Chance me for Swarthmore College ED2 [PA resident, 3.85 GPA, 1530 SAT, economics and statistics]

SaintRice
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:18:16 +0000

United States, Pennsylvania, Citizen, Public High School, No legacy, Male

Intended major: Econ + Stats. Minor: Classical clarinet performance.

GPA + SAT: 3.85 UW (4.12 weighted); 1530 (730 english 800 math)

Classes (AP scores in parentheses):

Freshmen year: Bio(H), Band, English(H) A, gen ed for freshmen, Business, History(H), Phys Ed, Precalc (H), Spanish 2, and Health

Sophomore year: Accounting, AP Calc AB (4), AP Euro(3), AP Micro(4), Chem(H), English(H), PE, Spanish 3(H), Wind Ensemble (H).

Junior year: AP Lang(5), AP Macro(4), AP Stats(5), AP US History(4), gen ed for juniors, Spanish 4(H), Wind Ensemble (H)

Senior year courses: AP Literature and Composition, AP Government and Politics, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Human Geography, Anatomy and Physiology(H), Physics(H), Business Finance, Wind Ensemble (H)

Awards:

1. John Locke Essay Competition Finalist with High Commendation (Finalist top 18% out of 63k internationally; High Commendation top 3% out of 63k); International

2. President’s Volunteer Service Award (Gold 2x, 250+ volunteer hours); National

3. NAKS junior leadership award (3x); National

4. All State Band (2x); Region Band (2x); District Band (2x); State

5. Future Business Leaders of America State Qualifier; State

Extracurriculars:

CO founder for Non Profit Organization(raised fundraisers, donated used instruments to kids, hosted free online lessons, performances teaching 500+ people, organized 30+ volunteers to raise 1k+); 12

Music teaching internship at Language School #2 (Led 30+ students in Korean drumming; performed at museums and universities to bridge Korean heritage & cultures with younger generations.); 12

Teachers’ Assistant for Language School #1 (Awarded President’s Service Award for 250+ hrs over 2 years; led Saturday Korean tutoring, proudly guiding 10+ adults and children to fluency); 9-10

FBLA regional winner + state qualifier (Led a team to win Top 2 in Regionals, earning qualification to the PA State Conference: enhanced presentation skills and public speaking.); 9-12

Youth Orchestra Member + Section leader (Selected through competitive auditions; performed for 10,000+ audiences, organized and coached the clarinet section, dedicated to harmonious music.); 10-12

School track (Committed 2 years to a 100+ athlete track program. Trained 10+ hours weekly and competed in 8+ meets within the competitive league); 9-10

Worked as a server for a senior home (Orchestrated dining for a 5-table section, promptly resolving guest issues and treating senior residents with warmth and care like family.); 11

Marching Band Member (Logged 12+ weekly hours (200+ seasonally) in rigorous rehearsals & performances. Competed in 2+ state-level field shows and 5+ major festivals.); 9, 12

Model UN (Awarded Honorable Mention Delegate; mentored new members and strengthened team collaboration. ); 9-10

Club swim (Participated in Swim Practice for over 10+ years. Passionate about improving my health through exercise.); 9-11

Essay:

1. Personal statement p good in my opinion

2. Letter of rec: had a great relationship with my two teachers, so im guessing pretty good but theres a confidentiality policy where i cant see them

3. Additional letter of rec: from my internship vice principal, very good solid 9/10 9.5/10