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Political ScientistClass of 2017

Political Science Applicant

Male · Asian (Filipino) · California · Large public school in affluent area

🏷️ First-generation American

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.88 (UW)
SAT
1460
AP Courses
9

AP Exams Taken

European HistoryChemistryBiologyUS HistoryLanguageCalculus BCEnvironmental ScienceStatisticsUS Government/PoliticsLiterature
Extracurricular Activities
  • Congressional Intern
  • Wildlife Conservancy Cleanup/Volunteer Leader
  • Vice President Ecological Restoration Club
  • Track Athlete
Awards & Honors
  • TEAL CARES Community Service Award
  • Principal's List/Honor Roll
  • Student of the Year AP Biology
  • Outstanding Journalistic Achievement in Editorials

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

The essay discussed coming from an immigrant family and growing up in a rural, Republican area, embracing conservatism, and challenging stereotypes about immigrants in liberal California.

Interview Experiences
  • Duke University
  • Performance/Outcome
Letters of Recommendation
College Decisions

Accepted (1)

Duke University

Profile Tags

ResearchLeadershipVice PresidentClubCommunity ServiceVarsity SportsPublic SpeakingWriting & Publications
Profile Ratings
72
Overall Score
Academic8.5
Extracurricular7.5
Awards4.0
Quick Stats
CategoryPolitical Scientist
Year2017
MajorPolitical Science
GPA3.88 (UW)
SAT1460
Acceptances1