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MathematicianClass of 2020

Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Mathematics Applicant

Male · African American · Virginia · Public school, STEM magnet school

🏷️ LGBTQ+, QuestBridge eligible

Income: Full need

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1560
Class Rank
4/328
AP Courses
8
Extracurricular Activities
  • Current research projectBuilding a particle detector to determine neutron structure
  • Previous researchAnalyzing school funding and its effect on test scores
  • TheaterLead roles in the past 2 musicals
  • ChoirLead voice part and teaches music to others in my section
  • Local math groupLearns select topics in math (number theory, complex geometry, game theory, etc.)
  • State summer programTook a course in cryptography
Awards & Honors
  • BaUniversity of Southern Californiah and Lomb Honorary Science Award
  • QuestBridge National College Match Finalist
  • Outstanding Research Award
  • Description: School-based
  • Other small local awards
  • Description: Music related

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Revealing personal insights that contributed to success with super selective schools

Letters of Recommendation
College Decisions

Accepted (9)

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUniversity of VirginiaVirginia Institute of TechnologyCalifornia Institute of TechnologyPrinceton UniversityStanford UniversityVanderbilt UniversityEmory UniversityPomona College

Profile Tags

ResearchTheaterChoirAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)LeadershipCommunity Service
Profile Ratings
84
Overall Score
Academic9.5
Extracurricular8.5
Awards6.0
Quick Stats
CategoryMathematician
Year2020
MajorApplied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Mathematics
GPA4 (UW)
SAT1560
Acceptances9