Meet Emily Chen, a driven high school student from Mississauga, Ontario, with a lifelong passion for the arts and entrepreneurship. Growing up in a family of artists and business owners, Emily was inspired to blend her creativity with analytical thinking. With a solid academic record, including a 93% average in grade 11 and a projected 90-92% for her midterms, she's eager to embark on her journey at the University of Waterloo's Arts and Business program. Emily spends her free time volunteering at local arts organizations and running a small online business, hoping to gain acceptance into a program that will help her turn her passions into a thriving career. 