I applied ED I for tufts university as an International relations major. I feel like it is one of the most competitive major so CHANCE ME PLS!!!
My SAT score is 1460 (English 710 and Math 750), writing score is 19.
My GPA: unweighted 3.80, weighted 4.56
My APs: AP Chinese 5/ AP Euro 4/ AP Bio 4/ AP Lang 3/ AP US His 5/ AP Environmental Sci 5. I am currently taking AP Calc BC, AP Gov, AP Macro, AP Lit, AP French.
My ECs:
-ALM(Chief Public Relations Officer 9-12)- one of the earliest member of this self-started NGO. Operated a fundraiser for art supplies for students, raised over $4000.
-Ningxia Public Health Club(Co-founder and VP 10-12)- self-started club. Focus on international property resolution.
-National Honor Society(10-12)
-CSF member(9-12)
-Key Club(9-11)
-Science Olympiad Team(11-12)
-Orchestra(played for the school in 9th grade, start practicing on my own and teaching young kids 10-12)4
-Volleyball
-Global Diplomacy and UN(online college course)
-Brown University Summer Program(11) took intro to Anthro and Sustainable Investing. Received A on both. One research paper was chosen by the professor to put in his academic collection.
-Operation Christmas Child(9-12)- volunteer
My Recommendation Letter:
- 3 from my teachers
- 1 from my counselor
- 1 from a Yale Professor(the person who put my work into his collection)
My Essays:
-personal statement: I used the extended metaphor of growing pain( an ache in the knees when a child was growing) and expend the topic to conquering my fear and stepping out of my comfort zone.
-Why Tufts: focus intensely on the international relations program and student activities.
- innovative class: I recycled one of my research essay on Chinese immigration. Basic I want to teach a class about the modern Chinese immigration culture, their motives, and everyday challenges.
My Awards:
- Academic Student Achievement Award
- AP Scholar with Distinction
- Best Offense Women’s Volleyball
- President’s Volunteer Service Award - Gold (2)
- Principal’s Certificate of Honor
I also posted the link to my research essays under the Additional Information section.