A high-achieving student from Illinois with a perfect ACT score and wide-ranging leadership experience earned a full-ride scholarship to UT Austin’s McCombs School of Business through strategic counseling and rigorous interview preparation.
University of Texas at Austin
Location: Illinois
GPA/Class Rank: 4.7
Test Score: 34 ACT
Major: Business / Finance
A unique combination of leadership roles across business, engineering, and multicultural initiatives, paired with real entrepreneurial experience, positioning him as a student with strong potential for international business impact.
Varsity Tennis
Student Council Treasurer
Multicultural Club President
Engineering Club President
Campus Ministry Leader
A high-achieving student from Illinois, with a 4.7 GPA and a perfect ACT score, faced the challenge of applying to 15 competitive colleges while managing extensive extracurricular involvement, including athletics, academic clubs, and leadership roles.
Working with a dedicated college counselor through HelloCollege, the student received structured guidance to stay organized and focused throughout the demanding application process. The counselor meticulously reviewed essays, provided personalized advice on college selection, and arranged multiple mock interviews to prepare for scholarship opportunities at top schools.
Beyond academics, the counselor offered mentorship, showing genuine interest in the student’s goals and ensuring support at every step. This guidance helped the student secure a full-ride scholarship to the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas.
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