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EngineerClass of 20233.8+1500+/34+stem
Computer Science, Economics, Mechanical Engineering Applicant
Male · East Asian · South · Public, extremely competitive
🏷️ Duke Legacy (brother), UNC-CH Legacy (parent)
Income: 150-200k
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1550
AP Courses
7
Extracurricular Activities
- FRC Robotics CaptainStarted a community team, raised over 80k, extensive outreach, secured a build space at a local engineering firm, qualified for states first year, qualified for worlds this year.
- Mathematics ResearchPublished in a well-known journal.
- InternshipIntern at a Web3 company, conducted market research, collaborated with the business team on pitch proposals.
- FRC Technical MemberDeveloped skills in CAD design, electrical and mechanical engineering, contributed to a motion-profile generator for the robot.
- CS Club PresidentTaught basic Java/Python, USACO preparation, and other coding competitions, committed 4 hours per week.
- ResearchConducted research with a local university in computer science and mathematics, not published.
- Student GovernmentManaged funding for student government.
- Nonprofit InstructorInstructed for a 501c3 nonprofit, raised funds for STEM camps for underprivileged students, taught computer science, math, and piano.
Awards & Honors
- ★USACO Gold
- ★Technology-focused competition
- ★Description: 1st and 2nd place in separate events at state-level.
- ★Business competition
- ★Description: 1st place at state-level.
- ★Band honors awards
- ★Hackathon winner
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Discussed not having a voice due to Chinese background and expectations of being polite or quiet, went through three iterations, started early in the summer.
Interview Experiences
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Performance/Outcome: Not bad, typical interview style, interest in FRC team creation.
- University of Pennsylvania
- Performance/Outcome: Engaged interview, shared similar music interests, discussed majoring in STEM and minoring in humanities/music.
Letters of Recommendation
English Teacher
Not super close, but participated in a club she sponsored, attentive student.
Computer Science Teacher
Good relationship, held lead positions in multiple clubs and activities he sponsored.
Research Mentor
Strong relationship, provided valUniversity of Alabama, Birminghamle advice for college and life.
College Decisions
Accepted (1)
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Waitlisted (3)
University of Illinois, Urbana ChampaignRice UniversityNew York University
Rejected (9)
Duke TrinityUniversity of PennsylvaniaMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCarnegie Mellon UniversityGeorgia Institute of TechnologyCornell UniversityColumbia UniversityStanford UniversityUniversity of Virginia
Profile Tags
ResearchLeadershipClubSTEM ClubRoboticsAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)VolunteeringNonprofitCommunity ServiceInternshipEntrepreneurPublic Speaking