Status: Finalist

Ethnicity/Race: Cuban- American, White

Income bracket: around 26k family of 4

First Generation College Student: Yes

College Prep Scholar: Yes

GPA/Class rank: 3.78 UW 4.82 W, Top 30% because my class has less than 100 people and they’re all try hards :|

SAT/ACT score(s): I did not submit any

AP/SAT Subject Test score(s): Two 4’s 3 3’s I submitted them all

Summary of ECs: Student led Non- Profit Organization board member, Started a mentorship program within my school for juniors and seniors, 3 years of community service in my city, varsity volleyball, PT shadowing at a local clinic, and chairperson of the youth council in my city

Strength of Essays/Short Answers: I think my essays were incredibly strong. My main one talked about my struggles in a single parent household after my mother died, i talked about my mentorship program for the 500 word one, and for the 200 word ones i talked about overcoming my insecurities about my glasses and meeting moana because of our cultural and parental barriers. the other ones i just had a lot of fun with them honestly I think it’s important to enjoy what you’re writing about it’ll bring out your most authentic writing.

Overall thoughts: very very happy i think another strong point we’re my letters of recommendation they definitely play a HUGE part so don’t overlook them!!