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WriterClass of 20223.8+1200+/25+art/hum
English, Philosophy, Political Science Applicant
Female · Hispanic · SoCal · Somewhat large public school
🏷️ First-Generation, Low-Income, Single Parent Household
Income: Less than 55k with a family of 3
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.98 (UW)
AP Courses
6
Honors
7
Extracurricular Activities
- CaretakerMajority of my first three years were spent taking care of a relative, emphasizing day-to-day activities such as preparing household meals, acting as a translator, and trips to the doctor.
- College-prep program4 years
- College-prep Club President2 years
- Creative Writing Club Vice President2 years
- Copyeditor for Yearbook1 year
- Taco Bell Externship1 year/summer
- College Writing Program1 year/summer
- School's Link Crew Mentorship25+ hours of volunteering; 1 year
- School Volleyball Captain70+ hours of volunteering; 2 years
Awards & Honors
- ★Questbridge National College Match Finalist
- ★Description: 12th grade
- ★Questbridge College Prep Scholar
- ★Description: 11th grade
- ★Poem in National Poetry Anthology
- ★Description: 11th grade
- ★Chosen as Senior Standout from college-prep program
- ★Description: 12th grade
- ★English Student of the Year
- ★Description: 10th grade
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
I spent around two months honing this essay, showcasing my journey as a person and student, focusing on my harsh childhood and passion for writing.
Letters of Recommendation
Counselor
9/10 - She had just replaced a counselor I was close to, but we gradually got close. She emphasized my grit to succeed.
AVID Teacher
8/10 - Emphasized my characteristics as an individual, but mentions of my extracurriculars were lackluster.
APUSH Teacher
7/10 - Knew of my writing skills and desire to improve, emphasized my academic performance.
College Decisions
Accepted (9)
San Diego StateBoston CollegeFordham UniversityWesleyan UniversityEmory UniversityUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, Los Angeles
Waitlisted (3)
Grinnell CollegeKenyon CollegeHamilton College
Rejected (10)
Columbia UniversityUniversity of ChicagoPrinceton UniversityBrown UniversityYale UniversityWilliams CollegePomona CollegeBarnard CollegeBoston UniversityUniversity of Southern California
Profile Tags
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