA
  • Varsity basketball player
  • Varsity volleyball player
  • Staff-writer on a publication
  • Guitar player
Awards & Honors
  • 1st Place in a DECA state event in 2019
  • 1st Place in a DECA regional event in 2019
  • Statewide award in the government club for debate performance
  • Math Student of the Month
  • Statewide honor related to government

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Family reunion experience leading to reflections on African-American history

Interview Experiences
  • Duke University
  • Performance/Outcome: Interviewer perceived a disadvantaged background, enjoyed conversation
  • Yale University
  • Performance/Outcome: Fun and engaging questions, supportive interviewer
  • Princeton University
  • Performance/Outcome: Challenging experience, felt pressured to impress
  • University of Maryland, College Park (scholarship)
  • Performance/Outcome: Relaxed discussion about research interests
  • University of Maryland, Baltimore County (scholarship)
  • Performance/Outcome: Similar to University of Maryland, College Park, positive interaction
  • University of Chicago
  • Performance/Outcome: Quirky video interview
  • Brown University
  • Performance/Outcome: Showcased diverse interests in video interview
Letters of Recommendation
  • English Teacher (Grade 11)

    One of her best writers, collaborative student

  • Chemistry Teacher (Grade 10)

    Good at chemistry, dedicated to environmental initiatives

  • English Teacher (Grade 9)

    Positive growth observed, offered to write an additional letter

College Decisions

Accepted (12)

Spelman CollegeUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore CountyUniversity of Maryland, College ParkUniversity of ChicagoNortheastern UniversityFordham UniversityVanderbilt UniversityWashington University in St. LouisWilliams CollegeBrown UniversityYale UniversityDuke University

Rejected (1)

Princeton University

Profile Tags

ResearchLeadershipClubEnvironmental ClubVarsity SportsCreative WritingPublic SpeakingDebateAcademic CompetitionHonor Society
Profile Ratings
78
Overall Score
Academic9.2
Extracurricular7.5
Awards6.5
Quick Stats
CategoryEconomist
Year2020
MajorEconomics
GPA3.98 (UW)
SAT1510
Acceptances12
Rejections1