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Computer ScientistClass of 20233.8+1500+/34+steminternational
Computer Science, Computer Science and Business Applicant
Male · Indian International
Income: Full Pay
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
97 (UW)
SAT
1580
Class Rank
1/160
Extracurricular Activities
- Winning Team Leader at a NASA challenge1st out of 9000 entries, copyrighted design
- Published research using CS skills in Aerospace EngineeringFunded by national government science scheme, 2 patents in final stages
- Team Lead at a NASA ChallengeIndian Winner and Asian Runner Up, managed 50+ international students
- Aerodynamic Engineer at Car Racing ChallengeTop 5 across North India, secured sponsorship from a leading automobile company
- Founder of a non-profit for Autistic childrenMajor time commitment, national level recognition award, used CS skills in apps/3D design
- App Developer of finalist team at the country's largest tech challengeWon chance to work with national government afterward
- Internship at a leading American consulting firmMultinational
- Developed an app against COVIDCollaborated with students from top US universities, 4.9 rating on Play Store, pitched to government
- Head Boy of the school student body
- Interviewed a Nobel laureatePublished articles as an editorial board member for a newspaper for 4 years
- Developed a novel refrigeration systemWon Gold Medal at one of India's largest science fairs
- Volunteer work
Awards & Honors
- ★Scholar of one of the country's toughest school-level exam
- ★Description: Academic scholarship by Government of India
- ★Indian Winners and International Top 5 at a NASA Challenge
- ★Description: Pitched in-person at one of the NASA Centers
- ★Mega Finalist at a Harvard Student Agency Entrepreneurship Challenge
- ★Description: Top 1%
- ★High Distinction Medal at International Chemistry Quiz
- ★Description: By Royal Australian Institute, 95000+ students
- ★Special Achievement Award across 25 campuses of my school
- ★Description: For extra-curricular contributions
- ★C2 Proficiency in Cambridge English
- ★Description: 208 out of 210 score
- ★International Rank 4 at a Global Maths Olympiad
- ★Description: Across 28 countries
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Personal and unique topic, could have been improved with a stronger conclusion
Letters of Recommendation
College Decisions
Accepted (12)
Purdue UniversityUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborUniversity of Illinois, Urbana ChampaignImperial College LondonGeorgia State UniversityColumbia UniversityUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of TorontoNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaDuke University
Waitlisted (7)
University of Massachusetts, AmherstCalifornia Institute of TechnologyUniversity of California, Los AngelesGeorgia Institute of TechnologyPrinceton UniversityDartmouth CollegeCarnegie Mellon University
Rejected (8)
Stanford UniversityUniversity of OxfordJohns Hopkins UniversityUniversity College LondonYale UniversityHarvard UniversityCornell UniversityUniversity of California, Berkeley
Profile Tags
ResearchNASA ChallengeLeadershipFounderNonprofitApp DevelopmentInternshipPublished ResearchVolunteer WorkAcademic CompetitionMath OlympiadScience OlympiadCreative WritingRegarding your choice between University of Southern California and University of Pennsylvania M&Tconsider the following factors:- Program Fit: Evaluate which program aligns better with your career goals in Computer Science and Business.- Financial Aid: Consider the total scholarship offered by University of Southern California and how it compares to the costs at University of Pennsylvania.- Campus Culture: Reflect on which university's environment you feel more comfortable in.- Location: Think about the opportunities available in Los Angeles versus Philadelphia.- Alumni Network: Research the strength of the alumni network in your desired field at both institutions.Ultimatelychoose the one that best aligns with your personal and professional aspirations.