Matthew
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| Name | Matthew |
| Last Name | Yekell |
| Display Name | Matthew |
| University attended | Stanford University |
| Major | Sociology and Economics |
| Graduation Year | 2025 |
Extracurriculars and Sports
| Extracurricular | Debate – I was a captain of my school's debate team. I was participating in Public Forum Debate, Original Oratory, and Extemporaneous Speaking. |
| Extracurricular | Volunteer – I volunteered at an organization that served LGBTQ+ youth experiencing housing insecurity. |
| Extracurricular | Research – I conducted quantitative research with the University of Houston's School of Social Work. |
| Extracurricular | PRISM – I served as a board member of my school's gender-sexuality alliance. |
| Extracurricular | Unity Council – I was a co-chair of a student organization that worked with my school's administration to correct diversity issues. |
| Extracurricular | Maverick Debate – I co-created a debate camp for middle schoolers. We had four week-long sessions spanning two summers. |
| Extracurricular | GLSEN National Student Council – I worked for an organization that creates resources for gender-sexuality alliances nationally. |
Standardized Tests
| ACT score | 35 Composite (35E, 35R, 35M, 34S) |
| AP Tests | AP English Language 5/5, AP US History 5/5, AP World History 4/5, AP Calculus BC 4/5. |
Accepted Universities
| Accepted universities | Stanford University |
| Accepted universities | University of Pennsylvania |
| Accepted universities | Duke University & Finalist for Robertson Scholarship (full ride – 4 years) |
| Accepted universities | Vanderbilt University (full tuition – 4 years) |
| Accepted universities | Dartmouth College |
| Accepted universities | Pomona College |
| Accepted universities | Claremont McKenna College ($15K – 4 years) |
| Accepted universities | WashU St. Louis (half tuition – 4 years) |
High School
| Class rank | Not in/near the top 20% |
Background
| Bio | Hello everyone! My name is Matthew, and I will be joining Stanford’s Class of 2025 after a gap year. When I was applying to colleges, I was told that attending an elite university would be impossible based on low GPA. Thankfully, I didn’t let go of my dreams so easily. I realized early on that my essays were what could separate me from other applicants, and I worked hard to figure out for myself which stories to share and how to write my essays in a way that was both strategic and personable. I’m really excited to share my insights with you and to help you achieve your dreams in the admissions process. Outside of admissions consulting, you can find me involved in debate, advocacy, and community service. |
| Hometown | Houston, Texas |
| Ethnicity | Mixed Race |
| First generation university student: | No |
| Gender | Male |
| Languages Spoken | Spanish, English, Chinese |
| Current Location | Houston, Texas |