<p>Hello,
I am a junior now, and am considering doing a postgraduate year at a prep school (preferably Phillips Andover or Phillips Exerter) to get my academics in shape for a top university (Yale in mind). I also want it to get used to college life and work. However, information on PG admissions are hard to find. Either I go to PG, go to a local UC or CSU, or I follow in my family's real estate and investments business.</p>
<p>W: 3.85
UW: 3.75</p>
<p>PSAT: 1810
ACT: 32</p>
<p>AP exam: World History, 3 (I didn't study much, unfortunately. I will not make the same mistake again.)</p>
<p>Grades (AP classes have grade boost of one grade level, I put them in without said boost)
Sophomore year courses:
Spanish 2: B
Symphonic Band: A
Speech and Debate: A
Chemistry: A
English: A
Precalc: B
AP World History: A</p>
<p>Junior year semester 1 (I slacked):
AP Calc: C
APE3: B
Physics: B
Symphonic Band: A
Journalism: A
Robotics: A
Spanish: B
APUSH: B</p>
<p>I am really passionate about economics, history, philosophy, law, writing, governance, psychology/communication, and how the system really works. I try to envision myself as a young man of class, learning, and ambition, and my lifestyle reflects it. Since an early age, I have been teaching myself these subjects, the history and concentrations of power, and how to get ahead in this world. My passion for economics (as it encompasses all these) have led me to a notable career so far. I have been planning to start a business since a young age, and even have business plans on my computer from the seventh grade. Also indicative of my economics passion, in seventh grade I asked to be appointed the "Secretary of the Treasury" by my middle school principal in our student government, as I tried to emulate the real world. The Treasurer hated me, as I advocated for different spending plans than hers but, it still shows my point: I am dedicated to economics. Oh, and to philosophy too. I love thinking about life's questions.</p>
<p>Extracurriculars and accomplishments, past and present:
Intern at my City's Mayor: advised my mayor on city economics, became good friend, on Mayor's buddy list, have been to his house for campaign meetings
Symphonic Band: Played with HS band since 8th grade, quitting senior year because i got bored
Business manager and columnist for school newspaper: report on meaningful topics on philosophy and politics in the school newspaper in eloquent articles. First business manager to break even on student newspaper by raising income.
Offered internship at Wall Street Journal by the publisher: sent him an email, he offered it to me, I got interviewed, still waiting. not counting on it, but it's still cool.
Published in Foreign Affairs: my commentary on China's economy was published in the premier journal on foreign affairs, published by the Council on Foreign Relations.
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: had one on one meeting with the President of the FRBSF, and recommended a policy that he was initially opposed to, but which the Federal Open Market Committee would adopt one month later. I have a meeting with the Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors coming up, as she is a teacher at my local UC Berkeley
Model UN: I helped to found the Model UN club, have won recognition/award in every conference I've been in due to excessive preparation and persuasive rhetoric
Mock Trials: I advised the mock trials team on their legal cases, having self studied the law since eighth grade. Won the county competition for court reporter, will be going to state mock trial competition.
Book collecting: i LOVE collecting books regarding the social sciences, and classic fiction. I have 300+ books on classical and modern philosophy, history, economics, politics, etc. I love learning, and supplement it with online learning as well.
Independent Institute: met with the economists at this laissez faire economics publisher, and was invited to attend their college summer seminar. i hope to go.
Networking: I love networking with people in my field. I have met and am in contact with people at the Federal Reserve, Council on Foreign Relations, Trilateral Commission, and the Yale Club of San Francisco, my local and federal politicians, among others.</p>
<p>For my future: after graduating HS/PG prep school, intend to study economics at Yale, build connections with organizations like CFR, Trilateral Commission, Wall Street, government, etc. Hopefully become a Rhodes Scholar. The rest of my future after that planning is unnecessary to say here.</p>