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Computer ScientistClass of 20213.8+1400+/31+stem

Computer Science Applicant

Male · Middle Eastern (which is reported as White) · TX · Large public

Income: 40-50k

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.95 (UW)
SAT
1490
Class Rank
160/920
AP Courses
8

AP Exams Taken

AP CSP 2020, 5
Extracurricular Activities
  • Education BusinessRelated to computer science education, built since middle school, users in the six-figure range, estimated time commitment 10-20 hours per week.
  • Various Programming ProjectsGrouped major projects including data visualization libraries, web scrapers, web apps, games, etc., estimated time commitment 5 hours per week.
  • Student GovernmentJoined under a leadership position, planned school events, intended to run for student body President but moved countries.
  • Technology Student AssociationMember since junior year, placed for state in one event, achieved 2 regional 1st places.
Awards & Honors
  • Academic Excellence in Computer Science
  • Description: School awards from two different schools for grades 9 and 10.
  • Academic Excellence in Mathematics
  • Description: Award for grade 10.
  • TSA Regionals - 3rd Place
  • Description: Event redacted, 2020, regionals, state cancelled due to COVID.
  • TSA Regionals - 1st Place
  • Description: Event redacted, 2021.
  • TSA Regionals - 2nd Place
  • Description: Event redacted, 2021.

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Discussed personal development, character, and experiences moving countries.

Interview Experiences
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Performance/Outcome: Went well, interviewer impressed, specifics unknown.
Letters of Recommendation
  • Computer Science Teacher

    10/10, described as one of the best students taught.

  • Government Teacher

    5 or 6/10, limited interaction due to online learning.

  • Business Associate

    8-10/10, strong letter discussing collaborative work in the CS education space.

College Decisions

Accepted (4)

Texas A&M UniversityVirginia Institute of TechnologyUniversity of Texas at DallasUniversity of Houston

Waitlisted (3)

Carnegie Mellon UniversityPurdue UniversityBoston University

Rejected (9)

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUniversity of Texas at AustinGeorgia Institute of TechnologyNortheastern UniversityHarvey Mudd CollegeUniversity of California, BerkeleyVanderbilt UniversityHarvard UniversityStanford University

Profile Tags

ResearchAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)LeadershipClubTechnology ClubVolunteeringCommunity ServiceAcademic CompetitionEntrepreneurshipPersonal Projects
Profile Ratings
71
Overall Score
Academic7.5
Extracurricular8.5
Awards4.0
Quick Stats
CategoryComputer Scientist
Year2021
MajorComputer Science
GPA3.95 (UW)
SAT1490
Acceptances4
Rejections9