Chance anxious asian girl crying and begging for unc (uchicago, bu, nyu as reaches)

East Asian Female that goes to school in a competitive NC district. I am upper middle class and plan to apply as a business/public policy major. I have no hooks.

I am applIed EA to UNC and am in state. (I also did Uchicago EA)

Academics:

  • Will complete 14 AP courses and 10 dual enrollment classes by graduation
  • Noteable APs : lang, lit, calc, stats, comp gov, gov and micro. Earned mostly AP scores of 4 and 5
  • 4.7 w 3.97 uw gpa
  • Class rank 22/621 (top 5%)
  • Sat score is my weak area with a 1440~ 740 e 700 m (terrible ik :()

Ecs

  • Internship with Local Nonprofit — Marketing Policy Intern
    • Crafted educational materials and collaborated with lawyers and a congresswoman to create food stamp/EBT policy plans aiding 100+ low-income families
    • 24 hrs/week, 7 weeks/year
    • Grades active: 11
  • Make a Wish — Co-founder | Vice President
    • Led a team of 50+ members in school-wide initiatives; organized fundraisers and educational drives, raising over $2,000
    • 2 hrs/week, 35 weeks/year
    • Grades active: 10, 11, 12
  • Food Stamp-Based Nonprofit — Co-founder | Co-President
    • Co-founded and led 10 officers to host 5+ food drives with district commissioner support; created a demo app to locate EBT-accepting stores
    • 2 hrs/week, 35 weeks/year
    • Grades active: 10, 11, 12
  • Local Environmental Nonprofit — Fundraising & Marketing Intern
    • Supported fundraising projects promoting environmental awareness; made donor calls for 5 social events; gained experience in nonprofit resource management
    • 24 hrs/week, 9 weeks/year
    • Grades active: 10
  • Local Library — Volunteer | Civic & Financial Literacy Instructor
    • Led 10+ literacy classes with Save the Children; taught 50+ low-income youth/families about budgeting, voting, and elections
    • 4 hrs/week, 20 weeks/year
    • Grades active: 11, 12
  • DECA — Member | Event Prep Committee
    • 3× State Competitor in marketing events; tutored 10+ new members in event prep; developed skills in case analysis and entrepreneurship
    • 3 hrs/week, 24 weeks/year
    • Grades active: 9, 10, 11, 12
  • FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) — Member | State Finalist
    • Top 10 State Finalist; strengthened public speaking and business strategy skills; presented and tested on supply chain management
    • 2 hrs/week, 24 weeks/year
    • Grades active: 11, 12
  • TSA (Technology Student Association) — State Finalist
    • Developed business-technology integration skills; presented an architectural design project tailored to community needs
    • 2 hrs/week, 24 weeks/year
    • Grades active: 11
  • Violinist
    • Performed regularly at senior homes and primary schools; used music to uplift community members; participated in 7+ community showcases
    • 2 hrs/week, 32 weeks/year
    • Grades active: 9, 10, 11, 12
  • Art Academy — Artist | National Finalist
    • 4× Top 25% National Finalist in the Art Celebration Contest; created paintings for local events to inspire and engage the community
    • 2 hrs/week, 32 weeks/year
    • Grades active: 9, 10, 11, 12

Awards:/Honors

Ap scholar w distinction x2

Fbla top 10 at states

Tsa finalist at states

Scholastic writing comp silver key

Nhs member

My essays are about mostly about my internship teaching kids about civic literacy and the importance of voting and why I started ebtrun and how I got my interest in the intersection between business and public policy. I'd I feel like they are mid but at least they tell a story.

rec letters from my comp gov and apes teachers.

Yeah I know I have no chance :(

Posted Dec 3, 2025, 1:24 AM UTC

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