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PhysicistClass of 20213.8+1500+/34+stem
Physics, Computer Science Minor Applicant
Male · Indian · South Carolina · Public Brick-and-Mortar School, Stanford OHS Private Online School
Income: Upper Class
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1580
Class Rank
3/371
AP Courses
9
Honors
11
AP Exams Taken
AP Human GeographyAP Calculus ABAP ChemistryAP Calculus BCAP Physics MechanicsAP Physics Electricity and MagnetismAP US HistoryAP Literature
Extracurricular Activities
- India ProjectWorking on an education project in India to help uneducated and child labor victims. Engineered and installed a solar farm for a rural school and taught for a summer.
- PhysicsUSAPhO Qualifier, writing a research paper on Quantum Mechanics and Clifford Algebra.
- Quiz BowlCaptain of Quiz Bowl teams with 4 national championships.
- Science Competitions1 National Science Bowl win and 1 runner-up.
- OboePlayed for 6 years, part of local honors orchestras as 1st chair/principal oboist.
- Math CompetitionsPart of SC State High School Math team, competed in various competitions, started and captained a Calculus team.
- CyclingAvid road cyclist, hoping to join college cycling team.
- PianoPlayed competitively for 10 years, now plays for enjoyment.
- PoetryWrites poetry for enjoyment, received 4th place state award for one poem.
- Spanish OutreachInvolved with local Hispanic communities through school's Spanish language program.
- Various Interesting HobbiesEngaged in activities such as motorcycling, Whitewater rafting, skiing, and racing.
Awards & Honors
- ★USAPhO Qualifier
- ★Description: Qualified every year since 9th grade.
- ★National Champion Quiz Bowl
- ★Description: 4x National Champion (2x High School, 2x Middle School).
- ★National Champion Science Bowl
- ★Description: Runner-up in 9th grade, won in 10th grade.
- ★AP Scholar with Distinction
- ★Description: Recognized for outstanding performance in AP courses.
- ★Presidential Scholars
- ★Description: Nominated for the program.
- ★National Merit
- ★Description: Recognized as a National Merit Scholar.
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Stanford: None
Interview Experiences
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Performance/Outcome: Went okay, discussed research and personal activities.
- Stanford University
- Performance/Outcome: Great experience, connected well with the interviewer.
- Princeton University
- Performance/Outcome: Great experience, short but positive interaction.
Letters of Recommendation
AP Literature Teacher
Good recommendation, generally liked me.
OHS Professor
One of 5 students in his top class, 2 years with the same professor.
Quiz Bowl Coach
Knows me well, highly supportive.
College Decisions
Accepted (1)
University of California, Berkeley
Rejected (4)
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyHarvard UniversityPrinceton UniversityStanford University
Profile Tags
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