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UChicago
B.A., Economics
I'm proud to be a Maroon, and am really appreciative of the opportunities I have here at the University of Chicago
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Naperville, Illinois
GenderMale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionEarly Action
Class of2019
English First Language
No
Other Language(s) Spoken
Cantonese, Mandarin, French
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University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
Applied for a B.A. in Economics
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Personal Statement940 WordsStory central to identity, Place you’re content, Interest in fine arts, Creative personal storyWhat do the Pullman strike, a swinging strike (baseball), and a bowling strike have in common? They’re all worth 10 points in Scholastic Bowl. A test of knowledge as a citizen of the world, Scholastic Bowl - also known as Quizbowl in states outside of Illinois - allows students to display their knowledge in all subject areas. This versatile extracurricular gave me the opportunity to discover new favorites, from all kinds of literature and fine art to the geniuses that...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay762 WordsTradition and modernization tend to have an inverse relationship. If a place has more tradition, it tends to lag behind in innovation, stuck in the past; if a place is fully modernized, it tends to lose its roots in tradition, fixated on the future. A versatile microcosm in a sea of one-dimensional educational institutions, the University of Chicago bucks this trend as a wholesome blend of past, present, and future. The campus itself is a manifestation of this fusion. As...Read more...Additional Essay Details206 WordsMake sure you are applying to only schools that you have legitimate interest in because of factors such as faculty, students, population/location, programs, etc., and not just brand name prestige. Anybody can write about the great name of a top school - only you can write about the personal connection you felt with a tour guide when you visited, or the love of a certain plant you saw as you walked by. Push your writing to display the dynamic,...Read more...General Admissions Advice
5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)5 Wordspassionate, driven,...Read more...List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience19 WordsHarvard, Stanford, Princeton - I thought...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders48 WordsFind teachers that saw you both in the classroom and outside in extracurricular activities ...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college44 WordsTake the initiative and get involved. Whether it is volunteering, internships, studying new...Read more...What I like about my school’s location and culture17 WordsEverybody is extremely tight-knit at...Read more...What set me apart from other applicants40 WordsI was involved in almost all of extracurriculars my school had to...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school24 WordsThe atmosphere, the passionate student body, the...Read more...How to increase chances at my school37 WordsVisit and really get a feel for the university. If you...Read more...Post-college plans30 WordsI hope to continue with volunteer work/philanthropy as...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school35 WordsHighlight a small, neat tidbit that really stuck with you about...Read more...Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice47 WordsI applied to a lot of scholarships, and though very few were successful, it's...Read more...Most popular extracurricular activities at my college35 WordsIntramural sports, Scav (short for Scavenger Hunt), Kuvia (weeklong winter activities),...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.50RankTop 1%
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