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WriterClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+art/hum
Creative Writing Applicant
Female · Asian/Chinese · WA · Competitive public high school
Income: 250k+
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.967 (UW)
SAT
1530
AP Courses
8
IB Courses
1
AP Exams Taken
AP WorldAP ChineseAP CSAP LangAP PhysicsAPUSHAP Stats
Extracurricular Activities
- Author/bloggerSelf-published a book based on blog posts focused on mental health and personal experiences. Over 90 posts and 1300+ views.
- Speech and DebatePresident and Tournament Coordinator. Managed logistics and communications for a large club.
- PianoPlayed for 12 years, received ABRSM Grade 8 Certificate.
- As-Am magazineNon-profit magazine featuring Asian-American stories, covered by Seattle Times and NPR.
- Table tennisChampion of WA State Championship Women Singles and Junior Girls Singles in 2016, 2018, and 2019.
- Middle school debate coachVolunteered at an online middle school debate camp, graded homework and gave lectures.
- Summer campAttended a nonfiction and journalism summer camp focusing on various writing styles.
- Policy debateResearched topics and developed public speaking skills over two years.
- KumonTutored children in math and English, practiced patience and enunciation.
- MUNHosted a conference and developed a historical curriculum.
Awards & Honors
- ★AP Scholar with Distinction
- ★IB Diploma Recipient
- ★ABRSM Piano Grade 8
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Focused on finding communication through writing, discussing personal experiences and the importance of empowering others.
community essay — Supplemental
Discussed connections with debate squad members during Covid.
why major — Supplemental
Focused on advocacy work through writing for the As-Am magazine.
why school — Supplemental
Formulaic approach discussing major, classes, professors, and clubs.
Letters of Recommendation
English teacher
Had limited interactions, submitted a rec written for summer camp.
Stats teacher
Had more interactions, but only at the end of the school year.
Counselor
Did not know personally, but feedback form was submitted.
Debate coach
Strong recommendation, mentor with many conversations.
College Decisions
Accepted (6)
Fordham UniversityUniversity of California, RiversideUniversity of Washington, SeattleScripps CollegeUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraNew York University
Waitlisted (7)
Pomona CollegeUniversity of California, Los AngelesCarleton UniverityUniversity of California, BerkeleyHamilton CollegeMiddlebury CollegeEmory University
Rejected (9)
University of ChicagoWilliams CollegeBowdoin CollegeNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborUniversity of Southern CaliforniaBarnard CollegeBrown UniversityColumbia University
Profile Tags
Creative WritingLeadershipPresidentClubVolunteeringNonprofitDebateWriting & Publications