jasonzhao3
jasonzhao3,
UChicago
B.A., Economics, , Statistics
Uchicago student majoring in econ and stats
Features Included
2
Essays
4
Schools
12
Scores
4
Advice
2
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Ann Arbor
GenderMale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionEarly Action
Class of2018
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Mandarin, French

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
  • University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor, MI)
  • Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
  • Yale University (New Haven, CT)
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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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Personal Statement
611 Words
Place you’re content
The Road Ahead I'm thrown back against my seat as the wind rushing through the driver's side window swells to a dull roar. I close my eyes, imagining the decade-old Camry was a Corvette or Camaro. What I wouldn't give for a Gallardo . . . or anything with a top that goes down, really. I'd settle for a sun roof. Then, realizing that it would be prudent to keep my eyes open when operating a 2 ton mass of speeding metal, I snap...
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Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school
763 Words
The phrase “that’s like comparing apples and oranges!” has been used to shut down many an argument. And for good reason, it would seem, as apples and oranges have always been thought as too different to properly compare. After all, the differences are rather obvious. Oranges are, well, orange. Apples can range from red to green to yellow to some combination of the three. Orange flesh has that smooth texture distinctive of citrus fruits. Apples range in texture from...
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General Admissions Advice

How to increase chances at my school
9 Words
Demonstrate enthusiasm for...
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What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school
18 Words
Demonstrate knowledge of unique aspects...
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What I like about my school’s location and culture
85 Words
The students here actually genuinely love learning, and will discuss pretty intellectual topics casually. I have heard a ridiculous amount of Marx or Durkheim themed...
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Most popular extracurricular activities at my college
88 Words
Model United Nations is especially big here, and our team is very very good. There are also student film societies, both for curating screenings and for...
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High School Performance

GPA
4.00
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypePublic
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
1530
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2240
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2240
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
PSAT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details8 classes and scores

Sports

SportsTennis

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesCommunity Cleanup / Service, School Jazz / Orchestra

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences

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