nischayu
nischayu,
UPenn
B.S., Economics
I am an Undergraduate at the Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania studying finance, management, and statistics
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11
Schools
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Scores
2
Advice
4
ECs
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Sports

Background

Hometown Chandler, Arizona
GenderMale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2017
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Telugu, Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
  • University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
  • University of California - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ)
  • Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)
  • Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
  • University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
  • Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)
  • Columbia University (New York, NY)
  • Duke University (Durham, NC)
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University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)

Applied for a B.S. in Economics

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both Parents

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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Personal Statement
506 Words
Leadership experience, One moment that changed you
As a sophomore, I began to expand my leadership roles by becoming captain of my policy debate team. As a mentor, I knew I needed to develop a leadership style and teaching method which would challenge my novices while continuing to maintain their interest. However, the event that epitomized my development was not an everyday experience. After a year of debating, I was ready for the next challenge in my quest for greatness; I lead my team to the illustrious...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
304 Words
My journey of exploring interests began in elementary school when visions of singing on a grand stage captured my imagination. As I matured, a variety of interests drew my attention, particularly corporate law. Summer internships solidified economics and public policy as a personalized niche. As I searched for a school which would provide the best education for a thorough understanding of business and economics, the Wharton Business School shone amongst the abundance of colleges. As I navigated through Wharton’s...
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Supplemental Essay Using a metaphor
529 Words
Ben Franklin once said, 'All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move.' Which are you? (300-500) Towards the beginning of my senior year, I began running two miles daily. With legs churning, I pondered a vast array of topics, ranging from debate topics and philosophical questions, to ways of asking out the cute girl in my English class. Whether it was continuing to think or taking tangible action,...
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General Admissions Advice

Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received
85 Words
Do not use one. My parents paid thousands of dollars for one...and I only got into the colleges that she did not help on. If...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
58 Words
I think there are several factors that make Penn the best school. First, it's an amazing school....
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.40
 
Rank
Top 5%
 
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest SAT
2220
 
SAT Score Details
 
Converted SAT Score1520
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
SAT IIs
PSAT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details10 classes and scores

Sports

SportsTennis

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesBoy/Girl Scouts, Debate Club/Team, National Honor Society, School Band
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences

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