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Computer ScientistClass of 20213.8+1500+/34+stem
Computer Science Applicant
Male · White · CA · Mediocre Public School
Income: Less than 150k
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1530
Class Rank
1/387
AP Courses
4
AP Exams Taken
AP Physics 1APUSHAP CSAAP Lang
Extracurricular Activities
- ResearchWorked with a professor at a local CSU, programmed a website and got my name on a conference publication.
- Chess Tournament DirectingVolunteered and eventually employed as a chess tournament director on the weekends.
- Cryptocurrency DeveloperWorked with an online team as the lead JS developer to build and publish a cryptocurrency.
- Freelance ProgrammingTook freelance jobs for online clients, including two international companies.
- RoboticsWorked remotely for a team in a nearby city due to lack of local opportunities.
- Chess ClubMember from 9th-10th grade and President from 11th-12th grade.
- Varsity TennisPlayed on the high school team as a singles player all 4 years and was captain for 11th and 12th grade.
- Cross-CountryParticipated for 9th and 10th grade, captain of the freshman team in 9th grade.
- CSF/TutoringParticipated in California Scholarship Federation and did some online tutoring.
Awards & Honors
- ★CollegeBoard National Merit Commended Scholar
- ★Description: One of two from my school to receive this recognition.
- ★CollegeBoard National Rural and Small Town Recognition Scholar
- ★Description: Top 2.5% PSAT in the state while residing in a rural area.
- ★AP Scholar with Honor
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Personal statement was somewhat stretched and wonky.
Interview Experiences
- Harvey Mudd College
- Performance/Outcome: Poor performance, interviewer was negative about the school.
- Northwestern University
- Performance/Outcome: Poor performance, struggled with an easy question but had a good conversation.
- University of Pennsylvania
- Performance/Outcome: Good, discussed cryptocurrency and campus food trucks.
- Cornell University
- Performance/Outcome: Very good, connected over hiking and blockchain topics.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Performance/Outcome: Just okay, struggled to connect on technical projects.
Letters of Recommendation
Counselor
Uncertain, minimal interaction throughout high school.
English Teacher
Nice letter outlining strengths but somewhat generic.
Physics Teacher
Strong recommendation discussing extracurriculars and strengths.
College Decisions
Accepted (8)
University of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraUniversity of California, Santa CruzCalifornia Polytechnic State UniversityColorado School of MinesArizona State University
Waitlisted (3)
University of California, Los AngelesGeorgia Institute of TechnologyCarnegie Mellon University
Rejected (10)
University of Illinois, Urbana ChampaignHarvey Mudd CollegeMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCalifornia Institute of TechnologyOlin College of EngineeringNorthwestern UniversityCornell UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaStanford UniversityDuke University
Profile Tags
ResearchLeadershipPresidentClubVarsity SportsRoboticsFreelanceTutoringCommunity Service