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EngineerClass of 20233.8+1500+/34+stem

Bioengineering, Computer Science Applicant

F · Asian · Illinois · Competitive Public

🏷️ First-Gen, Low Income

Income: Less than 65k

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.95 (UW)
SAT
1520
AP Courses
11

AP Exams Taken

AP Environmental Science (5)AP Language (5)AP Psychology (5)AP US History (5)AP Biology (5)AP Computer Science A (4)
Extracurricular Activities
  • Science OlympiadSecretary, Event Leader for 3+ events
  • Math TeamCo-captain senior year
  • Tutoring for a Non-ProfitTutored math to underprivileged students, over 300 service hours
  • MedicaZone ClubCommunications director, presented about healthcare
  • Biology Lessons ProjectLesson lab coordinator for creating biology lessons for girls in Afghanistan
Awards & Honors
  • Science Olympiad Regional Awards
  • Description: Team qualified for state 2 times
  • National Cyber Scholarship Finalist
  • Math Team Competition Awards
  • Description: 2x 1st place team for a regional math team competition
  • State Math Competition Awards
  • Description: 3rd place team for state math competition and other regional/city math competition awards
  • Questbridge College Prep Scholar
  • AP Scholar with Distinction

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Discussed personal interests not included in the application, such as dentistry, plants, and Korean culture. Focused on upbringing and connection to bioengineering.

Interview Experiences
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Performance/Outcome: Sort of a flop, did not vibe with the interviewer
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Performance/Outcome: Great, relaxed conversation with laughs
Letters of Recommendation
  • AP Biology Teacher

    Probably 8/10, had a good rapport

  • AP Environmental Science Teacher

    Probably 8/10, positive interactions

College Decisions

Accepted (4)

University of PennsylvaniaUniversity of Illinois, ChicagoIllinois State UniversityLoyola University Chicago

Profile Tags

ResearchScience OlympiadAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)LeadershipSecretaryClubTutoringVolunteeringCommunity ServiceNonprofitInternshipJob Experience
Profile Ratings
70
Overall Score
Academic8.5
Extracurricular6.5
Awards6.0
Quick Stats
CategoryEngineer
Year2023
MajorBioengineering, Computer Science
GPA3.95 (UW)
SAT1520
Acceptances4