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MathematicianClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+steminternational
Math Applicant
Male · East Asian · very competitive
🏷️ first generation
Income: low income
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.93 (UW)
SAT
1590
IB Courses
7
Extracurricular Activities
- Part time jobWorked 16-20 hours per week since grade 8.
- Family responsibilities4 hours per week.
- Attended two different semi-prestigious math programsSuMAC, Canada/USA Mathcamp, ROSS, PROMYS.
- Co-founded a nonprofitRaised 5-10k in prize funds.
- Presented a self-directed research projectWorked over 250 hours on it and presented at an international math conference.
- President of STEM and Math ClubLed the club at school.
- Community service projectEarned over 3k from the federal government and received recognition and an award from the premier.
- OTISOlympiad Training for Individualized Study.
Awards & Honors
- ★USAMO award winner
- ★Description: Bronze/HM/silver.
- ★Canada Math Olympiad top 20 finisher
- ★Description: 2x top 20 finisher.
- ★Canada APMO 10th
- ★Description: 5-way tie for 10th place.
- ★USACO gold division
- ★Description: Achieved gold division status.
- ★CMS Winter camp
- ★Description: Top 12-15 in Canada IMO training camp.
- ★Waterloo contests
- ★Description: Achieved high scores in various contests.
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Discussed how learning math made him a more compassionate cashier.
Letters of Recommendation
Math Teacher
Close relationship; described as best in 10-20 years of teaching with solid examples.
History Teacher
Close relationship; described as best in 10-20 years of teaching with solid examples.
Guidance Counselor
Important letter discussing first-generation low-income status and self-studied background.
College Decisions
Accepted (1)
Princeton University
Profile Tags
ResearchMath CompetitionLeadershipPresidentNonprofitCommunity ServiceVolunteeringAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)Academic CompetitionUSACOScience Olympiad