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WriterClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+art/hum

Comparative Literature, English Applicant

Female · Filipino · Northern New Jersey · Mid-level Competitive Public

🏷️ Non-athletic recruitment for University of Pennsylvania

Income: 100k+

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4.34 (W)
SAT
1530
AP Courses
4

AP Exams Taken

AP Biology (3)AP US Government & Politics (5)AP English Language (5)AP US History (5)
Extracurricular Activities
  • Freelance Creative WritingNot much to show from it since publications are few and no recognized awards.
  • Piano LessonsSubmitted an additional recommendation from piano teacher.
  • Magazine Staff Member & WriterWrote multiple pieces a month for two publications; worked as volunteer editor.
  • Writing WorkshopSpecial invitation to college level writing workshop.
  • Social Justice ClubClub vice president, overseer of publications, newsletter writer.
  • Environmental ClubSecretary, recycling coordinator, wrote enrichment program curriculum.
  • Independent Research ProjectSole project lead, conducted interviews, compiled research and creative writing.
  • School Literary MagazineActivity during development process due to low interest.
  • OrchestraConsistent involvement for 8+ years, volunteer instructing assistant, inducted into Tri-M Honor Society.
  • TennisConsistent involvement, promoted to varsity in 11th grade, 1st place team overall in two-county tournament.
Awards & Honors
  • National Merit Commended Scholar
  • AP Scholar with Honor
  • History Department Student of the Year
  • National Honor Society
  • Tri-M

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Wrote creatively about personal identity, passions, and experiences.

Interview Experiences
  • Yale University
  • Performance/Outcome: Positive review, discussed balance of academic and personal life.
  • Princeton University
  • Performance/Outcome: Best interview, discussed passion for major.
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Performance/Outcome: Odd conversation, only one question asked.
Letters of Recommendation
  • History Teacher

    Went out of his way to support and offered to write all recommendation letters.

  • English Teacher

    Close relationship, believes she is a good writer.

  • Guidance Counselor

    Communicated frequently throughout junior and senior year.

  • Piano Teacher

    Provided additional support and wrote a recommendation.

College Decisions

Accepted (5)

Boston CollegeVassar CollegeWesleyan UniversityBarnard CollegeUniversity of Pennsylvania

Rejected (3)

Harvard UniversityPrinceton UniversityYale University

Profile Tags

ResearchCreative WritingLeadershipClubEnvironmental ClubSocial Justice ClubAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)National Honor SocietyOrchestraTennis
Profile Ratings
71
Overall Score
Academic8.5
Extracurricular7.2
Awards5.5
Quick Stats
CategoryWriter
Year2022
MajorComparative Literature, English
GPA4.34 (W)
SAT1530
Acceptances5
Rejections3