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Computer ScientistClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem
Computer Science, Linguistics Applicant
Male · Whitest Hispanic around · Florida · Normal public school, approximately 1 or 2 kids go to a T20 each year
🏷️ Underrepresented Minority, low-income
Income: Less than 30k
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.98 (UW)
ACT
35
Class Rank
5/500
AP Courses
15
Honors
10
AP Exams Taken
Calculus AB - 5Physics 1 - 5Seminar - 5World History - 5Human Geography - 5Language - 4AP US History - 4Computer Science Principles - 4
Extracurricular Activities
- Summer Science Program (SSP) AstrophysicsWorked in a group to determine the orbit of an asteroid, learned math, physics, and computer science, life-changing experience
- Robotics ClubPresident, faced challenges due to lack of interest
- Drama Club (1 hr/week, 18 weeks/year)President, managed club activities
- Drama Club (40 hrs/week, 2 weeks/year)Sound technician for all shows (6 at the time of applying)
- FBLAVice President, qualified for nationals and led a workshop at the district conference
- Math OlympiadVice President, engaged in AMC problems without competing
- Math Honors SocietyVice President, helped run meetings
- Book ClubParticipated for enjoyment
- National Honor SocietyDid not attend meetings
- Key ClubInvolved but had limited recollection of activities
Awards & Honors
- ★FBLA Computer Game & Simulation Programming
- ★Description: 2nd place at states
- ★FBLA Computer Game & Simulation Programming
- ★Description: Competed at nationals
- ★Honor Thespian Presidents List Scholar
- ★Description: Recognized for GPA and contributions to drama
- ★National Hispanic Scholar
- ★Description: Awarded for academic achievement
- ★AP Scholar with Distinction
- ★Description: Recognized for AP exam performance
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Discussed self-esteem struggles and therapy, included a tangent about parkour, multiple drafts
Interview Experiences
- Harvey Mudd College
- Performance/Outcome: Good
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Performance/Outcome: Mid
- Duke University
- Performance/Outcome: Did not have an interview
Letters of Recommendation
AP Physics 1 Teacher
Very nice letter, sweet teacher, but used Calc teacher instead
APUSH Teacher
Did not write the letter
Calc AB/BC Teacher
Favorite class and teacher, letter was well-received
AP Seminar Teacher
Enjoyed class, letter not read
SSP Assistant Academic Director
Letter not read, but SSP was a great experience
School College Counselor
Knew the student well, helped revise essays, spent significant time on the letter
College Decisions
Accepted (6)
Rollins CollegeUniversity of Central FloridaUniversity of FloridaGeorgia Institute of TechnologyHarvey Mudd CollegeCarnegie Mellon University
Waitlisted (3)
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDuke UniversityCornell University
Profile Tags
ResearchRoboticsLeadershipPresidentVice PresidentDrama/TheaterMath CompetitionCommunity ServiceVolunteeringAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)Honor Society