- Nora Sun
Tags: UPenn, first generation, low income
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Study: Major in cognitive science, minor in computer science
High School Experience
High school was a very positive experience for me, I liked most of my teachers as well as my peers.
Course choices
My favorite classes in high school were calculus and environmental science.
AP/IBs
AP environmental science: 4
GPA
3.7 unweighted
Standardized Testing
SAT: 1400
Extracurriculars
I played varsity baseball and varsity football for 3 years.
Recommendations
Of the three teachers that wrote my recommendations, I was very close with two of them.
Essays
My essays were about some experiences I had growing up.
Strengths
I think my test score and essays made my application stand out.
Advice
In school, prioritize your own learning and set goals to succeed academically.
Circumstances
I’m considered low income first generation, and I was recruited to my school to play football.
Why?
I was recruited for football.