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ResearcherClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+art/hum

biochemistry, engineering Applicant

Male ยท Asian ยท Arkansas ยท large public

๐Ÿท๏ธ None but I am from Arkansas so who knows maybe geographic

Income: less than 150k

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1520
AP Courses
15

AP Exams Taken

AP StatisticsAP MicroeconomicsAP MacroeconomicsAP BiologyAP Physics IIAP GovernmentAP Literature
Extracurricular Activities
  • Research Internship at Washington University in St. Louis Immunology Department3rd author to a paper, worked with the team and proofread from home
  • ViolinPlayed for about 12 years, performed with a pro orchestra ensemble, performed at the university concert hall
  • High School TennisVarsity Team Captain, 4 Year Varsity Member, won state championship senior year
  • Club FounderFounded club to promote musicianship during COVID, had virtual rehearsals and performances
  • School OrchestraConcertmaster for last two years, participated in all region and all state competitions
  • Volunteer OrganizationPresident of a volunteer club, involved in community service projects
  • Club TennisUSTA and UTR competitor, won regional tournaments
  • Another Volunteer OpportunityTaught English virtually to kids not from the US during COVID, received President's Volunteer Service Award
  • High School National Honor SocietySecretary of NHS, managed associated tasks
  • Vice President of Math Club (Mu Alpha Theta)Involved in club activities
Awards & Honors
  • โ˜…President's Volunteer Service Award
  • โ˜…Description: National recognition
  • โ˜…Mu Alpha Theta National Convention Chalk Talk 6th Place
  • โ˜…Description: National competition
  • โ˜…National Merit Semifinalist
  • โ˜…Description: National recognition
  • โ˜…2nd place at a state Algebra 2 math competition
  • โ˜…Description: State/Regional recognition
  • โ˜…2nd place at a state Algebra 1 math competition
  • โ˜…Description: State/Regional recognition

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Wrote about growing up with a stutter and progress made in high school

Interview Experiences
  • Harvard University
  • Performance/Outcome: 5-7/10, went well but interviewer went off topic
  • Yale University
  • Performance/Outcome: 6-8/10, first interview, nervous but managed well
  • Princeton University
  • Performance/Outcome: 7-8/10, best interview, discussed ECs and community service
  • Stanford University
  • Performance/Outcome: 7/10, forgot most of the discussion
  • Dartmouth College
  • Performance/Outcome: 6/10, went smoothly with brief pauses
Letters of Recommendation
  • Counselor

    6-7/10, wrote early with only a brag sheet

  • Calculus Teacher

    7-8/10, liked me and wrote many recs

  • Biology Teacher

    5-6/10, very nice but possibly unmotivated

College Decisions

Accepted (5)

University of ArkansasGeorgia Institute of TechnologyUniversity of VirginiaUniversity of Southern CaliforniaWashington University in St. Louis

Waitlisted (10)

University of Michigan, Ann ArborRice UniversityDuke UniversityBrown UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaColumbia UniversityHarvard UniversityDartmouth CollegeVanderbilt UniversityUniversity of California, Los Angeles

Rejected (6)

Princeton UniversityYale UniversityNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of California, BerkeleyCornell UniversityStanford University

Profile Tags

ResearchLeadershipClubVolunteeringVarsity SportsAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)Honor SocietyMath CompetitionCommunity Service
Profile Ratings
77
Overall Score
Academic9.2
Extracurricular7.5
Awards6.5
Quick Stats
CategoryResearcher
Year2022
Majorbiochemistry, engineering
GPA4 (UW)
SAT1520
Acceptances5
Rejections6