azhuang,
Northwestern
B.A., Economics, , Psychology
Features Included
2
Essays
15
Schools
10
Scores
5
Advice
6
ECs
2
Sports

Background

Hometown Elmhurst, Illinois
GenderMale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2017
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Mandarin

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
  • Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA)
  • New York University (New York, NY)
  • Columbia University (New York, NY)
  • Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)
  • Duke University (Durham, NC)
  • Emory University (Atlanta, GA)
  • Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
  • Rice University (Houston, TX)
  • University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign (Champaign, IL)
  • Loyola University Chicago (Chicago, IL)
  • University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
  • University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
  • University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL)
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Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)

Applied for a B.A. in Economics

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
183 Words
Creative personal story
I like to lift things up and put them down. I like to put one foot in front of another. When I was young, I hated physical activity, yet when I grew and developed as a person, I couldn’t help but gravitate towards it. For me, personal fitness is both a basic and complex activity. The simplest of motions can sometimes be the most complicated of movements. The smell of sweat, the grunts of effort, and the sound of...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
583 Words
To this passionate student, college represents a period of time where I can grow as a person. At seventeen, I am hardly old in years, and picking out where to spend the next four is a decision of utmost importance. I still have so much to learn and experience, and Northwestern is where I believe I can do just that. I have always had a wide range of interests, and Northwestern is the perfect school for me to fulfill them. ...
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General Admissions Advice

What I’d change about my application process
28 Words
I would focus more on only applying to...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
15 Words
Do activities that help develop...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
11 Words
I chose my...
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Post-college plans
9 Words
After college, I'm...
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My advice about getting recommenders
11 Words
Make sure to...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.50
 
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
34
 
ACT Score Details
 
ACT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details9 classes and scores

Sports

SportsCross Country, Swimming/Diving

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesDance, Emergency Medical Service / Fire Dept Volunteer, Math Team, School Jazz / Orchestra, Model Congress / Model UN, Chinese Club

Experience & Awards

Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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