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Computer ScientistClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem
computer science Applicant
Male · Asian · US, midwest · public
Income: did not apply for aid
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1550
AP Courses
13
AP Exams Taken
PsychAPUSHAPCSALangHumanGeoCalc ABEuroPhysics I
Extracurricular Activities
- Member of our district's Congresswoman's STEM Scholar ProgramChosen to interact regularly with Congresswoman to advance STEM issues in schools and communities and plan appropriate solutions.
- (Town name) Coding ClubFounder and president of a club that outreaches to middle and elementary schools to teach the intricacies of coding and computer science. Created an app as a club that helps organize activities in our high school.
- Former freshman representative, editor, secretary, and current vice president of Key ClubArrange and manage multiple volunteer and donation collection activities. Awarded distinguished freshman, editor, secretary, and vice president.
- Conducted independent research and experimentation regarding plant biologyAdvanced to IJAS Regional Fair and State Fair and earned Gold Medals in both.
- Founded a service to tutor underrepresented peers in high school and college level math, physics, computer science, and standardized test prepMentored 80+ students.
- Math Team CaptainLed a team in various inter-school math competitions. Won several State and Regional level awards. Achieved perfect scores in regional competitions.
- U.S. Soccer Federation Soccer RefereeCertified as a referee since 2017. Officiate at youth soccer games. Lead coaches, kids, parents, and referees to have a safe and enjoyable game.
- Northwestern Medicine swim programTeach a therapeutic aquatic class to children diagnosed with orthopaedic and neurological conditions to maximize movement abilities and independence.
- Former captain of Freshman and JV soccer teams and member of Varsity teamLead squad in practices and games. Aid coaches in organizing daily practices, supported team members. Received multiple Bulldog (leadership) awards.
- Certifications
- HarvardX's Computer Science for Artificial Intelligence Professional CertificateEarned a professional certificate by completing two college-level courses in artificial intelligence. Gained a robust understanding of computer programming.
- HarvardX's Computer Science for Web Programming Professional CertificateEarned a professional certificate by completing two college-level courses in computer science. Gained a robust understanding of computer programming.
- Cornell University Blockchain Essentials and Machine Learning Executive CertificateEarned 2 professional certificates by completing 11 college-level courses in computer science. Gained a robust understanding of blockchains and applied cryptography.
Awards & Honors
- ★NHS Vice President
- ★AP Scholar with Distinction
- ★First Place ICTM Regional Math Competition x4
- ★6th place ICTM State Final
- ★1st place conference x2
- ★(Town Name) Student of the Year Award
- ★(Town name) Math Student of the Year Scholar
Interview Experiences
- Cornell University
- Performance/Outcome: 6/10 - First interview, pretty awkward
- University of Pennsylvania
- Performance/Outcome: 9.5/10 - connected well.
- Duke University
- Performance/Outcome: 8.5/10 - same as Penn
- Rice University
- Performance/Outcome: 7/10
Letters of Recommendation
Calculus/Computer Science Teacher
9.5/10
Sophomore Math teacher/NHS sponsor
9/10 - I've known her since freshman year
AP Chem/Honors Chem teacher
8/10 - known him since middle school
Counselor
8/10
College Decisions
Accepted (8)
Georgia Institute of TechnologyUniversity of Illinois, Urbana ChampaignUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of Washington, SeattleUniversity of Minnesota Twin CitiesUniversity of California, Los AngelesDuke University
Waitlisted (9)
Case Western Reserve UniversityNortheastern UniversityWashington University in St. LouisRice UniversityNorthwestern UniversityJohns Hopkins UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaColumbia UniversityUniversity of California, Berkeley
Rejected (5)
Yale UniversityUniversity of Southern CaliforniaCarnegie Mellon UniversityCornell UniversityDartmouth College
Profile Tags
ResearchLeadershipFounderPresidentClubSTEM ClubAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)Math CompetitionVolunteeringCommunity ServiceVarsity SportsSoccerInternshipEntrepreneurTeaching Assistant