I’m a published author; I have a 4.0 CC GPA (with honors); I run a social/charity group for dogs with over 1000 members; every spring, I work closely with town officials to manage food and music festivals that attract well over 5000 people; I’m a member of Phi Theta Kappa; I’m on the Dean’s list; I have a unique backstory and have written excellent essays.
Rejected.
I’m waiting to hear back from Princeton, Boston College, and NYU.