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HistorianClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+other
Economics Applicant
Male · Asian · Pennsylvania · High school large public
Income: Upper middle class
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4.08 (UW)
SAT
1580
Class Rank
12/1017
AP Courses
9
AP Exams Taken
AP PsychologyAP Human GeographyAP US HistoryAP World HistoryAP Calculus ABAP English LanguageAP MacroeconomicsAP Microeconomics
Extracurricular Activities
- Writer on QuoraWell-researched pieces about Roman history starting in 7th grade; became most viewed history writer; 20 million views, 1k+ answers, 10k followers
- Started a YouTube channelResearch, produce, & edit history videos biweekly; published 35 videos; attract 2.4k subscribers & 160k views
- Jazz band pianistAttend several months of rehearsals; lead rehearsal rhythm section; perform at jazz competitions & festivals; won solo awards & scholarships for piano
- Independent researchResearch & write scholarly papers; produced one paper on homosexuality in ancient Greece and Rome & another on Miles Davis's misogyny
- Classical pianistStudied for 12 years; perform twice a year in recital; earned ABRSM piano performance Grade 8 certificate; won medals in several competitions
- President of school's Chinese Cultural ClubOrganized a Pan-Asian Cultural Celebration with other cultural clubs; created a Chinese dance performance group; organized fundraisers for charities
- Officer of school's Model UN ClubOrganized virtual and in-person MUN conferences; led meetings; taught members debating skills; organized summer boot camp for new MUN students
- Volunteer teacher at local Chinese schoolTaught SAT and writing classes; made course plans; received good feedback from students/parents; earned the President's Volunteer Award for 100+ hours
- Private tutorTutored writing and SAT; raised a student's SAT score from 1250 to 1400 and helped students improve writing skills
- Worked at Taco Bell
- Trained in MMATrained for 9 years, earned Brown University belt
- Attended selective high school journalism workshop at the InquirerWorked in offices with editors and journalists, published articles
- Student government cabinet member
- Volunteer for local political campaignKnocked hundreds of doors and made videos/managed social media for campaigns
Awards & Honors
- ★National Merit Semifinalist
- ★Superior Writing award from National Council for Teachers of English
- ★Description: 2021
- ★$1000 scholarship from Philadelphia Inquirer
- ★Description: For student journalism
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Wrote about Quora and YouTube channel; theme of love for history and sharing stories through the internet; received positive feedback
Interview Experiences
- University of Pennsylvania
- Performance/Outcome: Positive interaction, discussed music and books
Letters of Recommendation
Counselor
Good connection, talked frequently
Junior Year English Teacher
Best connection among teachers
Junior Year History Teacher
Best connection among teachers
Piano Teacher
Senior Editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer
College Decisions
Accepted (1)
University of Pennsylvania