Why Hong Kong Baptist University

I chose Hong Kong Baptist University because it offers the opportunity to explore my interests in business administration and choose one or two concentrations from 8 options. The HKBU School of Business is highly regarded for its top-quality education, being triple-accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA - the leading accreditation bodies in business education. Moreover, HKBU is known for its generous scholarship opportunities, which further supports my academic and career goals.

Stats

My GPA wasn't perfect initially because I didn't focus enough on it during my early high school years, being heavily involved in work and extracurricular activities. However, starting in grade 11, I dedicated myself to improving my grades, aiming to consistently achieve above average results. By the end of high school, I earned a GPA of 4.7 out of 5.0.

For standardized tests, I scored 132 out of 140 on the UNT (Unified National Testing) and achieved an overall score of 7.0 on the IELTS without extensive preparation. Fun fact: I spent all my time on Writing Task 2. When it came to the Writing Task 1, I wrote only one sentence, not the whole essay. I regretted this so much at that time.

In preparation for the Digital SAT, I committed myself daily and nightly, resulting in an overall score of 1460, with 690 in Reading and Writing and 770 in Math. I believe in the importance of practice, but also in thorough analysis of mistakes to continually improve.

Top three extracurricular activities

Since childhood, I've had a passion for creating handmade jewelry. Although I temporarily set it aside during high school, I rediscovered my love for it when a friend asked me to craft a custom necklace for an event. Since then, I've been designing and selling personalized jewelry based on my customers' preferences.

I served as a social media marketing manager, overseeing campaigns across various industries including F&B, beauty, and manufacturing. I managed accounts for local businesses such as a furniture store and Dodo Pizza, gaining valuable experience in digital marketing and business management.

At school, I established and led a pyrography club, where I taught students the art of crafting handmade figurines from wood.

Essays

For my college essays, I focused on my passion for jewelry-making and entrepreneurship. I discussed how creating handmade jewelry taught me about branding, customer preferences, and business fundamentals like sales and profitability. This experience inspired me to work in a local digital marketing agency, where I gained insights into diverse industries and honed skills in marketing and business analysis. My essays highlighted how these experiences shaped my career aspirations and commitment to combining creativity with business acumen.