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Computer ScientistClass of 2020

Computer Science Applicant

Male · Asian (Chinese) · Semi-competitive public high school

Income: Upper middle class

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.9 (UW)
SAT
1550
Class Rank
4/441
Extracurricular Activities
  • DECA Club PresidentVoting delegate at SCDC and attended ICDC
  • Intern at large CS company
  • Speech and Debate
  • First Tech Challenge Robotics
  • AFA CyberPatriot and Massachusetts Institute of Technology ZeroRobotics Competitions
  • Instructor of Robotics and Debate Classes
  • Racquetball and Tennis
  • Model United Nations
Awards & Honors
  • National Merit Semifinalist
  • DECA ICDC Qualifier
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology Zero Robotics International Finalist
  • FTC Robotics Houston World's Division Finalist
  • Speech and Debate State Qualifier

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Gave a cohesive story about growth and related it to my interests and activities. Overall, a cohesive story about me 7.5/10.

Northwestern University — Supplemental

Wasn't the most amazing writing but I demonstrated my interest in specific programs and tied it into my Common App story 7.5/10.

uiuc why major essay — Supplemental

Talked about how I wanted to study CS and human aspects in econ. Pretty mediocre 5.5/10.

Letters of Recommendation
  • Physics Teacher

    Took 2 years of IB physics and TAed for his other class. Apparently he writes good recs and he likes me kinda. 7/10.

  • History Teacher

    Was my homeroom teacher for 2 years and my IB History teacher. He thinks I'm pretty smart I guess 6.5/10.

  • High School Counselor

    Knew him a bit and submitted the normal rec stuff so probably 6/10.

College Decisions

Accepted (3)

Northwestern UniversityUniversity of Illinois, Urbana ChampaignArizona State University

Rejected (9)

University of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraUniversity of California, IrvineCase Western Reserve UniversityNortheastern UniversityUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Washington, Seattle

Profile Tags

ResearchAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)LeadershipPresidentClubSTEM ClubRoboticsDebateModel UN (MUN)VolunteeringCommunity Service
Profile Ratings
79
Overall Score
Academic9.2
Extracurricular7.5
Awards7.0
Quick Stats
CategoryComputer Scientist
Year2020
MajorComputer Science
GPA3.9 (UW)
SAT1550
Acceptances3
Rejections9