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EngineerClass of 2019

Electrical Engineering Applicant

Female · White

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.973 (UW)
ACT
35
AP Courses
5

AP Exams Taken

World HistoryStatisticsLatinUS HistoryEnglish LanguagePhysics ICalculus BCEnglish LiteratureComputer Science A
Extracurricular Activities
  • Captain of club soccer teamLed the team for the past 3 years, significant leadership role highlighted in applications.
  • Assistant Editor-in-Chief of the yearbookMajor contributor to the creation of the yearbook for the past two years.
  • Vice President of Computer Science Honor SocietyPromotes the importance of coding and exposure to computer programming for young students.
  • Member of hospital's teen board
  • Student Ambassador
  • Camp CounselorWorked at a camp to expose young girls to STEM fields.
  • Other minor activities, leadership roles, etc.
Awards & Honors
  • National Merit Commended
  • AP Scholar
  • Several national Latin awards
  • Member of 5 honor societies

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Lighthearted essay starting with a childhood story, described the applicant well and left a positive impression.

vandy supplement — Supplemental

Wrote about summer program's impact on study choice and confidence in pursuing a STEM major.

other supplements — Supplemental

Focused on passion for increasing the number of women in STEM and the impact of soccer.

Letters of Recommendation
  • Physics Teacher

    Teacher for two years, worked together at a summer camp, strong recommendation.

  • English Teacher

    Taught sophomore English, moderator for the yearbook, heavily involved in yearbook.

  • Guidance Counselor

    Close relationship, confident in providing a strong and personal letter.

  • Vanderbilt Professor

    Taught summer program, wrote a strong letter specifically for Vanderbilt.

College Decisions

Accepted (8)

Vanderbilt UniversityUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborClemson UniversityUniversity of GeorgiaSanta Clara UniversityFordham UniversityArizona StateUniversity of Arizona

Profile Tags

ResearchLeadershipCaptainClubSTEM ClubVolunteeringCommunity ServiceYouth MentorAcademic CompetitionAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)Women in STEM
Profile Ratings
70
Overall Score
Academic8.5
Extracurricular7.2
Awards5.5
Quick Stats
CategoryEngineer
Year2019
MajorElectrical Engineering
GPA3.973 (UW)
ACT35
Acceptances8