Hi I’m a current junior applying this summer.
Demographics
Living in the U.S (Texas), But immigrant (living 10+ years)
Texas Public HS ('26)
Cost Constraints / Budget
- None
Intended Major(s)
Major in Finance/Econ with minor in Physics
GPA, Rank, and Test Scores
- Unweighted HS GPA: 3.95
- Weighted HS GPA: 5.1/6.00
- Class Rank: (not ranked top 10% but kinda close due to 500+ student class)
- ACT/SAT Scores: 35ACT
9-11th Coursework
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English: AP Lang, Eng 1 Adv, Eng 2 Adv.
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Math: AP Pre-Cal, Alg 2 Adv, Geom. (soph. summer) Adv, Alg 1 Adv.
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Science: AP Environmental Sci., AP Comp Sci. Princ., Bio Adv, Chem Adv, AP Psychology (junior summer)
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History and social studies: AP U.S Hist., AP European Hist., AP World. Hist, AP Human Geo., AP Seminar, AP Research (AP Gov, AP Macro-Econ; Online during junior year)
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Language other than English: French 1, 2, and 3 Adv.
12th Course work (taking next year)
- AP Lit, AP Phy. 1, AP Calc BC, AP French 4
(total 17 APs by end of senior year; school avg. is 13-15)
Awards
- 2 International, 2 National, 1 Regional; Business Competition Awards
Extracurriculars (only submitting 8)
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Launched an AI-driven financial modeling SaaS platform tailored for retail investors, designed to make financial analysis simple and accessible. Raised over $30,000 in initial funding to support development and growth, also worked with students and professionals at leading business schools and investment firms
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Built a global network connecting ambitious high school and college students passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation. Organized high-profile events including pitch competitions and workshops, and collaborated with professionals from top venture capital and trading firms. Grew the community to 100+ members worldwide with over $5,000 in event funding.
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Established a personal brand focused on business, productivity, documenting scaling my own startup as a teenager via a cinematic storytelling/film making method. Gained a following of 75,000+ across platforms.
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Supported local veterans through storytelling and fundraising. Produced documentary-style cinematic content with 15M+ views and 50,000+ subscribers. Raised over $15,000 for veteran-focused programs and organized impactful events and campaigns.
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Actively traded stock options, generating over $25,000 in profits. Developed skills in market analysis, risk management, and portfolio strategy. (started at $2000)
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Completed a finance internship at a wealth management firm in NYC, gaining hands-on experience in client relations, portfolio building, and investment strategy.
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Served as Student Body Vice President: Overseeing school events and managing multiple student teams. Led fundraising efforts over 4 years totaling $40,000+ and organized over 500 hours of volunteer service for the student body.
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Practiced boxing for four years and earned a regional championship title, demonstrating strong discipline, focus, and commitment to personal growth.
Essays/LORs/Other
Wrote a Personal statement on reflecting on a historical story of a financial risk management formula involving probability, randomness, and a war-time innovation birthed in a bathtub—connecting it metaphorically to my own life. Having moved often and adapted to unpredictable environments (as a immigrant), I drew parallels between complex systems influenced by random variables and my ability to navigate change, uncertainty, and reinvention. The essay culminates in a moment of inspiration from a veteran, where I began to reflect on how I could use my skills and ideas to put tangible value into the world—regardless of if I as a person will be forgotten or not. “to be remembered for my work not me as a person”
Schools
(only some examples im applying to abt 15-20ish along w safety’s)
UPenn Wharton - ED
Stanford
Harvard
NYU Stern
UMich Ross
DUKE
Cornell
Columbia
UChicago
International
LSE
Cambridge
Bocconi
Hong Kong business school
Oxford
Questions I have:
On the side I do have an opportunity to do research with a professor at a local university on a relevant business field-however i’m not passionate about it and feel like unless I achieve smth big in it it’s kinda useless and shows admissions a bit of fakeness) (is it ok to drop it?)
I also have a investment club that’s the second biggest club at my school-i’m not putting it because every other kid has a club and I already kinda show the business niche in me. (is it ok to drop it?)
I’m only adding 8 of my EC’s because I portray my business/film making passions pretty well and wanna show that I’m concentrated in it and show my boldness. (Is this bad and could it backfire?)
I’m not ranked in my class and my grades ok (mid to low 90s) should I compensate this with something else?