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Political ScientistClass of 20223.8+1300+/28+socsci

Political Science Applicant

Female · Black or African-American · Michigan, USA · Suburban Public School

🏷️ Geographic - moved from US to Nigeria to UK to Nigeria again to US my junior year

Income: Less than 30,000

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1300
Class Rank
8/240
AP Courses
4
Honors
1

AP Exams Taken

AP Computer Science Principles (3)
Extracurricular Activities
  • Student board member of national Michigan-based non-profit15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
  • Family responsibilitiesHouse chores, take care of elderly grandfather, help African parents fill out forms and important documents - 80 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
  • Volunteering at local food bank9 hours per week, 10 weeks per year
  • Wrote and published a novel at age 13 and 15 respectively7 hours per week, 16 weeks per year
  • High school and regional soccer10 hours per week, 15 weeks per year
  • Crafted and performed handwritten spoken word poetry at a conference in Nigeria with over 10,000 attendees5 hours per week, 12 weeks per year
  • Self-taught acoustic guitar and play in youth choir at church6 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
  • Cashier at Burlington11 hours per week, 30 weeks per year
  • Academic quiz bowl6 hours per week, 6 weeks per year
Awards & Honors
  • 1st Position Award (Class Rank) - 9th Grade
  • 1st Position Award (Class Rank) - 10th Grade
  • Honor Roll - 11th Grade

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Discussed moving around frequently and how living in both first and third world countries shaped perspective and values, rated 8/10.

university of pennsylvania — Supplemental

Discussed belonging to various communities and how University of Pennsylvania caters to those aspects, named Kelly Writer's House, Nigerians at Penn, and Makuu Black Cultural Center.

academic essay — Supplemental

Wrote about storytelling and the desire to study political science in preparation for law school, named first-year seminar classes and Penn Model Congress.

Interview Experiences
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Performance/Outcome: Good interview lasting around an hour, discussed Nigeria and personal experiences related to political science, overall quality 8/10.
Letters of Recommendation
  • World History Teacher

    Did not read the recommendation but had a good relationship when asked.

  • School Social Worker

    Advisor of the Leadership Club, known for one year, overall quality 8/10.

College Decisions

Accepted (4)

University of PennsylvaniaEastern Michigan UniversityOakland UniversitySaginaw Valley State University

Profile Tags

ResearchVolunteeringCommunity ServiceLeadershipClubDiversity & InclusionAcademic CompetitionCreative WritingPersonal Projects
Profile Ratings
71
Overall Score
Academic7.5
Extracurricular8.5
Awards3.0
Quick Stats
CategoryPolitical Scientist
Year2022
MajorPolitical Science
GPA4 (UW)
SAT1300
Acceptances4