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EngineerClass of 20213.8+1500+/34+stem
Chemical Engineering, Statistics Applicant
Female · Nigerian-American · Maryland · Small, rural boarding school
🏷️ URM, rural
Income: Upper Middle Class
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.8 (UW)
SAT
1450
AP Courses
4
Honors
5
AP Exams Taken
AP ChemistryAP Biology
Extracurricular Activities
- President of Math ClubLed the Math Club for four years, became president after most members graduated.
- Research ProgramConducted research on a pharmaceutical device with assistance from a former Chemical Engineering professor; presented findings to the school.
- Vice President of Business ClubOrganized funds and led meetings for the school store.
- Varsity Soccer CaptainMade the All-Star Team in freshman and senior years, received MVP twice and Best Offensive Player in sophomore year.
- Volunteering at VAVolunteered for over 75 hours at Veterans Affairs.
- Club SoccerPlayed club soccer from middle school until 10th grade; stopped due to COVID-19.
- Girls Connection ClubFundraised over $1000 for girls in Mali by making bracelets and notebooks.
- Student Environmental ClubParticipated in tree planting, cabin restoration, and sustainability presentations during freshman and sophomore years.
- Delaware ODPPlayed for the Delaware state soccer team.
- PianistCompeted in a piano competition and reached regionals, but the event was canceled due to COVID-19.
Awards & Honors
- ★Samuel Finley Award
- ★Description: Recognized as the most "wholesome" but academically driven student.
- ★First Honors
- ★Description: Awarded for maintaining a 96+ average in a quarter.
- ★National Honor Society
- ★Description: Served as Treasurer.
- ★Second Honors
- ★Description: Awarded for maintaining an 88+ average in a quarter.
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Wrote about love for math and chemistry, emphasizing a consistent theme throughout the application.
Letters of Recommendation
College Counselor
Strong relationship; advisor who observed personal growth throughout high school.
Math Teacher
Close relationship; frequent discussions about math and dedicated effort in class.
U.S. History Teacher
Participated actively in class; stood out among international students.
College Decisions
Accepted (3)
Johns Hopkins UniversityUniversity of DelawareDrexel University
Profile Tags
ResearchLeadershipPresidentClubVolunteeringVarsity SportsAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)National Honor SocietyCreative Writing