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Student LeaderClass of 20223.6+1400+/31+art/hum

Philosophy Applicant

Male · White · USA · Medium-sized Public School

🏷️ LGBTQ, immigrant, Palestinian

Income: ~35k

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.72 (UW)
ACT
31
Class Rank
190/450
AP Courses
7
Honors
19

AP Exams Taken

AP Bio (4)AP Calc AB (5)AP Lang (3)APUSH (3)AP Gov (3)
Extracurricular Activities
  • ReadingContributed to forums online, created a book club with friends.
  • Self-taught pianoProficient in playing Claire de Lune.
  • Science Olympiad treasurerEarned 8 medals.
  • Class president/Class representativeLed class activities and representation.
  • Debate ClubParticipated in debates and discussions.
  • Math Honors SocietyTutor and volunteer.
  • Spanish Honors SocietyTutor and volunteer.
  • Beta ClubEngaged in community service and leadership.
  • Assistant administrator for family businessManaged responsibilities during family issues.
  • Varsity FootballCompeted in high school football.
  • Job as cashier, food runner, and busboyWorked multiple roles at a local restaurant.
Awards & Honors
  • AP Scholar with Distinction
  • Description: Recognized for outstanding performance in AP courses.
  • A/B Honor Roll
  • Description: Achieved consistent academic excellence.
  • Science Olympiad medals
  • Description: Earned multiple awards in Science Olympiad competitions.
  • Debate Club awards
  • Description: Received recognition for participation and achievements in debate.

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Wrote about the significance of hippos and a personal traumatic experience, highlighting personal growth.

Interview Experiences
  • Columbia University
  • Performance/Outcome: Not a good experience; interviewer was unengaged and did not provide a conversational atmosphere.
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Performance/Outcome: Excellent experience; felt a strong connection with the interviewer who was supportive and encouraging.
Letters of Recommendation
  • AP Bio teacher

    Currently a teaching assistant for this teacher, believed to be a strong recommendation.

  • Math teacher

    Had a positive relationship, but unsure of the quality due to the number of recommendations written.

College Decisions

Accepted (1)

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Rejected (13)

Columbia UniversityUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel HillUniversity of ChicagoJohns Hopkins UniversityUniversity of VirginiaBoston UniversityVanderbilt UniversityNew York UniversityDartmouth CollegeDuke UniversityHarvard UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaYale University

Profile Tags

ResearchDebateLeadershipPresidentClubScience OlympiadAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)Varsity SportsJob Experience
Profile Ratings
53
Overall Score
Academic6.8
Extracurricular5.5
Awards3.5
Quick Stats
CategoryStudent Leader
Year2022
MajorPhilosophy
GPA3.72 (UW)
ACT31
Acceptances1
Rejections13