Hello all! Id like to apply EA to an Ivy league, since I’ve already completed all my applications, so I guess I’ll throw in my stats here for some opinions.
Rather than discuss the specific schools I am interested in, since admission into each is so random and unpredictable, I decided I would just ask for my chances as an ivy league applicant in general.
ACT: 34 (33 English, 34 Math, 33 Reading, 34 Science, 36 Writing)
SAT II: US History: 690
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.98
Weighted GPA: 4.3
Rank: Top 1%, 2/258
AP: Psychology (4) World History (3) English Lang (4) US History (4)
Senior Year Course Load: AP Spanish 4, AP Calculus AB, AP Lit, Leadership, AP Government Politics, AP Environmental Studies
Awards: AP Scholar with Honor, Political Opinion essay published in Washington Times, Department awards in every subject, recognized by national NHS chapter for accrediting a local chapter.
Extracurriculars:
- Eagle Scout
- Class President
- Student Body (ASB) President
- Student Body (ASB) Vice President
- School School Site Council (SSC) President
- President of 3 clubs and Founder of 2 (National Honor Society & Youth Democrats)
- American Legion “Boy’s State” Congressional Delegate
- YMCA Youth in Government
- All-county & all-state debate team champions; speech & debate team captain
- Rotary Leadership Council Alumni with honors in Community Outreach
- HOBY World Leadership Alumni & Counselor
- Varsity golf, varsity basketball
Job/Work Experience:
- Intern at Congresswoman’s office
- Manage Intern Department at my City Hall
- Work at San Francisco HQ of the FBI in community development department
Volunteer/Community Service:
- 700+ Hours of community service through working with Sheriff’s department on community development
Summer Activities:
- Summer 2015 - Classes at local community college (PoliSci 210), work at Capital Building with Congress
- Summer 2016 - Classes at local community college (PoliSci 310), Boys State, 2 week Harvard Pre-College Program (Intro to American Law)
Essays:
- About impact made at Congresswoman’s office through a reflective story of working with her at The Capital in DC.
Teacher Recommendations:
- Used my History & Math teachers. Have had both for 2 years, and both let me participate in the writing process for the letter.
Counselor Rec:
- God mother, counselor since 6th grade, peer, it was a hands down 10/10 and nearly brought me to tears
Additional Rec:
- An evaluation by the Harvard Professor who taught me over the summer (very well-written evaluation letter) and my Congresswoman that I work closely with.
Other:
My application definitely stresses my passion for government, what i have learned through it, and what I plan to do with it.
Financial Aid: Yes
Projected Concentration: Political Science
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White (Middle Eastern)
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: 100k+