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Political ScientistClass of 20223.0+1400+/31+art/hum

Computer Science Applicant

Non-binary, but Male on most applications ยท White ยท Upstate New York ยท Large public school

๐Ÿท๏ธ Cornell Legacy, LGBTQ

Income: $20,000-$30,000 custodial mother, unknown several hundred thousand noncustodial father

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.15 (UW)
SAT
1430
AP Courses
7
Honors
3

AP Exams Taken

AP World History (5)AP US History (5)AP Language (5)AP Comparative Government (5)AP Art History (4)AP European History (4)AP Literature (4)AP Macroeconomics (3)AP Biology (3)
Extracurricular Activities
  • Model UNPresident, fundraising, organized two conferences a year, involved in political activities
  • Debate ClubPresident, coordinated debates with local high schools
  • Political ClubVice President, hosted discussions on political issues
  • Political Book ClubCo-founder, ran a book club on Discord during COVID
  • Chess ClubCo-president, played casual chess
  • Political OrganizingVolunteered for various campaigns, including phonebanking for a presidential campaign
  • GenealogyConducted paid genealogy work
Awards & Honors
  • โ˜…National Honor Society
  • โ˜…AP Scholar with Honor
  • โ˜…Honor Roll

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Reflected on a teacher's mentorship and its impact during a tumultuous time in life

university of chicago โ€” Supplemental

Wrote about family history in Chicago and self-aware commentary on application process

university of southern california โ€” Supplemental

Wrote about aphantasia, condition affecting visualization

cornell university โ€” Supplemental

Wrote about aphantasia

reed college โ€” Supplemental

Discussed experiences in amateur political punditry

george washington university โ€” Supplemental

Addressed the condition of historic cemeteries in local area

supplemental information โ€” Supplemental

Discussed personal challenges affecting academics, including ADHD and surgery

Letters of Recommendation
  • AP World Teacher

    Good relationship, assumed positive recommendation

  • AP US History Teacher

    Good relationship, assumed positive recommendation

  • Computer Science Teacher

    Good relationship, assumed positive recommendation

College Decisions

Accepted (10)

Northeastern UniversitySanta Clara UniversityReed CollegeBinghamton UniversityRochester Institute of TechnologyUniversity of British ColumbiaUniversity of San FranciscoClark UniversityUniversity of Minnesota DuluthUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities

Rejected (10)

Cornell UniversityUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, Los AngelesClaremont McKenna CollegeGeorge Washington UniversityBoston UniversityWilliam and MaryNew York UniversityUniversity of Southern California

Profile Tags

ResearchDebateModel UNHonor SocietyAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)LeadershipPresidentVice PresidentClubPolitical OrganizingVolunteeringCommunity ServiceWriting & Publications
Profile Ratings
54
Overall Score
Academic5.8
Extracurricular6.5
Awards3.0
Quick Stats
CategoryPolitical Scientist
Year2022
MajorComputer Science
GPA3.15 (UW)
SAT1430
Acceptances10
Rejections10