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EngineerClass of 20213.8+1500+/34+stem

Mechanical Engineering Applicant

Male · South Asian · Deep South · Public

Income: 85k-100k

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.96 (UW)
SAT
1500
Class Rank
11/274
AP Courses
8
Honors
5

AP Exams Taken

Spanish LanguageEnglish LanguageCalculus ABChemistryAPUSH
Extracurricular Activities
  • ResearchWorked on three research projects throughout high school, including chemistry, animal sciences, and aerospace. Won numerous science fair awards, including first place and best of fair.
  • DebateCaptain senior year, ranked third in the state, first from school to compete nationally.
  • Youth Led NonprofitIntroduced an internationally known nonprofit to the state, hosted community events, and met with legislators to change state laws.
  • Marching/Concert BandPrincipal trumpetist, participated in competitions and football games, helped new members.
  • Flight SimulatorActive in flight simulators, piloted domestic and international flights, amassed over 300 flight hours.
  • Volunteer at MosqueOrganized community events and daily dinners, lived at the mosque for two weeks each year.
  • FishingParticipated in fishing trips and tournaments, connected to aerospace research project on aircraft designs based on fish.
  • Science ClubsParticipated in Ocean Bowl and Science Olympiad, won regional medals.
  • Summer JobWorked part-time at a fast food restaurant.
Awards & Honors
  • Society for Science Award
  • Description: Awarded for community innovation in animal sciences research, given to 20 people worldwide each year.
  • Intel ISEF Finalist
  • Description: Recognized for a project in chemistry.
  • Academic All American
  • Description: Awarded for achievements in debate.
  • National Qualifier
  • Description: Qualified for nationals in debate twice.
  • Highest Distinction Level
  • Description: Awarded in debate by NSDA.

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Procrastinated on most essays except for Princeton, which was evident in the results.

Letters of Recommendation
  • AP Chem Teacher

    Very good relationship, letter was fantastic, highlighted community building in the classroom.

  • AP Spanish Teacher

    Had for four years, knows the student well, letter is expected to be great.

  • Debate Coach

    Likely the best recommendation, strong positive remarks expected.

  • Counselor

    Average, based on generic questions.

College Decisions

Accepted (5)

Rochester Institute of TechnologyWorcester Polytechnic InstituteUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborVanderbilt UniversityPrinceton University

Waitlisted (2)

Washington University in St. LouisUniversity of Chicago

Rejected (5)

Yale UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaColumbia UniversityHarvard UniversityStanford University

Profile Tags

ResearchDebateLeadershipClubVolunteeringCommunity ServiceAcademic CompetitionAdvanced CourseworkScience OlympiadYouth Mentor
Profile Ratings
91
Overall Score
Academic8.5
Extracurricular9.2
Awards9.5
Quick Stats
CategoryEngineer
Year2021
MajorMechanical Engineering
GPA3.96 (UW)
SAT1500
Acceptances5
Rejections5