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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