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Computer ScientistClass of 2017
Computer Science, Physics Applicant
Male · White · California · Small, new private school
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
ACT
35
AP Courses
6
AP Exams Taken
AP Calculus - 5AP Physics - 5AP English Language and Composition - 5AP Computer Science - 5AP Chemistry - 5AP Spanish Language and Culture - 5
Extracurricular Activities
- Computer Scientist at [RedactedIndependently planned and created custom modules and functions for the open-source FreeCAD to push capabilities of state-of-the-art aerospace engineering modeling software
- Research Intern at [RedactedResearched and developed several algorithms for satellite selection in Python, resulting in discovery of a massively improved algorithm. In process of publishing research paper based on results.
- Yale Young Global ScholarCompleted research project on space-based solar power and learned from top scholars on applied science and engineering topics
- California State Summer School for Mathematics and ScienceSpent one month at [Redacted] in residence studying astrophysics and particle physics while participating in graduate level research
- Leader of Service-Learning Group: [RedactedLed a group of 16 in various alternative energy activities to eventually power the school with a self-designed, handmade biodiesel reactor
- Leader of Engineering and Coding Club; Robotics ClubLed a group in creating engineering and coding related curriculum and projects, and recruited and guided new members
Awards & Honors
- ★National Merit Finalist
- ★AP Scholar
- ★AMC 12 Achievement Roll & Honors Roll
- ★1st place in regional California Mathematics League
- ★Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology
- ★Integration Award
- ★Academic Excellence Award
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Essays were original and thoroughly proofread, with less effort on UC essays due to perceived numerical focus
Letters of Recommendation
Spanish Teacher
Built strong relationships and performed exceptionally well in class
Physics Teacher
Built strong relationships and performed exceptionally well in class
Research Mentor
Provided an outside recommendation, portrayed a very high opinion of the student
College Decisions
Accepted (13)
Brown UniversityPrinceton UniversityCarnegie Mellon UniversityUniversity of California, BerkeleyWashington University in St. LouisRice UniversityTufts UniversityUniversity of California, Los AngelesGrinnell CollegeUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of Rochester
Waitlisted (2)
University of ChicagoAmherst College
Rejected (2)
Stanford UniversityHarvey Mudd College
Profile Tags
ResearchLeadershipClubAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)VolunteeringAcademic CompetitionMath OlympiadScience OlympiadNational MeritRobotics CompetitionCreative Writing