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Dream School

My College Data Sheet — Harvard University

University Name	Harvard University
Location	Cambridge, MA.
Student Body Makeup	Male/Female: 47% Male, 53% Female Race: 40% White, 16% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 9% Black, 20% other / international About 7,000 undergraduates overall
Deadlines	Early Action: November 1st — Early Decision: N/A Regular Admission: January 1st
Approx. # of Applications	47,893 applications
# of Acceptances	2,003
Average Freshman SAT	1550 — ACT: 35 — Required
Average Cost Per Year	Tuition: $59,320 Room & Board: $22,130 Books & Fees: $5,476 Other: $3,000 Total: $86,926
% Receiving Financial Aid	55%
AP Credit	Yes — Scores Needed: 5 My Courses: AP Statistics, AP Pre-Cal, AP Human Geography, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP US History, AP Language & Composition, AP Economics
Student / Faculty Ratio	6 students : 1 Professor
Grad Students Teach?	Yes — at times lead lectures and monthly workshop sessions
Application Format	Common App + University Supplement
Application Fee	$85
Rec Letters	Required: 2 Teachers + 1 Counselor Suggested: + 1 mentor in the business field
Essay Questions
Harvard has long recognized the importance of enrolling a student body with a diversity of perspectives and experiences. How will the life experiences that shaped who you are today enable you to contribute to Harvard? Describe a time when you strongly disagreed with someone about an idea or issue. How did you communicate or engage with this person? What did you learn from this experience? Briefly describe any of your extracurricular activities, employment experience, travel, or family responsibilities that have shaped who you are. How do you hope to use your Harvard education in the future? Top 3 things your roommates might like to know about you.
Additional Info
Additional Info Needed	The SAT has started to be required since the class of 2029. They do take AP Exam credits for 4 at times. Their business program is rigorous and applications which include networking are appreciated.
Other Considerations	There is no specific Business School for Harvard undergrad — plan is Economics major then MBA from Harvard Business School.
Why Did I Want to Go to This School?	One of the biggest elements of success in the business world is the art of networking and the power of connections. Harvard University serves that very element on a gold platter with the alumni network and the industry leaders it brings in to teach, which has been an attractive offer to me since my freshman year. Additionally, their economics program is more application based than just learning the knowledge required, serving the purpose of guiding me into my own businesses, especially the new sequence they provide of EC 1011a and EC 1011b. Leading into the creation of business: Harvard Innovation Labs is almost a natural laboratory built into the university which will help me accelerate my businesses and work on my MVP in realtime while studying. Lastly, the finance organizations at Harvard and the investing clubs that it has are very competitive in their nature and have such a strong bond within the club to invest and learn how to make money in the Wall Street world fast. Combining the elements of networking, investing, startup enterprise and applied economics, Harvard has the exact toolkit that a startup founder like me needs.
Travel from Frisco, TX (11680 Kingsville Dr) Distance 1,595 miles Travel Time 6 hrs 45 min One-Way Cost $252–440 Yearly Cost $1,008–1,760 Route: 26.6 mi drive + 1,562 mi flight + 6.4 mi transit Mode: Tesla → DFW → Logan (BOS) → Uber/T to Cambridge ↗ Home → DFW ↗ Logan → Harvard

