Intended Major(s): Business Major/Entrepreneurship, issue: ECs dont really match with traditional business major, pretty undecided so feel free to lost some major ideas based off my ECs
GPA, Rank, and Test Scores
- Unweighted HS GPA: 3.98 (1 B in college level class, not core and unrelated to major)
- Weighted HS GPA: 4.793
- Class Rank: N/A, school only tells us top 5 percent and I made it
- ACT/SAT Scores: 36, 1570
List your HS coursework
19 APs with average AP Score of 4.8
- English: AP Sem, AP Research, AP Lang, English 101
- Math: BC, Multivariable CALC, Linear Algebra, now taking DiffEq
- Science: AP Chem, AP bio, AP Physics 1
- History and social studies: AP Euro, APUSH AP Gov AP World
- Language other than English: AP Spanish
- Visual or performing arts: AP Art History
- Other academic courses: AP CSP, AP CSA, AP Psych, AP Micro/AP Macro, Self studied AP Stats
Demographics:
Asian Girl
Semi-Competitive-Competitive HS: Not Bay Area/NY Level
Awards:
State Debate EC, HOSA State Ranks, SciO State Ranks, PVSA. National Merit, AP Scholar w/ Distinction
Extracurriculars
Founder and President,Founded an international student-led initiative transforming rural education in India, including schools for children with special needs. Partnered with administrators in schools across rural India to identify challenges and co-create solutions. Sponsored the building of 23 new classrooms, 7 science labs, and a devotional arts program, and funded teacher salaries. Raised $3,000 and secured an additional $2,000 in sponsorships. Partnered with U.S. House candidate to launch a micro-grant program supporting underserved schools in and fellowships programs for two other politicians. Established chapters/branches across 6 states and 3 countries. Working to launch a national network with former CEO of 7/11.
Board Member & Student Lead, UPchieve
Serve as the first student under 18 on the leaders of a Forbes- and Time-recognized ed-tech nonprofit. Collaborate with executives to guide organizational strategy and student outreach. Led the launch of the first Society, mobilizing student volunteers and chapters nationwide and launching 50+ chapters in 42 states. Represent the student perspective in board discussions, bridging youth insights with decision-making.
T20 Paid Internship, Dept. of Chemical & Biological Engineering
May 2025 - August 2025
Conducted research on hydrogen fuel transport and utilization with zirconium–copper catalysts under mentorship from a PhD candidate and faculty advisor. Presented findings at a symposium. Extended the internship to conduct an independent research project on an Economic Assessment of hydrogen fuel adoption versus industry standards under mentorship of the Department Chair of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (LOR).
Chief Operating Officer, April 2024 - Present
Oversaw operations for an international nonprofit providing free online classes to thousands of youth across 20+ countries and 40 states. Directed key departments, Finance, Marketing, Social Media, and Data Management, coordinating 100+ volunteer instructors. Launched 17 chapters internationally to expand reach and strengthen community engagement.
Captain, Science Olympiad Team
May 2024 - Present
Led to highest state placements (7th in Wisconsin).
Captain, Speech and Debate Team
Outreach Manager, Nonprofit
August 2023 - Present
Planned and executed fundraising events at businesses…partnerships with 10+ businesses and public officials…Helped raise over $10,000
President of Youth Volunteer Board, Cultural Association
January 2023 - January 2024
Organized six annual cultural events celebrating heritage. Arranged fundraisers raising over $6,000 for charities. Planned monthly volunteer excursions, including park clean-ups, coordinating 80+ youth volunteers to engage in community service.
Business internship
June 2024 - August 2024
Attended 6 week internship, gaining first-hand experience understanding the business process, entrepreneurship…. Selected to renew internship as one of 50 campus managers nationwide and selected to lead the sponsorship committee (youngest lead appointed). Procured $3k+ in sales
Essays/LORs/Other
EC LOR from debate coach (strong) and Department Chair of ChemE at T20 Internship (will connect Chem to my interest in Econ/business)
Schools
Northwestern
UPenn Wharton
NYU Stern
Yale
Brown
Dartmouth
UT Austin
UNC Chapel Hill
WashU
Stanford
Harvard
USC
Maybe MIT?
Have some safeties and targets but mainly reach because I just want to shoot my shot.
Questions:
Where should I ED to maximize my chances of getting into top college? I want to ED to Wharton or Stern but realistically, I don’t really know if I have a shot of getting in because of my ECs (kind of entrepreneurship but not very business) and I have 1 B in junior year. I don’t want to waste my ED so should I just ED to Northwestern (getting into RD at Northwestern is way harder)?