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EntrepreneurClass of 20213.8+1500+/34+bus/fin

Business Applicant

Female · Asian · United States, Northeast · Medium-sized competitive public school

🏷️ Considered photoshopping onto a rowing picture for recruitment

Income: 150K+ (But still needed/applied for financial aid)

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4.03 (UW)
SAT
1560
AP Courses
6
Honors
3

AP Exams Taken

AP BioAPUSHAP Chem
Extracurricular Activities
  • Founder of an international student mental health organizationOur work was recognized by several well-known activists and the national organization for our cause.
  • Supervisor at a volunteer-run cafeAnother kinda business-related EC?
  • Market research intern for a mental health startupThis startup has connections to St. Anford. I was one of the only high school interns.
  • Communications/Marketing intern at local church
  • New Student Mentor/Social Media ManagerBecame a recruiter for other tour guides and organized a separate info session for new students.
Awards & Honors
  • National Merit Finalist
  • Description: Earned full score on PSAT.
  • Honor Roll
  • NHS
  • Local awards/scholarships based on standardized testing
  • Description: Nothing super special.

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Wrote about a mental health issue struggled with since 6th grade. Received positive feedback from peers and counselor.

Interview Experiences
  • Brandeis University
  • Performance/Outcome: 8/10. Interview with a current student, relaxed atmosphere.
  • Cornell University
  • Performance/Outcome: Non-Evaluative. Awkward interview with an alumni who couldn't answer questions.
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Performance/Outcome: 6.5/10. Started poorly but improved as the interview progressed.
Letters of Recommendation
  • Chemistry Teacher

    6.5/10. Regular student-teacher relationship, slightly above average.

  • APUSH Teacher

    6/10. Regular student-teacher relationship, good but generic recommendation.

  • Counselor

    ???/10. Limited interaction, not the best relationship.

  • Communications Internship Supervisor

    7/10. Positive recommendation reaffirming interest in business.

College Decisions

Accepted (10)

University of North Carolina, Chapel HillWashington University in St. LouisCarnegie Mellon UniversityUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborUniversity of Massachusetts, AmherstNortheastern UniversityBoston UniversityBrandeis UniversityBentley University

Waitlisted (2)

New York UniversityBoston College

Rejected (2)

University of PennsylvaniaCornell University

Profile Tags

ResearchLeadershipClubVolunteeringCommunity ServiceMental Health AdvocacySocial Media ManagerCreative WritingPersonal Projects
Profile Ratings
78
Overall Score
Academic9.2
Extracurricular8.5
Awards5.5
Quick Stats
CategoryEntrepreneur
Year2021
MajorBusiness
GPA4.03 (UW)
SAT1560
Acceptances10
Rejections2