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HistorianClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+art/hum
History Applicant
Male · Asian · Bay Area · Chill Catholic school
Income: 100-200k
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.86 (UW)
SAT
1550
AP Courses
5
Honors
11
AP Exams Taken
AP Calculus BC (4)AP Physics (3)AP US History (5)AP World History (5)AP English Language (4)
Extracurricular Activities
- Wikipedia EditorWrote 16 pages, 1100+ edits, top 0.1% of editors, 3 million+ views on articles, tackled misinformation, photographer for local pages, specialty in history.
- Senior Editor in YearbookPolished all yearbook pages, assigned pages and deadlines, taught editing software to 70+ editors, oversaw yearbook distribution, hosted tech support hours.
- Computer Building HobbyTaught approximately 30 clients how computer hardware worked, helped them pick parts, assemble desktops, and install software.
- School STEM Publication Editor in ChiefCreated issue themes, managed and mentored approximately 30 writers, raised approximately $1,000 to get medical supplies for refugees/migrants in Tijuana.
- Managing Editor of Outside School News SectionContributed 30 articles to the paper, managed and mentored 7 writers, polished article submissions, created newspaper layouts.
- FIRST Robotics Team Scouting CaptainLed a team of 8 to gather data on teams during tournaments, created scouting spreadsheet, trained new members in the machine shop.
- Gaming Club Head of Minecraft DepartmentCreated official school Minecraft server, implemented ID verification systems, organized schoolwide Valorant tournaments.
- School Campus Ministry OrganizationRecited morning prayer to the entire school, organized and planned schoolwide prayer services, led senior retreat.
- Summer Camp and Food Bank VolunteeringCared for mentally and physically handicapped teens and young adults, packaged and distributed food to food-insecure families.
- School's Summer School/Architecture FirmTaught Algebra, created and graded tests and homework, made Kahoot games, hosted office hours, designed concept for a sustainable community center using SketchUp.
Awards & Honors
- ★California Boys State Delegate
- ★Judge for Local Writing Competition
- ★Description: Reviewed approximately 10 submissions.
- ★LinkedIn Certifications for Solidworks, Microsoft Office
- ★AP Scholar with Distinction
- ★National Merit Commended
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Discussed love for exploration and history, connection to Wikipedia contributions.
Interview Experiences
- Cornell University
- Performance/Outcome: Went well, interviewer shared personal stories.
Letters of Recommendation
Counselor
Super tight and helped me out a lot with the process.
Junior Year Honors History Teacher
Loved me, called me a terrific student.
AP Statistics Teacher
Super nice guy, would not say anything bad.
College Decisions
Accepted (1)
Cornell University
Profile Tags
ResearchLeadershipClubSTEM ClubVolunteeringCommunity ServiceVarsity SportsAcademic CompetitionWriting & Publications