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Political ScientistClass of 20233.8+1500+/34+socsci
Poli Sci, Environmental Science/Policy, Sustainable/Intl Development, Urban Studies Applicant
Female · White, Ashkenazi Jewish · NYC suburbs · Small public
🏷️ Columbia legacy
Income: upper middle class
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4.14 (UW)
ACT
34
AP Courses
10
AP Exams Taken
AP Environmental Science (5)APUSH (5)AP Language & Composition (5)AP World (4)AP Chemistry (3)
Extracurricular Activities
- Student CongressStudent Body Secretary, Representative, Co-chair of the Building & Grounds Committee.
- Student Representative to Board of EducationElected by the student body to represent students at meetings and serve on committees.
- Model UNPresident, led meetings, planned events, and helped re-establish the club.
- Youth Advisory CouncilSelected to craft a legislative proposal combatting plastic waste.
- Remote Intern at Political Consulting FirmWrote copy for digital ads, conducted research, and co-led a voter pre-registration project.
- Restaurant WorkBussed tables and worked as a cashier during summers.
- School MusicalsPlayed minor and major roles in school productions.
- Activism Student OrganizationSecretary, planned events to raise awareness against sexual assault and environmental issues.
- Campaign Volunteer/InternCanvassed, phone banked, and assisted in organizing campaign rallies.
- Varsity Field HockeyParticipated due to school size limitations.
Awards & Honors
- ★School Book Award
- ★Public Speaking Contest
- ★Description: Won for region in NYS.
- ★National Honor Society
- ★National Merit Commendation
- ★AP Scholar With Distinction
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Wrote about a neurological disorder and its impact on life experiences, focusing on kindness and acceptance.
Interview Experiences
- Tufts University
- Performance/Outcome: Solid.
- Northwestern University
- Performance/Outcome: Positive connection with interviewer.
- Columbia University
- Performance/Outcome: Very positive, received compliments from interviewer.
Letters of Recommendation
APUSH Teacher and Model UN Advisor
9/10, good relationship.
Calculus Teacher
7.5/10, known for writing good letters.
Activism Organization Advisor
10/10, strong relationship and good anecdotes.
High School Principal
9/10, worked together on various projects.
College Decisions
Accepted (8)
Binghamton UniversityUniversity of PittsburghUniversity of Minnesota Twin CitiesUniversity of VermontAmerican UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityMcGill UniversityTulane University
Waitlisted (3)
Tufts UniversityWellesley CollegeColumbia University
Rejected (7)
Northeastern UniversityNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of ChicagoHarvard UniversityYale UniversityStanford UniversityBrown University
Profile Tags
ResearchDebateModel UNHonor SocietyAdvanced CourseworkLeadershipSecretaryClubActivismCommunity ServiceVarsity SportsInternshipJob Experience