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Community ServiceClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+socsci

Urban Studies, Education Applicant

Male · Black (African-American) & Asian (Indian) · Pennsylvania · Semi-Competitive Public

🏷️ Parent who is staff at University of Pennsylvania, Double Legacy at Cornell, URM, Large spike in education extracurriculars

Income: 200k +

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4.42 (W)
ACT
35
AP Courses
3

AP Exams Taken

Euro (5)Lang (5)Spanish (3)
Extracurricular Activities
  • DebateTeam Captain, NSDA National Qualifier in World Schools, emphasized coaching novices
  • Teaching AssistantTaught math, English, and Social Emotional Learning to middle schoolers from the inner-city
  • Research AssistantResearched Black Workforce trends
  • Principal's Committee on EquityWorked to make curriculum and school environment more equitable
  • Marching BandSmall leadership role, massive time commitment
  • Varsity/JV BaseballParticipated, did not start
  • Cultural Sensitivity ClubPresented on cultural sensitivity to surrounding schools
  • Summer Baseball Camp CoachTaught baseball to younger players
  • Summer Church CampWorked with children, inspired to pursue education
  • Econ CampAttended for a week
Awards & Honors
  • NSDA Nationals
  • National Honor Society
  • Description: President
  • Other Honor Societies
  • Description: President of the music honor society
  • National African American Recognition Scholar
  • AP Scholar

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Explored journey in embracing Black identity, influenced by students at enrichment program

University of Pennsylvania — Supplemental

Discussed potential impact on students through Penn's resources

other schools — Supplemental

Wrote extensively, reflecting on diverse extracurriculars

Interview Experiences
  • University of Rochester
  • Performance/Outcome: None
  • Swarthmore College
  • Performance/Outcome: None
  • Brandeis University
  • Performance/Outcome: None
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Performance/Outcome: 10/10, local interviewer, shared interests in urban studies and youth baseball coaching
Letters of Recommendation
  • AP Lang Teacher

    8/10, personal and vulnerable relationship, helped with club initiation

  • AP Euro Teacher

    8/10, speech and debate coach, reflected on leadership and work ethic

College Decisions

Accepted (1)

University of Pennsylvania

Profile Tags

ResearchDebateLeadershipPresidentClubCommunity ServiceVolunteeringVarsity SportsTeaching AssistantCultural ImmersionDiversity & InclusionAcademic Competition
Profile Ratings
75
Overall Score
Academic8.5
Extracurricular7.5
Awards6.0
Quick Stats
CategoryCommunity Service
Year2022
MajorUrban Studies, Education
GPA4.42 (W)
ACT35
Acceptances1