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MathematicianClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem
Mathematics Applicant
Male · White · Massachusetts · Average-sized public HS
🏷️ Legacy at Columbia
Income: 200k
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1570
Class Rank
10/240
AP Courses
10
AP Exams Taken
APUSH (5)Chemistry (5)Calculus BC (5)AP Euro (5)AP Physics C Mechanics (5)
Extracurricular Activities
- National Honor SocietyPlanned and conducted weekly meetings, set initiatives for 100+ members, started several community initiatives including a free tutoring service for elementary students, created service hour opportunities for members
- Mu Alpha ThetaLed club of 50+ members, trained members in preparation for statewide mathematics competition and other initiatives, mentioned various awards received as a team and individually, helped foster a love of mathematics amongst students
- School Peer Tutoring OrganizationTutored and created lesson plans in many subjects including Chinese, Precalculus, and Calculus, grew from 5 to 25 members in the span of 3 years
- Student CouncilCreated several administrative initiatives and schoolwide goals, assisted in conducting and recording meetings three times per week, established democracy and leadership education programs in the school, assisted in two community service projects through leadership and creativity
- Model UNTaught members MUN conference etiquette, technique, and strategy, prepared leadership presentations and other lessons, attended a few local competitions
- School Ensemble OrchestraAudition honorary group that meets outside of school twice a week, mentioned my longtime commitment to the bassoon and musical composition with instructor and other students
- JV SportQuit after sophomore year
- The rest was small clubs I was just a member of
- Community Service
Awards & Honors
- ★National Merit Semifinalist
- ★MUN award
- ★Columbia Book Award
- ★Mathematics competition award
- ★Honor Roll
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Reflected on strengths in conducting the Mu Alpha Theta Club and connected this to mathematics
Interview Experiences
- Harvard University
- Performance/Outcome: 8.5/10, incredible interview experience, discussed various global events and school activities
Letters of Recommendation
Calc AB Teacher
8/10, described as a dedicated, passionate learner who took advantage of every self-improvement and learning opportunity, mentioned unique mathematical aptitude
Chinese Teacher
Estimated 7/10, advisor of the MUN club, mentioned accomplishments and rigorous efforts in that area as well as in the classroom
Guidance Counselor
5/10, have barely ever talked to her
College Decisions
Accepted (9)
Georgetown UniversityNortheastern UniversityUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborDuke UniversityUniversity of ChicagoHarvard UniversityUniversity of Massachusetts, AmherstUniversity of VermontUniversity of Connecticut
Waitlisted (6)
University of California, Los AngelesCarnegie Mellon UniversityUniversity of California, San DiegoBrown UniversityNorthwestern UniversityCornell University
Rejected (3)
Columbia UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaPrinceton University
Profile Tags
ResearchMath CompetitionHonor SocietyLeadershipPresidentClubModel UNAdvanced Coursework