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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
Features Included
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Essays
7
Schools
12
Scores
12
Advice
11
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Naperville, Illinois
GenderMale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionEarly Action
Class of2019
English First Language No
Other Language(s) Spoken Cantonese, Mandarin, French

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
  • Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)
  • University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign (Champaign, IL)
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
  • Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
  • Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
  • Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
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University of Chicago (Chicago, 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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What 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...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
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Tradition 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...
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Additional Essay Details
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Make 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,...
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General Admissions Advice

5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)
5 Words
passionate, driven,...
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List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
19 Words
Harvard, Stanford, Princeton - I thought...
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My advice about getting recommenders
48 Words
Find teachers that saw you both in the classroom and outside in extracurricular activities ...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
44 Words
Take the initiative and get involved. Whether it is volunteering, internships, studying new...
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What I like about my school’s location and culture
17 Words
Everybody is extremely tight-knit at...
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What set me apart from other applicants
40 Words
I was involved in almost all of extracurriculars my school had to...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
24 Words
The atmosphere, the passionate student body, the...
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How to increase chances at my school
37 Words
Visit and really get a feel for the university. If you...
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Post-college plans
30 Words
I hope to continue with volunteer work/philanthropy as...
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What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school
35 Words
Highlight a small, neat tidbit that really stuck with you about...
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Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice
47 Words
I applied to a lot of scholarships, and though very few were successful, it's...
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Most popular extracurricular activities at my college
35 Words
Intramural sports, Scav (short for Scavenger Hunt), Kuvia (weeklong winter activities),...
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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
36
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
1560
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2300
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2300
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
PSAT Scores
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details8 classes and scores

Sports

SportsTennis

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesScience Club/Team, Quiz Bowl/Academic Bowl, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Disaster relief, Math Team, Nonprofit, NGO or Charitable Organization, School Jazz / Orchestra, Local Orchestra / Symphony / Band, Charity Drive Organizing, French Club, Tutoring/Mentoring
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

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Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received
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