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Computer ScientistClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem

Computer Engineering, Computer Science Applicant

Trans Woman · Hispanic and Filipino · Northern California, San Francisco · Small Private High School, roughly 400 students

Income: 500k

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.89 (UW)
ACT
36
Honors
18

AP Exams Taken

AP Environmental Science, 5AP Chemistry, 4AP Literature, 3AP Computer Science A, ?AP Computer Science Principles, ?AP Calculus BC, ?
Extracurricular Activities
  • Summer Intern at Local Education Nonprofit40 hours per week, 7 weeks during summer
  • Middle School Tutor3 hours per week, full school year
  • President of Investment ClubManaged actual $100,000 portfolio along with other club members, 2 hours per week, full school year
  • Fencing Team Captain6 hours per week
  • Science Team MemberCompeted in various local science competitions, including University of California, Berkeley's Bioengineering Competition
  • Math Club Founding Member1 hour per week
  • Chamber Orchestra4-5 hours per week
Awards & Honors
  • 1st Place at University of California, Berkeley Bioengineering Competition
  • Description: Won throughout 3 years of participation
  • 2nd Place at University of California, Berkeley Bioengineering Competition
  • Description: Won throughout 3 years of participation

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Generic piece about my relationship to creativity, rated 4/10.

Interview Experiences
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Performance/Outcome: 5/10, answered questions decently but was unprepared with questions.
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Performance/Outcome: 7/10, struggled initially but connected well with the interviewer.
Letters of Recommendation
  • Math/CS Teacher

    I was one of her favorite students and we had a good rapport.

  • English Teacher

    Generally positive, but weaker relationship.

  • College Counselor

    Generally good relationship, somewhat generic recommendation.

College Decisions

Accepted (6)

University of Colorado, BoulderUniversity of Washington, SeattleUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborCalifornia Polytechnic State UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of California, Santa Barbara

Waitlisted (3)

University of California, San DiegoColumbia UniversityUniversity of Chicago

Rejected (6)

Stanford UniversityCalifornia Institute of TechnologyMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCarnegie Mellon UniversityUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, Berkeley

Profile Tags

ResearchLeadershipPresidentClubInvestment ClubVolunteeringCommunity ServiceMath CompetitionScience OlympiadCreative WritingPublic Speaking
Profile Ratings
66
Overall Score
Academic8.5
Extracurricular6.5
Awards4.0
Quick Stats
CategoryComputer Scientist
Year2022
MajorComputer Engineering, Computer Science
GPA3.89 (UW)
ACT36
Acceptances6
Rejections6