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Political ScientistClass of 2020
Political Science, Government, International Relations, Linguistics Applicant
Genderqueer · White · Mid-Atlantic, suburbs of a major city · Competitive private school
🏷️ Gay, only 1 parent went to college
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4.48 (W)
SAT
1480
AP Courses
12
AP Exams Taken
AP Human GeographyAP Modern European HistoryAP US HistoryAP US GovernmentAP Language and CompositionAP EconomicsAP Comparative GovernmentAP Calculus ABAP LiteratureAP Spanish
Extracurricular Activities
- Co-President of policy debate teamTaught new students how to debate; worked with coaches to coordinate practice; competed at national tournaments and attended state/national competitions.
- Political InternshipWorked for Senators, Congresspeople, and local politicians to run campaigns and manage donations.
- Student GovernmentServed for three years.
- Voter Registration OrganizationCreated an organization to sign younger people and minorities up to vote.
- Electrical AssistantAssisted my father at his job.
- Leader of South American Service TripCoordinated with schools and people in the country to enhance the trip experience.
- Freshman AmbassadorWelcomed prospective families to my school.
- Other Service ActivitiesParticipated in various service activities that were enjoyable and did not take much time.
Awards & Honors
- ★National Spanish Speaking Competition Gold Place
- ★National Honor Society
- ★National Society of High School Scholars
- ★T50 University Academic Award for High School
- ★4-Year Scholarship at High School
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Discussed love for languages, speaking four languages, and how each language provides a unique perspective and connection to different cultures.
Letters of Recommendation
College Decisions
Accepted (9)
Cornell UniversityUniversity of VirginiaWake Forest UniversityNew York UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityBucknell UniversityFordham UniversityPennsylvania State University, University ParkLoyola University Maryland
Waitlisted (5)
University of ChicagoUniversity of PennsylvaniaDartmouth CollegeUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Rejected (3)
Columbia UniversityGeorgetown UniversityDuke University
Profile Tags
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