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Computer ScientistClass of 20213.8+1500+/34+stem
Math, Computer Science, Computer Engineering Applicant
Male · Hispanic/White · Texas · STEM Magnet
🏷️ QB, URM, LGBTQ+
Income: less than 65k
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1570
Class Rank
14/147
AP Courses
16
Extracurricular Activities
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology Online Science, Engineering, and Technology Community30+ hours in the summer, 1-5 during school, won Best of Science Writing 2021
- University Interscholastic LeagueAcademic competitions, 6-10 hours during the school year, won District in math in sophomore year
- Student CouncilClass representative, 1-5 hours during the school year, wrote a strong supplemental for UT/TAMU
- Technology Student AssociationSTEM competitions, 6-10 hours during the school year, semifinalist and state competitor
- Boy ScoutsHeld many leadership positions, 6-10 hours during the school year, 1-5 during the summer
- Mathematics Tutor at MathnasiumPaid work since sophomore year, 10-20 hours year round
- Poll Worker during 2020 ElectionPaid work, 15 hours on one day in November
- National Honor Society
- Robotics Club
- Science Honor Society
Awards & Honors
- ★AP Scholar with Distinction
- ★Fein Fellow
- ★College Prep Scholar
- ★National Hispanic Scholar
- ★National Rural and Small Town Scholar
- ★National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Showcased personality, discussed relationship with grandpa, being Jewish/LGBTQ+ in a Catholic school, experiences with vintage computers, and Attack on Titan
Interview Experiences
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Performance/Outcome: Interviewed with a professor at local state school, discussed extracurriculars, felt it went well
Letters of Recommendation
Counselor Rec
New counselor, had good experiences, asked for input from other teachers
STEM Rec
Close relationship with physics teacher, asked for rec letters in the past
Humanities Rec
Close relationship with Art teacher and Student Council sponsor, discussed a lot during COVID
College Decisions
Accepted (4)
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyColumbia UniversityRice UniversityTexas A&M University
Rejected (1)
University of Texas at Austin
Profile Tags
ResearchSTEM ClubLeadershipStudent CouncilMath CompetitionHonor SocietyAdvanced Coursework (AP)RoboticsVolunteeringCommunity ServiceTutoringPublic Speaking