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Receiving an offer from Harvard
Today’s #howigotin.fyi brings to you Iyanu. He received an offer from Harvard University! Peek into Iyanu’s background, stats, and ECs to learn how he did it.
🌆Background
Graduated from Dy Crown High School, a public school in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.
The school is not a feeder or a private school.
60% of the school's students are low-income.
Only 50% of the school's graduates pursue higher education.
🔖GPA
Unweighted: 4.0
Weighted: 6.01 (on a 6.5 scale)
🪜Rank at School
Top 1% (ranked 5 out of 600, though the school did not officially rank students)
💯Test Scores
SAT: 1430 (710 Math, 720 Reading)
💐Academic Honors
AP Scholar with Distinction
College Board National African-American Recognition Award
Horatio Alger National Scholar
🏅Extracurricular Activities
Student Council: Executive Board, revamped council post-COVID, organized initiatives like "Presents for Perry" to donate presents to students
National Honor Society: President, led meetings, organized community service activities.
Psi Alpha: Psychology Honor Society, on executive board, organized mental health initiatives.
Track and Field: Leadership board, team captain, managed social media, set a school record for the 4x1 relay.
Work Experience: Worked at McDonald's, Walmart, a country club, and a steakhouse.
Girl Up: Feminist organization, promoted gender equality.
Environmental Club: Participated in environmental initiatives.
Music Production: Created music under the name "Yanu."
💭Advice
Essays Matter: Personal statements and essays are crucial. Focus on a central theme that reflects personal growth and optimism.
Use Adversity to Your Advantage: Discuss challenges and how they shaped you positively, but avoid excessive focus on trauma.
Make the Most of Resources: Colleges look for students who maximize their given resources, regardless of the amount.
Showcase Unique Aspects: Highlight creative projects or unique aspects of your background.
Balanced Participation: Engage deeply in a few activities rather than spreading yourself too thin.
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