International Student (Hong Kong China Passport but I’m studying in the UK)
*attending private boarding school
Intended Major(s)
Political science is definitely something humanities-related
GPA, Rank, and Test Scores
Predicted Grades for GCSEs:
-History: 9
-English Literature:9
-English Language: 7
-Religious Studies: 9
-Maths: 9
-Ancient History: 9
-Chinese: 9
-Biology: 8
-Chemistry:7
-Physics: 7
-French: 6
Awards
- Short Story published
- 2020 Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition Gold Award
- 4th place, Top Finalist and Honourable Mention in the Trust for Sustainable Living 2023 International Student Essay Competition (Secondary category)
- Highly Commended Essay in the 2023 Minds Underground Medicine Essay Competition
- Highly Commended Essay in the 2023 Minds Underground Young Minds Essay Competition
- Second runner-up in the Hong Kong 100 Fun Christmas English Writing Contest
- 2023 School McEachran Prize (english lit and speaking) Junior Category Winner
- Highly commended in the 2023 School Junior Essay Prize
- School Junior Debating Prize Winner
- Trust for Sustainable Living Debate Winner-Secondary Category
- One Outstanding delegate award at Model United Nationals (MUN), 1 Highly commended delegate at MUN, 1 commended delegate at MUN and member of a highly commended delegation at MUN
Community Involvement
- School Volunteering Publicity Team
- Volunteering at Primary School
- Volunteering at Elderly Care centre for those with cognitive disabilities
- Using VR technology to raise awareness for refugees in Hong Kong
Extracurriculars
Leadership:
-School Eco Committee Leader
-House representative to Eco Committee
-House Debating Team Captain (won school competition)
-Member of Inter-School Conference MUN Organising Committee
-Ambassador for School’s delegation to MUN Conference
-School Chapel Choir and Grade 6 Proficiency at Hong Kong Schools’ Music Festival (Piano)
Budget: School fees+living costs can’t exceed 76,800 annually.