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Computer ScientistClass of 20233.8+1500+/34+stem

computer engineering Applicant

Female · east Asian · average large public with very competitive program

🏷️ legacy at University of Pennsylvania

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.8 (UW)
SAT
1570
AP Courses
5

AP Exams Taken

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP Physics 1AP Computer Science AAP [None
Extracurricular Activities
  • CS NPO Directorfocused on teaching kids to code, interviewed professors, held panels, hosted summer program with approximately 100 students, collaborated with other organizations, did web development
  • Art Teacher for NPOtaught students ranging from elementary school age to college, as well as international students, had parents commission for one-on-one classes
  • Pianoplayed for 12 years, included repertoire information
  • Coding Projectscurrently making a game with a friend
  • Outreach Project Organizerorganized a project to encourage COVID vaccination, reached about 1,500 families
  • Caretakerfull-time caretaker for grandmother with Alzheimer's during sophomore year
  • STEM Club Secretaryrevived the club, recruited over 30 members, coded the website
  • Volunteer Science Teacherworked with a well-known NPO
  • Girls Who Code Member
  • Graphics Artist for School Newspaper
Awards & Honors
  • 1st in International Piano Competition
  • 1st in State Art Competition
  • State-wide Piano Awards
  • AP Scholar with Distinction
  • National Merit Commended
  • Description: missed the cutoff by 10 points
  • National Novel Writing Month Winner

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

discussed growth in physics class and reconciling art and STEM sides

Interview Experiences
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Performance/Outcome: decent, interviewer was formal but connected over common interests
Letters of Recommendation
  • AP Physics C Teacher

    re-inspired to pursue STEM

  • Math Teacher

    taught for three years, can testify to growth in math

  • Counselor

    generic but acknowledged as a good student

College Decisions

Accepted (5)

Fordham UniversityUniversity of Maryland, College ParkPurdue UniversityUniversity of Illinois, Urbana ChampaignVirginia Institute of Technology

Rejected (2)

University of PennsylvaniaGeorgia Institute of Technology

Profile Tags

ResearchLeadershipClubSTEM ClubArt ClubMusic PerformanceCreative WritingVolunteeringCommunity ServiceAcademic CompetitionWriting & Publications
Profile Ratings
79
Overall Score
Academic8.5
Extracurricular7.8
Awards7.5
Quick Stats
CategoryComputer Scientist
Year2023
Majorcomputer engineering
GPA3.8 (UW)
SAT1570
Acceptances5
Rejections2