Chloe Kim Manilay

Harvard University • Government, History, and Humanities • Class of 2024

GPA: 4.3

SAT: 1530

4.3

Weighted GPA

1530

SAT

Co-Valedictorian

Class Rank

Key Activities

Bridge Project President (4 years)

Translated resources for immigrant parents who spoke primarily Spanish or Korean, expanding the program as her passion project.

Vice President of ASB (Associated Student Body)

Student government leadership role.

Dance Team Co-founder (4 years)

Co-founded and participated in the dance team, competing locally and performing for the school.

Mayor's Office Intern at LA City Hall (Junior Summer)

Split time between "Inside Safe" homelessness and housing outreach team (field work, moving residents into interim housing) and communications office (Korean translation, media outreach, press liaison, transcribing interviews).

Mayor Karen Bass's Mayoral Campaign Volunteer (Sophomore Summer)

Gained early political experience.

Korea Town Storytelling Project

Conducted oral history interviews with LGBTQ elders.

Student Election Worker and Translator

Worked at polls during elections.

Debate Team Captain (2 years)

Participated in debate and served as team captain.

American Society of Civil Engineers High School Day Chapter Founder

Founded school chapter.

Science Quiz Bowl Chapter Founder

Founded school chapter.

Scholar Circle Mentorship Program Runner

Ran a mentorship program.

English and Spanish Tutor

Provided tutoring services.

Key Club and Interact Club Member

Community service involvement.

Lunar New Year's Committee Member

Cultural event planning.

Scholarships & Awards Received

Congressional Silver Service Award

Presidential Gold Service Award

Distinguished Young Woman Award of Los Angeles County

Mayoral Community Service Award

#1 Score in LA County on National Spanish Exam (2023)

Gold Medal on National Spanish Exam (2022)

California Seal of Biliteracy (Spanish)

High Honors with Distinction (School's Honor Roll)

First Place in Essay Contest

Miscellaneous Debate Awards

Advanced Courses

Advanced Placement (AP)

AP World HistoryScore: 5

AP Spanish LanguageScore: 5

AP US HistoryScore: 5

AP English LanguageScore: 5

AP Calculus ABScore: 4

AP Environmental ScienceScore: 4

AP DrawingScore: 4

AP Spanish LiteratureScore: 5

AP Calculus BCScore: N/A

AP English LiteratureScore: N/A

AP GovernmentScore: N/A

Dual Enrollment

Chicano History (Community College)

Korean (Community College)

Business (Community College)

Essay Topics & Themes

Love for Greek mythology and its connection to hospitality, exemplified by family's Airbnb

Cross-cultural connections and work with languages

Political experiences and passion for public service

Bridge Project and work with immigrant communities

Additional Acceptances

Intended Majors & Universities

Applied to programs focused on Government, History, and Humanities with strong interest in International Relations across various universities.

Columbia University (Columbia Undergraduate Scholar Program)UC Santa Barbara (Chancellor's Scholarship)

Notes on Application

Emphasize authenticity, genuineness, and the importance of pursuing passions

Don't discount niche or seemingly unrelated life experiences, as they can significantly shape character and contribute to a compelling application

Build long-lasting relationships through community involvement and early engagement to secure unique opportunities

Focus on cross-cultural connections and how your unique background contributes to your perspective

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