
MadisonW1,
Harvard
B.A., Political Science and Government, , International Relations
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Background
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityBlack / African American
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language
Yes

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Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
Applied for a B.A. in Political Science and Government
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Personal Statement301 WordsCreative personal story, One moment that changed you, Embracing your heritage, Family background(I began my essay with the story of my encounter with a black homeless man while volunteering at a soup kitchen) ...Serving at the soup kitchen on Saturdays over the last three years exposed me to the pitiable quality of life for so many black individuals in downtown ghettos. While my socioeconomic status deprives me of some of the luxuries enjoyed by my peers, volunteering with those whose struggles are more severe than mine heightens my sense of gratitude. When...Read more...General Admissions Advice
Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received75 WordsI never paid for an outside counselor during my application process. I personally thought that their exorbitant cost outweighed their usefulness. For others...Read more...List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience173 WordsI interviewed at only two schools, the two Ivy Leagues that I applied to. One interview was held in the cafe of a local Barnes and Noble bookstore. It lasted about 40 minutes and felt very informal but informative. My interviewer was an older white man who went to the school before it...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school110 WordsAt the end of the process, my choice came down to Harvard and Princeton. I chose to attend both of their admitted student weekends (Princeton's was only one day) to choose. Because I...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.43RankTop 5%
Academic Performance in High School Steady
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Highest SAT1470on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2100SAT Score Details
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Details8 classes and scoresSports
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ActivitiesSchool Choir, Choir, Diversity Committee / Minority Initiative, National Honor Society, School Newspaper/Magazine/Journalism, Community Cleanup / Service, Student Activities Committee
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