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Political ScientistClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+socsci
Political Science Applicant
Female · Afghan · SoCal · Medium-sized majority-minority public school located in low-mid income area
🏷️ Parents are immigrants, 2nd-gen legacy at University of Southern California
Income: 250k+
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1540
AP Courses
13
Honors
6
AP Exams Taken
AP Human GeographyAP World HistoryAP SeminarAP United States HistoryAP Calculus ABAP BiologyAP English Language and Composition
Extracurricular Activities
- Cross Country4 years varsity, co-captain (11+12)
- Track and Field3 years varsity (9-11)
- Nature ClubCo-founder and Vice President (11+12)
- Charity FoundationHelped keep track of expenses and write the quarterly newsletter for Afghan students (9-12)
- Novel DraftingHelped draft/edit my grandmother's novel (10-12)
- National Honor SocietyMember (10-12), Community Service commissioner (12)
- Nature CampVolunteered as a counselor for 3 weeks summer before senior year
- Women's League and JSAVice president (12) and consistent member of several other clubs
- California Girl's State2021 Representative
- Community ServiceTotal of 200+ hours helping in my school's Nature Center and local food banks and conservation areas
Awards & Honors
- ★Principal's Honor Roll
- ★Description: Fall 9th-Spring 11th
- ★National Merit Semi Finalist
- ★Community Service Award
- ★Description: For my school district
- ★AP Scholar with Distinction
- ★Top Scholar Athlete
- ★Description: On my track and cross country teams (10-12)
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Wrote about playing poker with family, how it grew confidence and inspired taking chances. Rated 8.5/10
Interview Experiences
- Tufts University
- Performance/Outcome: Went well, rated 9/10
Letters of Recommendation
AP Language/Research Teacher
Knew her pretty well, rated 8/10
Counselor
Not a super close relationship, rated 8/10
College Decisions
Accepted (13)
California Polytechnic State University, HumboldtSan Diego State UniversityCalifornia State University, Long BeachUniversity of California, RiversideUniversity of California, Santa CruzCalifornia Polytechnic State UniversityUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of California, IrvineUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraUniversity of California, BerkeleyTufts University
Rejected (1)
University of Southern California
Profile Tags
ResearchLeadershipCo-founderVice PresidentCommunity ServiceVarsity SportsNational Honor SocietyEnvironmental ClubAcademic CompetitionPersonal Projects