Chance me for NYU Stern
Demographics:
- Country: USA
- School Type: Public
- Intended Major: Business (Finance, Marketing, or similar)
- From a competitive region with a relatively small pool of applicants to top-tier universities
- Stats:
- GPA: Weighted GPA: 3.95, Unweighted GPA: 3.5
- School Curriculum: Took 8 AP courses and 2 post-AP courses
- APs: AP Calculus AB, AP Physics 1, AP Economics, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP History, AP English Literature, AP Spanish Language
Extracurriculars:
- Founder & CEO: Founded a company dedicated to helping local businesses with operations, marketing strategies, and growth. Focused on streamlining processes and implementing effective marketing techniques to drive business expansion. Currently working on developing a website to scale the business.
- Financial Intern: Managed financial records, assisted with budgeting and forecasting, and created financial reports. Contributed to improving the company’s financial tracking systems, making operations more efficient.
- Sneaker Reseller: Operated a small business sourcing in-demand sneakers and reselling them for a profit. Analyzed market trends to identify profitable opportunities, generating several thousand dollars in profit.
- Vice President, Student Government Association: Organized school events to promote community engagement and student involvement. Coordinated logistics for various school-wide activities, ensuring smooth communication between students, faculty, and the administration.
- Founder, E-Waste Recycling Initiative: Started a program to raise awareness about the environmental impacts of electronic waste. Worked with local businesses and schools to promote responsible e-waste disposal.
- Market Research Analyst, Investment Club: Conducted research on stock market trends and shared insights with club members. Analyzed investment opportunities and provided recommendations for the club’s mock portfolio.
- Reporting Analyst, Economics Club: Engaged in discussions about macroeconomic trends and policy changes. Contributed to the club’s analysis of global economic issues and local policy impacts.
- Article Publisher, Medium and Sustainability Times: Published articles on sustainability and the e-waste crisis, aiming to raise awareness about the environmental challenges posed by electronic waste. Developed engaging, informative content to advocate for sustainable practices.
- Team Captain, Cricket: Led the team to the round of 16 in a city-wide tournament, demonstrating leadership and teamwork skills despite not winning many tournaments.
- Activities Coordinator, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA): Developed leadership and networking skills through participation in business-related competitions and events. Collaborated with team members to improve business and entrepreneurial knowledge.
Awards:
- Achieving Top Ten Percent in Math Olympiad
- AP Scholar
- Employee of the Month (Twice) at the company I interned at
- Highest Individual Score for My Team in Math Olympiad
- Winner of Multiple State-Level Cricket Tournaments
LORs:
- One from my internship which is likely solid but not extraordinary.
- One from my Econ teacher, who has praised me for my strong academic performance and consistent effort, describing me as one of his top students.
Schools I’ve Applied To:
- NYU, University of Michigan, University of Southern California, University of Virginia, University of Miami, University of Florida, George Washington University, University of Pennsylvania (Wharton), University of North Carolina (EA)