aao1997,
Yale
B.A., Economics, , Mathematics
Entering my Freshman Year at Yale and excited to explore my myriad interests (as well as help out future applicants along the way)
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Background
Hometown
Crystal Lake, Illinois
GenderMale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Action
Class of2020
English First Language
Yes
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Waitlisted or Withdrew
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Yale University (New Haven, CT)
Applied for a B.A. in Economics
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Personal Statement661 WordsArt/acting/singing, Feeling out of place, Interest in fine arts, Your disabilityThe incessant Q&A never really got to me. "Yes, I am an albino." "Yes, my eyes are blue, not red." "Yes, I do know how much some would pay for this hair." I always told myself I had a story to tell. God made me special, right? Living with a disability, I sought to convince myself of internal worth at a young age. Nothing truly combatted such worth until I reached high school and listened more closely. Surprisingly, words...Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school505 WordsI tighten my lace, pull up my tights, and put on my knickers as I prepare for my high school’s annual Madrigal Dinner. The culmination of months filled with hard work, this unique event transports audiences to a 16th century themed evening filled with classical music. My role: performing approximately an hour of complex choral chamber material while dressed in the historical garb. The madrigal ensemble, hand-picked from the best singers at our high school, epitomizes my fervor for...Read more...Additional Essay Details57 WordsEssay writing was a very cathartic process. I went through many revisions on my Personal Statement. When writing about a personal struggle, one can easily fall into the mistake of highlighting let-downs rather than triumphs. Always make sure that your writing tells a story with an ending that, if not happy, puts yourself in a greater light.Read more...General Admissions Advice
What I’d change about my application process58 WordsI would have spent more time in the college app process thinking about my development as a...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school52 WordsI'm going into a decent bit of debt to attend Yale, but I sincerely think that...Read more...High School Performance
GPA3.98(no specification of weighting)RankTop 1%
Academic Performance in High School Steady
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Highest ACT35ACT Score DetailsOther ACT ScoresACT Prep
Highest SAT1550on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2280SAT Score Details
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Details9 classes and scoresSports
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