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ChemistClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem
Chemistry, Mathematics Applicant
Male · White · MI · Average to small public school
🏷️ Double legacy to University of Chicago
Income: 100k-200k
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1550
AP Courses
11
Honors
9
AP Exams Taken
AP Chemistry (5)AP US History (5)AP Macroeconomics (5)AP Microeconomics (5)AP Language (5)AP Biology (5)
Extracurricular Activities
- Chemistry personal studyingRead through multiple chemistry textbooks, met with a PhD chemist weekly to discuss research in chemistry, prepared for USNCO and other chemistry competitions
- Quiz bowl36-0 league record since freshman year, wrote questions for team practices, recruited four new members to the team, qualified for nationals in 2020 and 2021, competed at nationals in 2022
- PianoPlayed piano for 11 years, learned works like Peer Hunt Suite and Pictures at an Exhibition, played with school band and full orchestra, performed at professional orchestral hall with band
- HockeyPlayed hockey for 8 years, competed at state JV competition, local adult hockey league champions
- Work experienceSigned customers up for customer awards program, restocked cooler and snack area, helped customers with purchases and gave advice for customer issues
- Full orchestraSecond chair trombone, played Christmas music for middle schoolers, performed at orchestral hall
- BaseballPrepared field before senior league games and practices, helped coaches with practices and evaluations, subbed in for missing players
- Jazz pianistFilled in for pianist who quit in 9th grade, played at school concerts
- National Honor SocietyTutored a student in mathematics for an hour every week, helped at community events (little leagues tryouts and senior honors night)
- Boy ScoutsRank of tenderfoot, attended troop camp outs, helped package food for troop food drives
Awards & Honors
- ★USNCO national finalist
- ★Autumn Chemistry Olympiad Tournament bronze tier honors
- ★State NAQT quiz bowl finalist - 5th place in state
- ★Solo and ensemble piano solos: 1st division (state qualification) and two 2nd divisions
- ★AP scholar with distinction
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Expanded identity as a chemistry major, related to interests
University of Chicago uncommon essay — Supplemental
Well written, revealed interest in music, strong metaphor
why University of Chicago — Supplemental
Well written, different angle, editing lost some quality
introduction video — Supplemental
Decently put together, made strong connections, personal
Letters of Recommendation
AP Lang teacher
Connected well, strong but not outstanding letter
AP Biology teacher
Connected and had classes together for many years, anticipated to be quite good
Chem PhD tutor
Knows about me as a chemist, expected to be very good
College Decisions
Accepted (1)
University of Chicago
Profile Tags
ResearchScience FairQuiz BowlAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)LeadershipClubMusic PerformanceVolunteeringCommunity Service