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Computer ScientistClass of 20233.8+1500+/34+steminternational
Computer Science Applicant
Male · Black/Ghanaian · Ghana · Private
🏷️ Geographic
Income: lower-middle
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (W)
SAT
1580
Extracurricular Activities
- Math OlympiadWon the national math olympiad and qualified for the IMO, attended but didn't win anything. Participated in various international competitions.
- Machine Learning ResearchProposed a new method of out-of-distribution and presented it in a paper that won a gold medal at a South African international science fair.
- Coding ClubPresident and founder, taught Python to kids at school every week.
- School PlayLead actor in the school's play performed at the National Theatre.
- FundraiserStarted a fundraiser to aid underprivileged new mothers in the local community by providing care products and medical support.
- YYGSAttended the program.
- Basketball TutorTutored kids in basketball at school.
- Community Service ClubMember with about 100 hours of tutoring and various fundraisers in junior year.
- High School Volleyball TeamMember, won a couple of national awards.
- PianoABRSM Grade 5, mostly played at school events.
Awards & Honors
- ★International Math Competition Awards
- ★Description: Various awards from international math competitions.
- ★Gold Medal
- ★Description: Awarded at the South African science fair.
- ★National Math Olympiad Winner
- ★Description: Winner of the national math olympiad.
- ★School Subject Awards
- ★Description: Received various subject awards and a character award.
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Unique story reflecting on outlook and attitude to life and failure, not directly focused on intended area of study.
Interview Experiences
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Performance/Outcome: Pretty good, nervous at first but showcased non-academic side, highlighted discussion on favorite jazz albums.
- University of Pennsylvania
- Performance/Outcome: Okay, limited common academic interests but did the best possible.
Letters of Recommendation
English Teacher
Good writer, had a good relationship.
Math Teacher
Wrote extensively about extracurriculars and participation, knew the student well as the only Further Math student.
Counselor
Spoke frequently, hopefully a good recommendation.
Ivy League Professor
Mentor for math olympiad training, noted as one of the best students from the country.
College Decisions
Accepted (6)
Georgia Institute of TechnologyPurdue UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaColumbia UniversityPrinceton UniversityMassachusetts Institute of Technology
Rejected (3)
California Institute of TechnologyUniversity of VirginiaCornell University
Profile Tags
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