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Applicant

Application Year:

2024/2025

Major:

Economics

Studying at:

University of Texas at Austin
University Status
Accepted
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Demographics
First Generation
International
Low income

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Hispanic

Country

Peru

High School Type

Private School
Academics at a Glance
Completed 7 IB Exams

1500 SAT


Key Activities & Awards
International
Best Delegate in Yale LA MUN
School
I was in charge of 600 students and their activities

Essays
The Power of Inclusion: A Journey with a Sock-Covered Controller
Common App
Prompt 5

Accepted:

University of Texas at Austin Application

Application Year:

2024/2025

Successful Application6 Essays

Help us get to know you better. Please write five sentences (numbered 1–5) that give us some insight into you, your life, your interests and your experiences. There are no right answers — feel free to be creative and think outside the box.

If you could add one required course—on any topic—to your high school’s curriculum, what would it be and why? What would you have liked to learn that wasn’t available to you?

Prospective students cite many reasons for pursuing education in the liberal arts, and we would like to know why you want to do so. In 250 words or less, tell us why you want to study the liberal arts. Consider (but don’t feel obligated to answer all) questions like: Why should anyone study liberal arts at all? Why does the world need the liberal arts? What does your liberal arts degree get you? What will you do with your liberal arts education?

Think of all the activities — both in and outside of school — that you have been involved with during high school. Which one are you most proud of and why? (Guidance for students: This can include an extracurricular activity, a club/organization, volunteer activity, work or a family responsibility.)

Extracurricular

Why are you interested in the major you indicated as your first-choice major?

Why This Major

Teamwork and community are pillars of the Canfield Business Honors Program. When reviewing your resume, is there a particular aspect that reflects these values? Tell us more about this experience and how you will bring these values to Canfield Business Honors.