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EngineerClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem

Computer Engineering Applicant

Male · White · Suburbs of a Major City in Ohio · Generic Sports-Focused Suburban Public

Income: Full-Pay

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1540
AP Courses
12
Honors
9
Extracurricular Activities
  • Independent Music ProducerI make instrumentals as a hobby and sell them to artists by networking and marketing through Instagram.
  • Wrestling Team CaptainSelected as captain my junior year, made varsity as a freshman.
  • Church Youth Group Music Team LeaderLed a band in my church youth group that played at services and youth events.
  • NHS PR OfficerElected as Public Relations Officer, improved the online system for cataloging service hours.
  • Church Youth Group ServiceVolunteered with various charities and participated in week-long service trips.
  • Summer JobWorked at a local home services contracting company doing carpet cleaning and water damage mitigation.
  • Poll WorkerServed as a poll worker for a general election.
  • Pole VaultParticipated in pole vaulting as a fun sport in the spring.
  • Volunteer Peer TutoringHelped other students with math, science, computer science, and SAT/ACT prep.
  • Boy ScoutsHeld leadership positions and participated in backpacking trips.
Awards & Honors
  • National Merit Semifinalist
  • Description: Achieved semifinalist status in the National Merit Scholarship Competition.
  • AP Scholar with Distinction
  • Description: Recognized for high performance on AP exams.
  • National Youth Leadership Training Certification
  • Description: Completed a week-long leadership training workshop affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America.
  • Industrial Technology Department Student of the Month
  • Description: Awarded student of the month for the Industrial Technology department.
  • Invited to Summer Leadership Workshop
  • Description: Identified as a student leader and invited to a leadership class over the summer.

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Wrote about organizing a protest in fourth grade against the removal of playground equipment, connecting it to leadership.

Interview Experiences
  • Princeton University
  • Performance/Outcome: Went well, interviewer expressed excitement about my interest.
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Performance/Outcome: Long conversation, but noted a mismatch in school spirit.
  • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • Performance/Outcome: Good conversation, nothing notable.
Letters of Recommendation
  • AP Chemistry Teacher

    Developed a strong relationship during a challenging year due to COVID.

  • AP Language Teacher

    Enjoyed a positive relationship and received a well-written letter.

  • Wrestling Coach

    Coached for three years, focused on leadership in the letter.

College Decisions

Accepted (10)

University of AlabamaThe Ohio State UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of Illinois, Urbana ChampaignUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborCase Western Reserve UniversityCarnegie Mellon UniversityMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCornell UniversityPrinceton University

Profile Tags

ResearchLeadershipClubVolunteeringVarsity SportsAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)Peer TutorCommunity ServiceMusic PerformanceCreative Writing
Profile Ratings
78
Overall Score
Academic9.2
Extracurricular7.5
Awards6.5
Quick Stats
CategoryEngineer
Year2022
MajorComputer Engineering
GPA4 (UW)
SAT1540
Acceptances10