Good Chance — D3 Track & Field Recruit

My College Data Sheet — NYU Stern

NYU

University Name	NYU Stern
Location	New York City, NY.
Student Body Makeup	Male/Female: 44% Male, 56% Female Race: 35% White, 25% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 6% Black, 21% international + other Total undergraduates: 26,000 — Stern: ~2,500
Deadlines	Early Decision: November 1st — ED Round 2: January 1st Regular Admission: January 15th
Approx. # of Applications	110,000 applied total — 10,000 applied to Stern
# of Acceptances	400
Average Freshman SAT	1550 — ACT: 34 — Requested
Average Cost Per Year	Tuition: $60,438 Room & Board: $22,000 Books & Fees: $3,000 Other: $2,500 Total: $85,000–90,000
% Receiving Financial Aid	48%
AP Credit	Yes — Scores Needed: 4 and 5 My Courses: AP Statistics, AP Pre-Cal, AP Human Geography, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP US History, AP Language & Composition, AP Economics, AP World, AP CSA
Student / Faculty Ratio	8:1
Grad Students Teach?	Yes — they teach often and assist professors regularly
Application Format	Common App + University Supplement
Application Fee	$80
Rec Letters	Required: 1 Teacher Suggested: 2 Teachers + Professor / Mentor
Essay Questions
Tell us about a time you encountered a perspective different from your own. What did you learn—about yourself, the other person, or the world? Tell us about an experience you've had working with others who have different backgrounds or perspectives. What challenges did your group face? Did you overcome them, and if so, how? What role did you try to play in helping people to work together, and what did you learn from your efforts? Tell us about someone you've observed who does a particularly good job helping people think or work together. How does this person set the stage for common exploration or work? How do they react when difficulties or dissensions arise?
Additional Info
Additional Info Needed	Unlike Harvard, Stern is offered to undergraduates and you can apply directly to the program. Additionally, due to it being a D3 school I am able to qualify and apply for a recruitment process for the mile.
Other Considerations	There is no campus life — the campus is the city. You cannot transfer to Stern from another NYU school.
Why Did I Want to Go to This School?	NYU brings the real world experience with the college life that is desired by almost all business undergraduates. I believe that is the best school for my studies due to the location being right in the heart of NYC, where I also want to live. Additionally due to its location, the accessibility it provides to businesses around begins the real world experience and the job process becomes a lot simpler. Commuting via foot ensures that my expenses aren't too high, but I must be able to tackle the rent costs. NYU Stern Business School itself is known to provide a very high success rate of undergraduate internships within the 1st and 2nd year itself, which leads to job transitions during the end of my bachelors. Lastly, the school has 2 more campuses in Shanghai and Abu Dhabi, which would be a great experience to visit and learn more about business worldwide.
Travel from Frisco, TX (11680 Kingsville Dr) Distance 1,402 miles Travel Time 6 hrs 15 min One-Way Cost $215–320 Yearly Cost $860–1,280 Route: 26.6 mi drive + 1,361 mi flight + 14.4 mi transit Mode: Tesla → DFW → LaGuardia (LGA) → Uber/Subway to Manhattan ↗ Home → DFW ↗ LaGuardia → NYU Stern

Good Chance

My College Data Sheet — IU Kelley School of Business

University Name	Indiana University (IU Kelley School of Business)
Location	Bloomington, IN
Student Body Makeup	Male/Female: 52% Male, 48% Female Race: 60% Caucasian, 15% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 6% African American, 9% International + other
Deadlines	Early Action: November 1st — Early Decision: N/A Regular Admission: February 1st
Approx. # of Applications	18,000 for Kelley School of Business
# of Acceptances	3,000
Average Freshman SAT	1490 — ACT: 33 — Requested
Average Cost Per Year	Tuition: $42,700 Room & Board: $14,400 Books & Fees: $1,300 Other: $4,500 Total: $62,900
% Receiving Financial Aid	60%
AP Credit	Yes — Scores Needed: 3, 4, or 5 My Courses: AP Statistics, AP Pre-Cal, AP Human Geography, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP US History, AP Language & Composition, AP Economics, AP World, AP CSA
Student / Faculty Ratio	17:1
Grad Students Teach?	Only in introduction classes — rare for IU Kelley
Application Format	Common App
Application Fee	Not listed
Rec Letters	Not listed
Essay Questions
In 200–400 words, describe your academic and career plans and any special interest (e.g. undergraduate research, academic interests, leadership opportunities) that you are eager to pursue as an undergraduate at Indiana University. If you encountered any unusual circumstances, challenges, or obstacles in pursuit of your education, you may share those experiences and how you overcame them.
Additional Info
Additional Info Needed	IU Kelley does have supplementals but you need to first apply for IU Bloomington and get accepted, then you can apply for the Kelley School of Business where the supplement is provided.
Other Considerations	There is an accelerated MBA Program where I can complete it in 5 years. Their management program has a lot of emphasis on governance and management in government, which could lead to my pathway of affiliation in politics and lobbying.
Why Did I Want to Go to This School?	Kelley School of Business has a rather unorthodox approach to learning which is absolutely amazing — it provides workshops where you have to apply to get selected, but once you are then there are case studies and interactive classes provided to you. This includes building startups, ventures and approaching businesses: real time learning at real time moments with professors not just giving lectures but being able to let you work on your own to create your own companies. Additionally they have something called the I-Core program, where you solve cases in junior year combining the major elements of a business. Lastly, they have a study abroad program just like NYU where more than 60% of students study abroad, which makes studying at IU Kelley an even more attractive offer.
Travel from Frisco, TX (11680 Kingsville Dr) Distance 837 miles Travel Time 5 hrs 15 min One-Way Cost $191–331 Yearly Cost $764–1,324 Route: 26.6 mi drive + 761 mi flight + 49.4 mi drive Mode: Tesla → DFW → Indianapolis (IND) → Uber to Bloomington ↗ Home → DFW ↗ Indianapolis → Kelley

