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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