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ChemistClass of 20233.8+1500+/34+stem

Chemistry, Molecular Biology Applicant

Male · White · Indiana · Large Public school

Income: AGI around 160k

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.98 (UW)
SAT
1540
Class Rank
1/17
AP Courses
11
Honors
8

AP Exams Taken

APHugAPLitAPChemAPUSHAPLangAPBio
Extracurricular Activities
  • Science OlympiadTeam captain since freshman year, 60+ medals from invitationals/regionals/state
  • Symphony OrchestraCello Section Leader since sophomore year, 20 gold medals from festivals for solos performed
  • Academic SuperbowlScience and Math team captain since junior year, numerous 1st place finishes, qualified for state last year with highest score in the state
  • Latin ClubTreasurer last year, organized a fundraiser that raised $750 and 17 blankets for the local animal shelter
  • Science Olympiad TutorStarted a program where high school members tutor middle schoolers in their events
  • CertamenTeam captain since freshman year, 6 1st place finishes across the state
  • Soccer RefereeReferee for U10 and under games, teaches young players
  • National Honors SocietyMember, participates in service projects
  • National Latin Honors SocietyMember, similar involvement as NHS
Awards & Honors
  • National Latin Exam
  • Description: Maxima Cum Laude Medals awarded in 2021 and 2022
  • National Merit Finalist
  • Description: Semifinalist when applications were submitted
  • AP Scholar with Distinction
  • High Honor Roll
  • Description: Grades 9-12
  • NHS Member

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Focused on leadership journey in Science Olympiad, unique tie to childhood stuffed animal, rated 9/10

Interview Experiences
  • Princeton University
  • Performance/Outcome: In person, went great, impressed interviewer, 10/10
  • Dartmouth College
  • Performance/Outcome: Virtual, did not connect as well, 7/10
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Performance/Outcome: In person, similar to Princeton but not as good, 8/10
  • Harvard University
  • Performance/Outcome: Virtual, interviewer was bland, 6/10
  • Northwestern University
  • Performance/Outcome: Virtual, amazing interview, 11/10
Letters of Recommendation
  • AP Lang Teacher

    Close relationship, great and funny writer, probably 8/10

  • Science Olympiad Coach

    Helped rebuild the team after COVID, probably a 9/10

  • Freshman Year Chem Teacher

    Student aided for her, she loves him, probably 7/10

College Decisions

Accepted (2)

Purdue UniversityIndiana University Bloomington

Waitlisted (3)

Boston UniversityNew York UniversityVanderbilt University

Rejected (3)

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNorthwestern UniversityWashington University in St. Louis

Profile Tags

ResearchScience OlympiadLeadershipCaptainNational Honor SocietyAdvanced CourseworkAP/IBVolunteeringCommunity Service
Profile Ratings
77
Overall Score
Academic9.2
Extracurricular7.5
Awards6.5
Quick Stats
CategoryChemist
Year2023
MajorChemistry, Molecular Biology
GPA3.98 (UW)
SAT1540
Acceptances2
Rejections3