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Stella W•••••

Stella W•••••

  • Social Sciences
  • Class of 2028
  • Taipei, Taiwan

About

Social Sciences major @ Stanford | 200k + in Merit Scholarships | Debater + Poet

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Academics

GPA (UW)4.00Top 2%
GPA (W)4.63
SAT1570Top 5%

Advanced coursework

APAP World History5/ 5
APAP European History5/ 5
APAP Statistics5/ 5
APAP United States History5/ 5
APAP English Language and Composition5/ 5
APAP Japanese Language and Culture5/ 5
GPA (UW)4.00Top 2%
GPA (W)4.63
SAT1570Top 5%

Advanced coursework

APAP World History5/ 5
APAP European History5/ 5
APAP Statistics5/ 5
APAP United States History5/ 5
APAP English Language and Composition5/ 5
APAP Japanese Language and Culture5/ 5
APAP United States Government and Politics5/ 5
APAP Seminar5/ 5
APAP Calculus AB5/ 5
APAP English Literature and Composition5/ 5
APAP Macroeconomics5/ 5
APAP Microeconomics5/ 5
APAP Research5/ 5
APAP Calculus BC5/ 5
APAP Biology5/ 5

How did you manage the stress of the application process?

I set screen-time limits on my phone, proactively spent time with friends, and made sure to disconnect from the internet at least 20-30 minutes before sleeping.

What is your advice for selecting and approaching recommenders?

I chose my long-time debate coach and my AP Language teacher, who could highlight my work as a writer. My suggestion is to be friendly to all teachers early on and find reasons to engage with them outside of class.

How did you organize your essay writing and narrow down your topics?

I started during the summer and used Google Sheets to find common themes across different prompts. I wrote core 200-300 word essays on central themes and then adapted them for specific school requirements.

Do you have tips for the optional components like the Brown video introduction?

The optional video introduction really isn't optional. I used CapCut to create an entertaining and polished video with quick cuts and varied intonation to ensure I stood out from thousands of other applicants.