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Political ScientistClass of 20213.6+1300+/28+socsci

political science, international relations, journalism, public policy Applicant

Female · White · southern U.S. · public

🏷️ legacy at Wake Forest

Income: 150k

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.74 (UW)
SAT
1380
AP Courses
2
IB Courses
6
Honors
4

AP Exams Taken

AP World HistoryAP MacroeconomicsAP GovernmentAP Human Geography
Extracurricular Activities
  • Varsity Swimmingparticipated from 9th grade to 12th grade
  • Leadership/Community Building Intensiveinvolved in running a small business, lobbying state legislators, volunteer work; returned as an alumnus to help run the program
  • Student Activity/Advisory Board at Local Public Librarycollected donations, member of leadership team, planned events, led meetings
  • Summer Camp Counselor in Trainingcompleted program and hired as a full counselor after 12th grade
  • School Robotics Teamworked on outreach, held leadership position, co-president
  • Young Dems Clubmember from 10th to 12th grade
  • Voice Lessonstook lessons at a local studio in 11th grade
  • Volunteeringparticipated in various volunteering activities including a local church festival
Awards & Honors
  • AP Scholar with Honor
  • National Honor Society
  • High School A Honor Roll
  • Local College Junior Scholars Award
  • International Thespian Society

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

wrote about performing the Heimlich maneuver on a camper and the impact of summer camp.

Interview Experiences
  • Washington and Lee University
  • Performance/Outcome: I connected well with my interviewer.
  • William and Mary
  • Performance/Outcome: The interview went okay, nothing special happened.
Letters of Recommendation
  • History, AP Government, TOK Teacher

    I think I am one of his favorites. I participate a lot in his classes and ask good questions. I did well on my History IA.

  • Theatre Teacher

    I am definitely one of the favorites. I work hard and perform well in shows.

  • Summer Camp Director

    She loves me and trusts me to work with her kid. I excel at being a counselor.

  • Assistant Director of Leadership Intensive

    He always asks me to help out with extra stuff and trusts me to do a good job.

College Decisions

Accepted (6)

Furman UniversitySewanee: The University Of The SouthTrinity UniversityKenyon CollegeClemson UniversityCollege of Charleston

Waitlisted (5)

Southern Methodist UniversityCollege of the Holy CrossMacalester CollegeWake Forest UniversityWashington and Lee University

Rejected (2)

William and MaryEmory University

Profile Tags

ResearchLeadershipClubTheaterVolunteeringVarsity SportsAdvanced CourseworkCommunity ServicePublic Speaking
Profile Ratings
61
Overall Score
Academic7.2
Extracurricular6.5
Awards4.0
Quick Stats
CategoryPolitical Scientist
Year2021
Majorpolitical science, international relations, journalism, public policy
GPA3.74 (UW)
SAT1380
Acceptances6
Rejections2