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Political ScientistClass of 20233.8+1500+/34+art/hum
Public Policy Applicant
Male · Asian · Small Magnet/Public School, NJ · Public
Income: High Income
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
98 (UW)
SAT
1600
Class Rank
3/170
AP Courses
11
AP Exams Taken
AP Chemistry - 5AP U.S. History - 5AP U.S. Government - 5AP World History - 5AP English Language - 4AP Seminar - 4AP Research - 3
Extracurricular Activities
- Student Council PresidentLeading and representing the school, conducting community outreach, and planning events.
- Public Initiative Committee FounderAddressing student issues.
- Summer Internship with Local CouncilmanLed statistical analysis of City Budget, researched city/state law, crafted voting policy, and resolved constituent concerns.
- Campaign InternWorked on a congressional race, called voters, recruited volunteers, and knocked doors.
- Pianist/Piano SoloistPerformed for 11 years, including recitals and local restaurant performances.
- Varsity Tennis CaptainCoached younger players, runner-up county champs, 2nd-Team All County.
- YouTube Channel Founder & HostDiscussed politics through a bipartisan lens, with approximately 40K total views.
- Research VolunteerTranscribed and analyzed Supreme Court Justice Notes and Caribbean Slave Records.
- Volunteer at Local Food PantryCommunity service involvement.
- National Honor Society MemberCommunity service and academic excellence.
- President of SAT Prep ClubOrganized SAT preparation activities.
- National Chinese Honor Society SecretaryPromoted Chinese culture, organized events and fundraisers.
- President of Political Action ClubLed political discussions and initiatives.
Awards & Honors
- ★Associate of the Royal Schools of Music in Piano with Merit
- ★National Merit Semifinalist
- ★Principal's Nominee to the National Youth Leadership Forum for National Security/Diplomacy
- ★AP Scholar with Distinction
- ★AP Capstone Diploma
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Highlighted motivation for politics, civic engagement, and public service journey.
Interview Experiences
- Duke University
- Performance/Outcome: Above average, best interview of the cycle.
- Harvard University
- Performance/Outcome: Excellent choice, positive feedback.
Letters of Recommendation
Teacher LORs
7-9/10
Councilman
Outside recommendation, stands out.
Mentor
Outside recommendation, stands out.
College Decisions
Accepted (8)
Georgetown UniversityUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborWashington UniversityNew York UniversityBoston UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityRutgers UniversityUniversity of Alabama
Waitlisted (5)
Harvard UniversityColumbia UniversityVanderbilt UniversityNortheastern UniversityAmerican University
Rejected (6)
Princeton UniversityYale UniversityDuke UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaCornell UniversityNorthwestern University
Profile Tags
ResearchLeadershipPresidentClubCommunity ServiceVolunteeringVarsity SportsAdvanced CourseworkPolitical Action ClubNational Honor SocietyYouTube ChannelSummer InternshipCampaign InternPiano Performance