<p>Decision: ACCEPTED</p>
<p>Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): Critical Reading(720) Mathematics(800) Writing(730) Total: 2250
ACT: N/A
SAT II (if submitted): 800 Math L. 2, 800 Korean, 780 Lit., 750 US History, 710 Bio ecology</p>
<p>Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.89
Weighted GPA (Out of 5.0) 4.453
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 8/694
AP (place score in parenthesis): Calc AB (5) Calc BC (5) US History (5) Biology (4) Physics B (4) Microeconomics (self-study, 4) Physics C - Mech (self study, 3)</p>
<p>Senior Year Course Load:
AP Literature
AP Spanish Language
AP Economics/Gov</p>
<p>Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): AP Scholar with Distinction, QuestBridge Finalist, Debate Awards (1st place Parli debate team in league, going to states), LAUSD Board recognition award for excellence as debate captain on my high school. Also got an award from Los Angeles mayor (Mr. Villaraigosa) for my results at this one public forum debate competition. NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship) BizCamp Competition - Regional Winner. </p>
<p>Subjective:</p>
<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Speech and Debate (debate captain), Amnesty Club (founder & president), Youth Orchestra (bass clarinetist)
Job/Work Experience: self-empoloyed math tutor</p>
<p>Volunteer/Community service: Volunteer at a local senior center (since 8th grade) - mostly organized events, talked with them throughout the day, and occasionally performed piano and clarinet pieces</p>
<p>Essays:</p>
<h1>1: Talked about my first ever debate competition and the lessons I learned from it, leading me to develop the confidence to challenge myself in every areas that have ultimately shaped who I have become today.</h1>
<h1>2: Talked about my transition into American culture, from the perspective of an immigrant from South Korea (I came here when I was in the 4th grade). I related the challenges I faced with the emotional support I received from my grandmother, and how she has been my inspiration to always push myself in whatever I do.</h1>
<p>Teacher Recommendation: N/A</p>
<p>Other:
ELC: I don’t know what this is, so I am guessing no…
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Economics (Pre)
State: CA
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: Lower-Middle
Hooks (URM, first generation college, research, etc.): None that seems to make it special enough to be legitimately considered a “hook” (perhaps being an immigrant?)
Reflection: Strengths: Essays Essays Essays, test scores, grades</p>
<p>General Comments: UCLA was my first college acceptance letter, so I feel great! I hope this streak goes on from here on.</p>