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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