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EnvironmentalistClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem
Biochemistry Applicant
Female · Asian · Major city in the mid-west · 2 years Public Magnet, 2 years Regular Public
Income: Greater than 150,000
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1530
AP Courses
10
AP Exams Taken
AP ChemistryAP US HistoryAP BiologyAP StatisticsAP Language
Extracurricular Activities
- Founder of School's Sustainability ClubRecycled, organized Earth Jam, fundraised for local non-profits, wrote a newspaper column about environmental racism.
- Co-Founder of School's MSAFundraised for international non-profits, established a school prayer room, competed in MIST, organized community events.
- Environmental Science Research at Local UniversityEngaged in research, developed interest in environmental science, received a recommendation letter from research mentor.
- Volunteer for Local Refugee Resettlement AgencyAssisted with translations for refugees, enjoyed the experience.
- Model UNParticipated for one year, found it to be a negative experience.
- Track & FieldCompeted in 9th and 10th grade, received local awards, had to quit due to injury.
Awards & Honors
- ★AP Scholar with Distinction
- ★National Merit Semi-Finalist
- ★Local Scholarship
- ★Description: One thousand dollars.
- ★High School Women in STEM Scholarship
- ★Description: One thousand dollars.
- ★Local Environmental Art Contest Finalist
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Personal, emotional, themes of family, perseverance, and care for others.
Letters of Recommendation
Bio Teacher
Solid recommendation, highlighted curiosity and participation.
Stat Teacher
Solid recommendation, quality unknown.
Research Mentor
Overly confident in abilities, provided a strong recommendation.
College Decisions
Accepted (14)
Yale UniversityColumbia UniversityStanford UniversityDuke UniversityEmory UniversityCornell UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaBoston UniversityTufts UniversityBoston CollegeRice UniversityWilliams CollegeUniversity of PittsburghRutgers University
Waitlisted (3)
Northwestern UniversityVanderbilt UniversityCase Western Reserve University
Rejected (3)
University of Southern CaliforniaHarvard UniversityBarnard College
Profile Tags
ResearchEnvironmental ClubLeadershipFounderClubVolunteeringCommunity ServiceVarsity SportsAcademic CompetitionMath CompetitionScience OlympiadWriting & PublicationsCreative Writing