I basically want to see what makes me unique compared to the general applicant pool and how I can bring those unique things into the spotlight. Also, to see if my EC’s are good enough. I am applying to all the UCs and some privates like Pepperdine, Pomona, and Stanford
Asian American Male
Planned major: Environmental Studies/Environmental Science, with my second option being Public Policy, Political Science, or Ecology and Evolution (I want to do research and go to law school to become an Environmental Lawyer)
Extracurricular:
-Eagle Scout, involved in Boy Scouts of America since 2011, served as Senior Patrol Leader and Crew Leader on High Adventure trips, my Eagle Project was beautifying a quad on my school campus and making the potentially dangerous area much safer for students and faculty
-Captain of Mock Trial team, Lead Prosecuting Attorney, two time county champions, State Level Outstanding Witness MVP Award
-2017 California Boys State Representative, interviewed by American Legion and chosen from my peers by teachers to be a candidate, State Assembly and Senate recognition, Assistant Deputy Attorney, Assistant Band Director
I play 7 different instruments starting when I was 6, starting to compose when I was 8:
-Concertmaster and president/founder of school Orchestra Club and Concertmaster of Butte Youth Orchestra, Certificate of Merit for both violin and piano.
-Trumpet Section Leader of Marching, Concert, and Jazz Band, Silver Award at Anaheim Heritage Festival
-Lead Singer and Guitarist in my own Rock Band
-Tenor Section Leader for school choir, Soloist and Lead Tenor at Northern California High School Honor Choir, Lead Singer in Barbershop Quartet
-Lead Actor, Screenwriter, and Director in my own shows as well as writing my own musical at 14, Best Supporting Actor in school production of School of Rock. Director of Moliere’s “The Miser”
Treasurer of Butte Chapter High School Democrats since 2015, I managed finances for the chapter, fundraiser for the club, and organized funds for local campaigns
-Varsity Track and Cross Country Star Freshman and Sophomore years before leaving to focus on academics
-Peer Tutor since 2014
-6 Years as a docent volunteering at Gateway Science Museum to guide visitors on tours and field trips, lead environmental campaigns, and spread awareness for science
-Spent each summer as a counselor for my church’s Vacation Bible School, The Lead Singer and Guitarist for my Youth Group’s Praise Team organizing practice and picking songs
-A year as a Junior Volunteer at local hospital working the gift shop, running labs, and heading the front desk, recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award
If you have any other questions, please ask and thank you so much!