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EnvironmentalistClass of 20233.8+1500+/34+stem

Environmental Science, Computer Science Applicant

Female ยท Hispanic ยท Large city in the U.S. ยท Homeschooled

๐Ÿท๏ธ URM

Income: Like 100k

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1560
AP Courses
14
Honors
16

AP Exams Taken

Art History - 5Biology - 5Calculus AB - 5Environmental Science - 5World History - 5Macro - 5Micro - 5Psychology - 4Chemistry - 4Physics 1 - 4English Lit - 4
Extracurricular Activities
  • Instrument
  • Internship opportunity for a local musical organization
  • Social media specialist/newsletter editor for Boston-based organization
  • Secretary for 200+ members music organizationSelected as panelist for a couple of events
  • Student President of local chess club
  • Executive Producer and Graphic Designer for school's TV showCo-founded, released monthly episodes
  • Lead Designer for school newsletter
  • Student President of school's religious club
  • Instrument Fellow for organizationInvited to selective event
  • Director of branch of a musical non-profit
Awards & Honors
  • โ˜…International Instrument Competition Winner
  • โ˜…National Latin Exam Gold Medalist (3x)
  • โ˜…Special music project for instrument
  • โ˜…Scholarship Semifinalist
  • โ˜…Description: Think Amazon, Coca-Cola, Gates, Dell, etc.
  • โ˜…Volunteering Award

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Focused on writing connected to personal experiences and love for studying the environment

Interview Experiences
  • Princeton University
  • Performance/Outcome: Went really well, shared common interests
  • Dartmouth College
  • Performance/Outcome: Went really well, got super interested in Dartmouth
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Performance/Outcome: Good interview, nice conversation
  • Yale University
  • Performance/Outcome: Did not go well, standard question format
Letters of Recommendation
  • English Teacher

    Developed a good connection, able to attest to analytical writing skills

  • Math Teacher

    Attended office hours, demonstrated desire to succeed

  • Private Instrumental Teacher

    Worked closely together for many years

College Decisions

Accepted (11)

Cornell UniversityStanford UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaWellesley CollegeAmherst CollegeBoston UniversitySmith CollegeBoston CollegeMount Holyoke CollegeUniversity of Massachusetts, AmherstStony Brook University

Waitlisted (5)

Oberlin CollegeNortheastern UniversityWilliams CollegeDartmouth CollegeColumbia University

Rejected (7)

Northwestern UniversitySwarthmore CollegeHarvard UniversityYale UniversityPrinceton UniversityBrown UniversityBarnard College

Profile Tags

ResearchLeadershipPresidentClubMusic PerformanceVolunteeringCommunity ServiceAcademic CompetitionCreative Writing
Profile Ratings
87
Overall Score
Academic9.2
Extracurricular8.5
Awards8.0
Quick Stats
CategoryEnvironmentalist
Year2023
MajorEnvironmental Science, Computer Science
GPA4 (UW)
SAT1560
Acceptances11
Rejections7