markr97
markr97,
UPenn
B.S., International Studies, , International Business
Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business! I'm a New Jersey native with a passion for entrepreneurship and learning about the world .
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Background

Hometown Morganville, New Jersey
GenderMale
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2019
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish

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  • University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Rutgers, State University of New Jersey - New Brunswick (Piscataway, NJ)
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University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)

Applied for a B.S. in International Studies

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Sibling

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Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn was my Disney World. While other children my age dreamed of visiting the land of Mickey Mouse and magic, I was happier with exhibition chess matches and matzo balls the size of my head. I always looked forward to following Shore Boulevard along Sheepshead Bay while holding my grandfather’s hand. I wanted to venture far from our starting point, but Grandpa would make us turn around before Holocaust Memorial Park. We would retrace our steps, passing...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
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In his famous essay “I, Pencil,” Leonard E. Read discusses the origin story of a lowly writing utensil. The humble pencil’s materials come from a myriad of locations around the world and are produced by workers with a wide range of professions. Read argues that only the work of an ‘Invisible Hand’ can successfully keep this intricate web of global trade connections intact. As a student at the Wharton School, I hope to acquire the tools necessary to better...
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Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school
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In light of your personal interests in language, business, and international affairs, please discuss a current global issue and explain how the Huntsman Program would allow you to explore it in greater depth (500-700 words). Separatism in northern Spain is a complex global issue that can be deeply explored through the Huntsman Program. Catalonia and the Basque Country are two autonomous communities in Spain with their own distinct cultures and languages. Catalonia has scheduled a referendum on secession for early...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.49
 
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1600
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2400
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2400
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AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details6 classes and scores

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ActivitiesSpanish Club, Local Orchestra / Symphony / Band, National Honor Society, Debate Club/Team, Marching Band, Nonprofit, NGO or Charitable Organization, Science Club/Team
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