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Computer ScientistClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem

Computer Science Applicant

Male · Asian · Midwest · Large public high school

🏷️ First-generation

Income: Middle Class

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1550
AP Courses
5
IB Courses
2

AP Exams Taken

AP Human GeographyAP BiologyAP United States HistoryAP StatisticsAP Computer Science AAP Calculus BCIB Chemistry SLIB Spanish B SL
Extracurricular Activities
  • FIRST RoboticsLead the team as Team Captain since 11th grade, mainly involved as a programmer.
  • Congressional DebateFinalist places at regional tournaments and nationals.
  • STEM InternshipInterned at a Fortune 100 healthcare company, working within manufacturing and R&D.
  • Local App ContestWon the contest in 11th grade and was featured in school and local news.
  • Math ClubParticipated from 10th to 12th grade.
  • Hobby Programming/ScriptingExplored interests in computer science through programming and small projects.
  • National Honor SocietyPresident, helping plan and lead service activities for around 50 students.
  • Miscellaneous VolunteeringInvolved in various volunteer activities and a cultural club.
Awards & Honors
  • FIRST Robotics Dean's List Finalist
  • 2x State & National Debate Tournament Qualifier
  • Winner in Local App Contest
  • Description: For a tutoring website.
  • Outstanding Community Service
  • Description: Awarded by school's student council.
  • National Merit Semifinalist
  • Description: Awaiting finalist status.
  • Various School Awards
  • Description: Selected by teachers from each subject area.

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Discussed fear of public speaking, speech therapy, and success in debate.

Interview Experiences
  • Princeton University
  • Performance/Outcome: Enthusiastic conversation.
  • Yale University
  • Performance/Outcome: Standard interview, discussed COVID impact.
  • Harvard University
  • Performance/Outcome: Structured format, focused on school environment.
Letters of Recommendation
  • Counselor

    Enthusiastic, connected more this year.

  • APUSH Teacher

    Good letter, but limited knowledge outside of class.

  • Math Teacher

    Familiar with personality and work ethic since 10th grade.

  • Robotics Coach

    Discussed leadership qualities and abilities.

College Decisions

Accepted (2)

Georgia Institute of TechnologyYale University

Profile Tags

ResearchDebateSTEM InternshipAdvanced CourseworkLeadershipPresidentClubNational Honor SocietyRoboticsMath ClubCommunity ServiceVolunteeringPublic SpeakingEntrepreneurship
Profile Ratings
77
Overall Score
Academic9.5
Extracurricular7.5
Awards6.5
Quick Stats
CategoryComputer Scientist
Year2022
MajorComputer Science
GPA4 (UW)
SAT1550
Acceptances2