I am a current high school senior in the college application process.
Weighted GPA: 4.25
Class Rank: 15/500
SAT 1: 760CR 700M 800W; total: 2260 (I am planning on taking the SAT in November to improve my math score)
Chemistry: 760
US History: 750
Math 2: Taking it tomorrow–anticipating around 770; will comment score when it arrives
AP US History: 5
AP Chemistry: 4
AP European History: 4
AP Statistics: 4
Future APs:
AP Calculus AB
AP Physics Newtonian Mechanics
AP Computer Science
AP Macroeconomics
Extracurriculars:
Intern, Temple University (10,11)
Contributor to the NSF funded research project titled Impact of Interactions between Metal Oxides to Redox Reactivity of Iron and Manganese Oxides.
Mock Trial (9, 10, 11, 12)
Cofounder/Head of Prosecution/Attorney
Won district championship, led team to regional championship, and competed successfully in state competitions since the club’s inception in 2013.
Alto Saxophone, Jazz Ensemble (9, 11, 12)
Selective musical group that requires screening through an audition. I served as a key component in performing successfully in competitions.
Alto Sax, Westminster Conservatory Sax Quartet (9, 10)
Played alto sax and performed in locations across the NY metropolitan area. Asked to join by Westminster faculty. Part of Honors Music Program.
Science Research Club (10, 11, 12)
Explored various scientific topics to present at science fairs. I acquired a multitude of first place awards at regional and state competitions.
Journalist for school newspaper (11, 12)
Conducted interviews on members of the community. Wrote articles on local events and opinion editorials on social topics.
Athletics: Club
Equestrian, Interscholastic Equestrian Association (12)
Competed as part of an equestrian team against other IEA teams in the area. Scored on horsemanship and equitation. Have been riding for six years.
National Honor Society (11, 12)
Volunteered for various local events and charities, such as Habitat for Humanity and The Salvation Army.
Career Oriented
Key Club (10,11)
Volunteered for various local events and charities.
I probably have around 100 volunteer hours between NHS and Key Club. I also volunteer at a local nursing home but I only have about 30 hours from that
CEO, Youth About Business (11)
Managed and led a business team for a mock merger and acquisition. Won national competition for presentation of this M&A deal.
CEO, Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (11)
Led and managed a business team to turn a previously failing company into a financial success by means of executive decisions and marketing strategy.
Awards:
National Merit Semifinalist
AP Scholar Award
Grades 10,11
Achieved 3 or higher on 3 Advanced Placement exams
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Second Award State Level
May 2015
Grade 11
Honorable Mention at regional Science Fair for Environmental Science
April 2015
Grade 11
DOW Chemical Company Award
March 2015
Grade 11
First Place at “insert my county here” County Science Research Competition in Environmental Science
March 2015
Grade 11
Second Place for the Society of Women Engineers
March 2015
Grade 11
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science First Award Regional Level
February 2015
Grade 11
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science First Award State Level
May 2014
Grade 10
Society of Women Engineers Certificate of Achievement for Honorable Mention
March 2014
Grade 10
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science First Award Regional Level
February 2014
Grade 10
Diploma de Merito
June 2013
Grade 9
Highest grade for Spanish 2
Science Department Award for Excellence in Advanced Science
June 2013
Grade 9
Highest grade for Advanced Science
I’m anticipating good recommendations; I have a great relationship with both teachers and my guidance counselor.
I am a Chinese girl who wants to major in marketing, finance, or economics with a double major in sociology.
What are my chances at:
New York University
Columbia University
UCLA
UC Berkeley
University of Southern California
Fordham University
Boston College
Boston University
Georgetown University
University of Pennsylvania
Stanford University
Tufts University
University of Chicago
Thanks!