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MathematicianClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem
Systems Science and Engineering, Computer Science Applicant
Male · Chinese · Midwest · Public
Income: Upper middle class
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4.5 (UW)
ACT
35
AP Courses
9
Honors
8
AP Exams Taken
GovernmentBiologyStatistics
Extracurricular Activities
- ARML TeamDecently selective, almost 2000 students competing for 15 spots. Team placed 11th in the nation.
- Morgan Stanley Jumpstart ProgramAcceptance rate for the program was less than 16%. Will be presenting a project to MS executives.
- Math competitions and preparationSignificant time commitment with various competitions.
- Quant tradingPersonal project using math, achieved positive returns.
- Math communitiesAdmin of a math forum with several thousand members, involved in community outreach activities.
- Ice hockey3x varsity player.
- PianoParticipated in state-level events and played in a school-affiliated jazz band for one year.
- TutoringTutoring in math and piano, low time commitment.
- VolunteeringInvolved in various odd jobs for the city and Chinese cultural organizations.
- Biking and weightliftingPersonal achievement in setting personal records.
Awards & Honors
- ★ARML Team placing 11th
- ★AIME, AMC 12 HR
- ★Description: Achieved recognition in multiple competitions.
- ★State-level math competition, placed 10th
- ★Top AMC scorer at high school
- ★Description: Recognized for several years.
- ★National Merit Semifinalist
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Personal statement was a montage essay discussing passion for math, experiences with racism, and a significant failure in the math journey.
academic interests supplemental — Supplemental
Focused on transitioning from pure math to engineering, discussed specific classes and student organizations.
community supplemental — Supplemental
Aimed to counter stereotypes, used a day-in-the-life structure to showcase friendliness and campus involvement.
thank-you supplemental — Supplemental
Expressed gratitude to father through an analogy.
Letters of Recommendation
Language teacher
Had them for two years, not a standout student in their eyes, good writer.
Calculus BC teacher
Liked the student, evidence of early recommendation writing.
Hockey coach
Had for two years, provided an amazing recommendation letter.
College Decisions
Accepted (1)
University of Pennsylvania
Profile Tags
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