Safety

My College Data Sheet — University of Texas at Dallas

UTD

University Name	University of Texas at Dallas
Location	Dallas, TX
Student Body Makeup	Male/Female: 56.3% Male, 43.7% Female Race: 34.81% Asian, 20.03% White, 16% Hispanic, 5.29% Black, 18.75% International + other
Deadlines	Early Action: December 1st — Early Decision: N/A Regular Admission: June 1st
Approx. # of Applications	31,739 applications
# of Acceptances	20,704
Average Freshman SAT	1280 — ACT: 27 — N/A
Average Cost Per Year	Tuition: $14,644 Room & Board: $18,344 Books & Fees: $1,200 Other: $2,000 Total: $34,188
% Receiving Financial Aid	70%+ receive aid — average aid: $16,094
AP Credit	Yes — Scores Needed: 3, 4, and 5 My Courses: AP Statistics, AP Pre-Cal, AP Human Geography, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP US History, AP Language & Composition, AP Economics, AP World, AP CSA
Student / Faculty Ratio	27:1
Grad Students Teach?	No — extremely rare. They conduct student-led programs for high schoolers.
Application Format	Common App + University Supplement + Apply Texas
Application Fee	$75 (waivable via SAT/ACT score)
Rec Letters	Required: 0 Suggested: Up to 3 (especially for AES Scholarship)
Essay Questions
Not required. If applying through Apply Texas: Topic A: "Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?" (500–750 words) Topic B: "Most students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them in an essential way. Tell us about yourself." (500–750 words)
Additional Info
Additional Info Needed	If you submit by December 1st, you could be eligible for AES — a holistic scholarship program! But you must submit recommendation letters for that.
Other Considerations	Since I am going into management, the Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM) is the business school at UTD. The Davidson Management Honors program would be most helpful and would connect me to companies around the area — I know a few who were able to take that course and go to Stripe and Goldman.
Why Did I Want to Go to This School?	As a safety, UTD may not be my top choice, but the JSOM Honors program and the feasibility along with scholarships brings the offer of UTD into a better perspective. After visiting the campus and participating in a JSOM Business camp, I believe that UTD is a great choice for business management. Their stock market program and the pricing for the overall school has made it extremely feasible to go there. Since it is also close by, transportation costs will be amongst the lowest here, bringing a better base for economic state further into my future, especially during my unpaid internships during the summer!
Travel from Frisco, TX (11680 Kingsville Dr) Distance 14.4 miles Travel Time 25–35 min One-Way Cost $0.92 (Tesla charging) Yearly Cost $3.68 (4 trips) Route: Direct drive Mode: Tesla (direct drive) ↗ Home → UT Dallas

MANIT GULIANI02 / Colleges / 2027