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Computer ScientistClass of 20202.8+1200+/25+stem
Computer Science Applicant
Female · Hispanic/Black · NYC (poorest neighborhood in Manhattan) · Public (not any special school)
🏷️ URM, Women in STEM, First-Gen
Income: 10k (under poverty)
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
2.7 (UW)
SAT
1180
Class Rank
36/87
AP Courses
2
AP Exams Taken
AP Environmental Science - 2AP English Language and Composition - 2
Extracurricular Activities
- Graphic Design Intern for the summer at a well-known college in NYC
- Waitress/Packer/Chef at a well-known wing shop for the summer
- On LaX team in my school
- Tour Guide at my school
- Participated in a special program offered at some schools in NYC that helps you learn about lighting technology
- School News Anchor
- Caregiver to little sister
- Sadie Nash sisterhood program
Awards & Honors
- ★Honor Roll 9-12th grade
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Merged topics of saving a family member from suicide and favorite video game, highlighting personal struggles and economic status
Interview Experiences
- University of Rochester
- Performance/Outcome: Positive experience, led to acceptance
Letters of Recommendation
Advisor
Close relationship, strong personal recommendation
Math Teacher
Generic recommendation, good academic performance
History Teacher
Strong academic focus, knows me well
College Counselor
Good recommendation, not too personal
College Decisions
Accepted (15)
Le Moyne CollegeNew York Institute of TechnologySt. Lawrence UniversityAlfred State CollegeSUNY OswegoSUNY Polytechnic InstituteStony Brook UniversityUniversity at BuffaloUniversity of AlbanySyracuse UniversityUniversity of RochesterLehman College, CUNYThe City College of New YorkBrooklyn CollegeYork College
Waitlisted (1)
Binghamton University
Rejected (2)
New York UniversityRochester Institute of Technology
Profile Tags
URMWomen in STEMFirst-GenAdvanced Coursework (AP)LeadershipClubCommunity ServiceVolunteering