Caitlin Quinn of San Francisco, CA, would be considered by many as the model student. Caitlin has a GPA of 3.9, an SAT I score of 1680, a composite ACT score of 23, and scores of 5 and 3 on the AP English and Biology exams, respectively. Though Caitlin’s counselor recommendation reveals a weakness in regards to standardized testing, Caitlin’s academic achievements have earned her Consistent High Honors and the Cum Laude Award. She is the captain of two sports, yearbook editor, co-founder of the Quidditch Club and the Israeli Culture Club, and is passionate about drama, film, and media. Recently, Quinn participated in a trip to Israel that drove her to reconnect with her Jewish heritage and inspired a moving photo essay that she shared with 400 students. Caitlin is Caucasian and has four alumni connections.
I recommend accepting Caitlin into the College. Though she might not be a strong test-taker, Caitlin’s high GPA and academic honors are enough to convince me that she does have the strong work ethic necessary to thrive at the College. From sports to culture and the arts, Caitlin shows full investment in her many interests and her lengthy lists of quality leadership roles shows that she definitely has the potential to use her passions to contribute greatly to the community at the College. Furthermore, her journey to self-discovery in Israel and her resulting contributions to her community shows that Caitlin is open to growth as a student and as a person, and is willing to use her findings to grow personally and incite change in the world around her. Her astounding combination of rigorous courses, a helpful attitude, and an eagerness to learn for the sake of learning will make her an excellent addition.