Read 500+ stories, managed site (8K views/mo), judged 300 prize entries. Published stories weekly, working with authors to capture their true voices.

1 of 4 featured artists in a museum exhibit on cultural legacy; volunteer at events and exhibits; transcribed 75+ pages of women’s history documents.

Founded a club focused on literature related to marginalized voices, diverse genres, and unconventional ideas. Organized meetings for 60+ members. 

Attended biweekly practices, qualifying for nationals each year. Team placed 1st at regionals (‘23, ’24) and 3rd at the JV National Championship (‘23)

Designed and sewed 25+ outfits out of upcycled materials, then donated them to a local women’s shelter. 

Led debates on book censorship and library fines, organized tours for incoming students, curated book displays. Kept detailed records of each meeting.

Refined my creative writing skills by analyzing published work, engaging in peer discussion, and crafting fiction, poetry, and nonfiction works. 

Vimy Pilgrimage Award: Fully funded trip to France for WWI studies, awarded for community service

Scholastic Writing Awards: gold key in humour, silver key in flash fiction, silver key in journalism

AP International Diploma and AP Scholar with Distinction

Chosen for Three-Up: program where teens from 3 countries co-write a play to be performed by actors

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Duke University

Vanderbilt University

New York University

Columbia University

Colgate University

Emory University

Washington University in St. Louis

DI

Applicant

2024/2025

Economics

Duke University

Accepted

Rejected

Female

Asian

Canada

Private School

Completed 6 AP Exams

1520 SAT

National

Literary Magazine

Essays

A Cup of Tea: A Symbol of Unity and Shared Humanity

Emory University Application