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Computer ScientistClass of 20233.8+1500+/34+stem

Computer Science Applicant

Male · Asian · Midwest · Very large public

Income: Middle class

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.94 (UW)
SAT
1550
AP Courses
14

AP Exams Taken

Calculus AB 5Human Geography 4Statistics 4Calculus BC 5Physics Mechanics 5Language 5APUSH 5Psychology 5
Extracurricular Activities
  • Mathcounts Head CoachIncorporated new lesson plans and organized meetings.
  • Math Academic Super Bowl CaptainPrepared for the competition series.
  • Science Academic Super Bowl CaptainPrepared for the competition series.
  • Technology Student Association ExecutiveOrganized club meetings and prepared for competitions.
  • Paid Internship at T20Helped the community and wrote a paper.
  • TEAMS ExecutiveSimilar responsibilities as TSA.
  • National Honor SocietyVolunteered and participated in activities.
  • Key ClubVolunteered and participated in activities.
  • Model United NationsCompeted at various MUN competitions.
  • Coding CampAttended a coding camp.
Awards & Honors
  • AMC 12 Distinction
  • 2x AIME
  • Local Math Competition
  • National Math Competition
  • National Merit Finalist
  • Poetry Writing Award

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Genuine and heartfelt, spent several months on it, rated 8/10.

Interview Experiences
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Performance/Outcome: 3/10, awkward interaction with no questions asked.
  • Northwestern University
  • Performance/Outcome: 8/10, positive interaction and exceeded expected time.
  • Princeton University
  • Performance/Outcome: 4/10, faced technical issues and struggled to connect.
Letters of Recommendation
  • Calculus Teacher

    8/10, took time to write letters but had a less favorable view.

  • AP Language Teacher

    2/10, forgot about the student until the last minute.

  • Mathcounts Supervisor

    7/10, nice but work was often unnoticed.

College Decisions

Accepted (3)

Rhode CollegePurdue UniversityUniversity of Notre Dame

Waitlisted (2)

Georgia Institute of TechnologyVanderbilt University

Rejected (10)

Cornell UniversityColumbia UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaYale UniversityPrinceton UniversityNorthwestern UniversityNortheastern UniversityCarnegie Mellon UniversityMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCalifornia Institute of Technology

Profile Tags

ResearchMath CompetitionLeadershipClubNational Honor SocietyKey ClubModel United NationsAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)VolunteeringInternshipCodingCreative WritingPublic Speaking
Profile Ratings
76
Overall Score
Academic9.2
Extracurricular6.5
Awards7.5
Quick Stats
CategoryComputer Scientist
Year2023
MajorComputer Science
GPA3.94 (UW)
SAT1550
Acceptances3
Rejections10