richwhi3
richwhi3,
UPenn
B.A., Social Sciences, , History
I am an incoming freshman at the University of Pennsylvania.
Features Included
3
Essays
15
Schools
2
Scores
5
Advice
3
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Atchison, Kansas
GenderMale
EthnicityAsian, White Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
  • Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)
  • University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
  • Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
  • Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
  • Rice University (Houston, TX)
  • University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Swarthmore College (Swarthmore, PA)
  • Grinnell College (Grinnell, IA)
  • Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
  • Yale University (New Haven, CT)
  • Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA)
  • University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)
  • Columbia University (New York, NY)
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University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)

Applied for a B.A. in Social Sciences

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both Parents + 3 more

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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I define my transition into adulthood by an experience I had during the second semester of my freshman year of high school. My father, a professor at a local college, was given the opportunity to teach in its semester-long study abroad program in Florence, Italy. Having grown up in a small Kansas town, the prospect of walking the streets of Florence with the likes of Leonardo and Dante seemed exciting, but also slightly intimidating. I had no idea what to...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
503 Words
My application to the College of Arts and Sciences relates directly to my academic objectives and aspirations. I would like to earn degrees in history and cinema studies, perhaps to build a career in the museum industry as a curator or archivist; with multiple museums on campus, the university offers a chance for hands-on involvement that I find quite attractive. I am enthralled with the opportunity to take object-based learning courses where many of Penn's valuable resources are incorporated directly...
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Supplemental Essay Strong beliefs/principles
399 Words
Several months ago my family skipped town, and I was, on all accounts, left to my own devices. One evening, a lack of ingredients in the kitchen prompted me to visit the local KFC-Taco Bell. When I opened the plastic lid of my "Cantina Power Bowl," I was met with an amalgamation of ingredients somewhat resembling a Jackson Pollock canvas. My entire dining experience was geared towards the practical, from all-plastic accoutrements to the obviously hasty preparation of my food....
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General Admissions Advice

List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
127 Words
I found that my college interviews were so much less stressful than I previously imagined. In most cases, it was just a low-key conversation with an admissions officer or alum of the school. Usually, the interview began with...
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My advice about getting recommenders
18 Words
Just make sure you pick...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
27 Words
Make sure you do something productive. Be it...
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What I’d change about my application process
40 Words
I did not apply to any schools early-decision during my application process....
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Why I ultimately chose my school
13 Words
I ultimately chose Penn...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.01
 
Rank
Top 5%
 
High School TypeReligious
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1530
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2230
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2230
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

SportsSoccer

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesNational Honor Society, Local Orchestra / Symphony / Band, Community Cleanup / Service
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers

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