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Saw these themes on Crimson when searching for common app cheat sheet, and thought of this thread:

Application Theme Case Studies
The Compassionate Innovator in Healthcare Technology
This student aimed to merge his interests in technology and healthcare.

Academics: Excelling in biology and computer science, he took advanced courses and participated in a coding bootcamp where he focused on developing health-related applications.

Extracurriculars: He volunteered at a hospital, where he witnessed firsthand the challenges patients and healthcare providers face. This inspired him to create a mobile app that helps streamline patient check-ins and track medical records more efficiently.

Essays: In his personal essay, he wrote about how watching his grandparents struggle with their health conditions (Alzheimer’s disease and hearing loss) inspired him to pursue this field.

Additional Info: This student had official patents and recognition from the local government. He linked directly to them in the Additional Information section.

Recommendations: Both his computer science teacher and the hospital volunteer coordinator wrote letters of recommendation underscoring his unique blend of technical ability and compassion.

The Future Urban Planner with a Passion for Sustainable Cities
This student was deeply passionate about urban development and environmental sustainability.

Academics: She excelled in advanced geography and environmental science courses, showing a strong academic interest in how cities can be designed to be more eco-friendly.

Extracurriculars: Outside the classroom, she led the school's environmental club, organizing initiatives to reduce waste and promote recycling. She also participated in a summer program focused on urban planning and sustainability at a local university. There, she developed a proposal for a green public park in an underserved community.

Essays: For her personal essay, she wrote about her vision for future cities that prioritize both human well-being and environmental health.

Recommendations: Letters of recommendation from her geography teacher and the director of the summer program emphasized her dedication and innovative ideas in sustainable urban planning.

The Artist-Activist for Social Change
A student with a strong background in the arts and a commitment to social justice crafted a theme around using creativity for activism.

Academics: She excelled in visual arts and history, often blending the two in projects that highlighted social issues.

Extracurriculars: She led her school's art club and organized exhibitions that addressed topics like racial equality and gender rights. During the summer, she interned at a community art center where she helped develop workshops for marginalized youth.

Essays: In her personal statement, she recounted how art became a powerful tool for raising awareness and driving change, sharing personal stories of how their work impacted their community.

Recommendations: Her art teacher and the director of the community art center wrote letters of recommendation that emphasized her talent and dedication to social activism through art. This painted a vivid picture of her contributions and potential.

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