I did apply to the UC’s and USC but I’m mainly aiming for the Ivies. Please chance me~
Personal stuff:
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Female
State: CA
School: large public school in a Los Angeles suburb (22 of 668)
Intended major: Comparative Literature
Stats:
GPA: UW 4.0 W 4.71
SAT 1: 1530 (Math 790, CR 740)
SAT 2: Math II 780, Biology-M 790, Literature 730
APs: AP Bio (4), AP Chem (3), AP European History (4), AP U.S. History (4), AP Lang (4), AP Environmental Science (4), AP Psychology (5)
AP Scholar with Distinction
PSAT Commended Scholar
Regional Recognition Award in the Center for Future Global Leaders Lexicon Competition
Extracurriculars:
Speech and Debate captain and national qualifier
President of a music group that performs in hospitals, malls, senior centers, etc
President and founder of a tutoring club that is recognized both in my high school and the junior high across the street
President of the school’s branch of Project Linus
President of the Korean American Federation of LA Jr.
Performed in California’s CODA All State Orchestra for five years, principal cellist for one year
Performed in Carnegie Hall w/ Kirt Mosier and Honors Performance Series high school orchestra, principal cellist and soloist
Principal cellist in Los Angeles Youth Orchestra for three years
Honors Group and Debut Group in Junior Chamber Music program, invited to a performance tour in Prague, Budapest, and Vienna
Mock Trial Team Captain, Best Participant once
Writer - featured by the Austin International Poetry Festival, received a Certificate of Superior Writing for the National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Awards, etc
Placed first in hunter horse-jumping competitions, such as the ETI National Convention held by Equestrian Trail Inc. at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center
Job/Internship Experience:
Paid Internship at a testing center after winning a small business idea competition
Community Service:
Part of NHS and CSF for three years
350+ hours
I think my essays were pretty good and my rec letters came from two teachers who know me very well. I also sent in an art, creative writing, and music portfolio.