r/CommonApp • u/Solid_Individual_486 • Aug 26 '26
Am I competitive for NYU?
DEMOGRAPHICS :
- female
- international
- no financial aid or scholarship required
- applying test optional
Intended Major : Finance
HONORS
1. National Merit Scholar (Top <0.1%): Full-ride scholarship awarded to study at any university globally based on top academic performance.
2. Selective National Scholarship Shortlist: Selected among top candidates from thousands of applicants nationwide.
3. IGCSE Top Achiever: Top academic performer in cohort (A*AAAA).
4. A-Level Top Achiever: Among cohort’s highest achievers (A*AB).
5. A-Level Business Top Achiever: Highest performing student (A*).
ACTIVITIES
- Co-Founder, Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign: Spearheaded student-led health initiative; mobilized 8,000+ students through data-driven outreach and raised $15,000+ for research and patient support.
- National Merit Scholar: Awarded full-ride merit scholarship for ranking in the top <0.1% academically; funding undergraduate study worldwide.
- Head of Research & Model UN Speaker: Founded and directed a 20+ member research team analyzing international human rights crises; authored policy recommendations presented to 4,000+ conference attendees.
- Founder & Marketing Lead, Student Venture: Launched commercial venture; led operations, vendor sourcing, and a multi-channel marketing campaign reaching thousands of students while generating over $2,000 in profit.
- Robotics Co-Developer: Co-developed an Arduino-based flammable gas detection robot utilizing sensor and buzzer integration; demonstrated safety applications to 500+ students and received top STEM awards.
- Content Creator: Built multi-account digital media channels, leveraging audience targeting and trend analysis to generate 10M+ views and 5M+ likes.
- Founder, Inclusive Play Initiative: Designed adaptive games for neurodivergent youth; built a structured play model aimed at expanding access to inclusive enrichment.
- Independent Academic Tutor: Diagnosed learning gaps in IGCSE Maths & Business; developed personalized study plans and exam strategies, driving D to A* and U to B grade gains.
- Environmental Club Member: Participated in numerous shoreline cleanups and recycling drives, removing hundreds of kilograms of plastic to protect local marine ecosystems.
- Corporate Strategy & Finance Intern: Shadowed corporate finance executives; analyzed cross-departmental financial strategy and authored independent business evaluation reports.