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Louise Wang

University of PennsylvaniaBusiness • Class of 2023

GPA: 4.8846
ACT: 33
4.8846
Weighted GPA
33
ACT
1/125
Class Rank

Key Activities

Dance

Teacher Assistant (9th-12th), Captain (Junior/Senior year), danced 18 hours/week in 12+ styles since age 3, emphasizes passion and long-term commitment

Cultural Bridge

Internship (10th-12th), Executive Director (Junior/Senior), founded Content Creator Team, offered free online tutoring to international students in China

Piano

Memorized pieces for regional, state, and international competitions, won multiple awards

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Founded club (Junior year), President (Junior/Senior year), created to fill gap in business courses and clubs, offered lessons, organized fundraisers

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)

Freshman-Senior year, Co-President (Junior/Senior year), targeted students interested in medical field, organized activities and fundraisers

Dumbledore's Army (Harry Potter Club)

Co-founded (Freshman year), President (Freshman-Senior year), hosted events and fundraisers, highlights uniqueness

Small Business (Gift Boxes)

Co-founded (Junior year), made gift boxes with eco-friendly products, supported small businesses, earned over $1,000

School Simplified

Internship (Sophomore-Senior year), Lead of Content and member of Resource Team, wrote AP Psych and Geometry notes, created social media content

Mu Alpha Theta (Math Club)

Member (Freshman-Senior year), Historian (Junior year), competed in math competitions, managed club Instagram

Key Club

Freshman-Senior year, Mission Ignition Representative (part-time), corresponded with reps for community service, collected data

Parents' Chinese Restaurant

Freshman-Senior year, Online Manager (Senior year), Public Relations (9th-12th), created new menu, managed online platforms, took orders, updated website

Academic Games

5th-12th grade, school/national competition in linguistics, math, history

Children's Museum Volunteer

Freshman-Senior year, Playologist and General Volunteer, engaged children, ensured safety, facilitated developmental conversations

Scholarships & Awards Received

Gates Scholarship - Full ride
Miss Dance of Dixie - Won against dancers from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, competed at Nationals
Charleston International Music Competition - Second Place (Piano)
Science Olympiad - First Place State (Experimental Design)
Louisiana Federation of Music Clubs - First Place Piano State
Dance Solo High School Division - First Place (Regional Competition)
USC Bovard Scholars - Educational Preparation Program (3-week program at USC for college app prep)
AP Scholar with Distinction (average of 3.5+ on AP exams, 3+ on 5+ exams)

Advanced Courses

Advanced Placement (AP)

AP BiologyScore: 4
AP PsychologyScore: 4
AP MacroeconomicsScore: 4
AP ChineseScore: 5
AP StatisticsScore: 5
AP US HistoryScore: N/A
AP Computer Science PrinciplesScore: N/A
AP Calculus ABScore: N/A
AP Environmental ScienceScore: N/A
AP English LiteratureScore: N/A

Dual Enrollment

Human Biology (senior year)
Physics (senior year)

Other Advanced Courses

Public magnet school (2nd-12th grade)

Additional Acceptances

Intended Majors & Universities

Applied to programs focused on Business (Wharton) with emphasis on first-generation background, dance passion, cultural bridge work, and entrepreneurship through small business and family restaurant across various universities.

Princeton UniversityUniversity of Michigan (Ross School of Business)University of Texas at AustinUniversity of VirginiaUC IrvineUCLACase Western Reserve UniversityEmory UniversityUC Berkeley (Global Program)

Notes on Application

First-generation college student (neither parent attended high school or college)

Aim to submit essays at least a week before deadline

Use spreadsheet to track applications, deadlines, and results

Don't let college apps consume entire senior year - make time for friends, family, and events

Be genuine and authentic in essays

Be easy on yourself - college application season is tough with highs and lows

Don't compare yourself to others' successes

Use abbreviations and symbols to save space in activity descriptions (150 character max)

Choose activities genuinely interested in

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Quick Stats

CollegeUniversity of Pennsylvania
MajorBusiness
Admit Year2023
GPA4.8846
Test Score33

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