17
Colleges
1
Q&A
6
AP/IBs
51
Essays
2
Awards
5
Activities
Just a normal GUY
I applied to 20 schools, and was accepted to 3. From my perspective, my application was really good.
Just a normal GUY
17
Colleges
1
Q&A
6
AP/IBs
51
Essays
2
Awards
5
Activities
Race
Black or African American
Gender
Male
School Type
Private
Legacy
No
Low income
Yes
First generation
No
International
No
Recruited Athlete
No
SAT
1420
# AP/IB Exams
6
Personal Statement
Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
How does one learn to love their country? 2007: Which one? Sudan or the USA? 2011: Love their country? That’s for extremely patriotic people. 2015: Hmm, maybe going through rough experiences and le
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Campus Statement
15 Learning about “The Wisconsin Idea” concept, I knew I found the right place. At first, this idea seemed controversial. How does the University of Wisconsin-Madison implement this ideal concept? I
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Why WPI
An eight-hour blackout or a 43-degree Celsius weather? Watching TV was my only entertainment as I grew up without a phone. Every Monday, you’d find me absorbed in Cartoon Network’s “Ninjago” as I re
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Northwestern University
Personal experiences short essay
My experience in the Culture Exchange Event throughout 11th grade allowed me to expand on my aptitude for empathy and communication. This culminated when I decided to lend a hand to Rawa, a fellow Sud
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Optional short essay questions 1) Painting 'The Rock', 5) Individual background 1) Painting 'The Rock'
Today’s topic for our Global Engagement Summit is a phrase from Sudan’s national anthem: “Fal ya’aesh Sudan’na” (Long live our Sudan). Shall we paint it on the rock? This organization reflects who I
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5) Individual background
Growing up Sudanese-American in Khartoum, I thought diversity was limited to “being from a 15 different country” until my family and I were forced to move to Egypt. Surrounded by a different environ
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University of Southern California
Academic Interest
I’m an aspiring Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) AND Economics major. In other words, I’m a multi-hyphenated student. I’ve always wanted to step up and help Sudan’s struggling economy. To b
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Describe yourself in three words. First Word: Polymath Second Word: Phegmatic Third Word: Handsome What is your favorite snack? Mixing lime with mashed Cheetos and pouring it over my half-baked
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Best movie of all time: A Silent Voice: Former bully seeking forgiveness from the deaf girl he once tormented. I cried. Dream job: Abandoning my engineering degree to open a snorkeling shop by Hanauma Bay. Breaks mean I can Snorkel If your life had a theme song, what would it be? "1.0_1-hellofriend.wav" by Mac Quayle~ The Mr. Robot Dream trip: White button-down shirt, SpongeBob trunks, fishing rod, binoculars, and the Pacific Ocean. What TV show will you binge watch next? SUITS: Life is this "_". I like this "-". Will I aim for being a lawyer? I have a good memory too. Which well-known person or fictional character would be your ideal roommate? Mordecai from "Regular Show"; Laugh as we get into various misadventures, pain as we do our chores. Favorite book: 17 and I'm not ashamed to say The Jungle Book; Mowgli beating Shere Khan will always inspire me. If you could teach a class on any topic, what would it be? Today's topic: Wars. What happens during war? How does one overcome adversity post-war? Your Unique Contributions to USC Viterbi The student body at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering is a diverse group of unique engineers and computer scientists who work together to engineer a better world for all humanity. Describe how your contributions to the USC Viterbi
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understand you.
Growing up Sudanese-American in Khartoum, I thought diversity was limited to “being from a different country” until my family and I were forced to move to Egypt. Surrounded by a different environmen
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The Engineering Grand Challenges The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and their 14 Grand Challenges go hand-in-hand with our vision to engineer a better world for all humanity. Engineers and computer scientists are challenged to solve these problems in order to improve life on the planet. Learn more about the NAE Grand Challenges at http://engineeringchallenges.org and tell us which challenge is most important to you, and why.
Is addressing the reality of climate change and mitigating the electricity costs possible? In advancing our technology, we fail to come into accordance with nature. What good is engineering if it is
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Stanford University
Most significant challenge society faces
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Last two summers
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Historical moment or event you'd like to witness
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Extracurricular activity, job, or family responsibility
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Five things that are important to you
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Idea or experience that makes you excited about learning
“Ali?” my little sister, Durra, asked. “Where is Pluto, the smallest planet?” That was 6th Grade Science, yet I struggled to answer. “Does Pluto even exist?” I asked. In reality, all she needed was
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Note to future roommate
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[ACT-1]: The Reincarnation of Mordecai from “Regular Show”
Just like Mordecai , I know how to have fun and share laughs with friends, but I also know when to do my chores. I am tuned into the needs of others as I tend to understand what they’re feeling with
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[ACT-3]: F-O-O-D
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Until Stanford, T-Double-B-T Life experiences, interests and character that would help you make a distinctive contribution to Stanford
Growing up Sudanese-American in Khartoum, I thought diversity was limited to “being from a different country” until my family and I were forced to move to Egypt. Surrounded by a different environmen
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Columbia University
List a selection of texts, resources and outlets that have contributed to your intellectual development outside of academic courses, including but not limited to books, journals, websites, podcasts, essays, plays, presentations, videos, museums and other content that you enjoy.
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A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and thrive in an equitable and inclusive community with a wide range of perspectives. Tell us about an aspect of your own perspective, viewpoint or lived experience that is important to you, and describe how it has shaped the way you would learn from and contribute to Columbia’s diverse and collaborative community.
Growing up Sudanese-American in Khartoum, I thought diversity was limited to different countries until my family and I were forced to move to Egypt. Surrounded by a different environment—clubs, trip
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In college, students are often challenged in ways that they could not predict or anticipate. It is important to us, therefore, to understand an applicant's ability to navigate through adversity. Please describe a barrier or obstacle you have faced and discuss the personal qualities, skills or insights you have developed as a result.
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Application
1 I stay up at night thinking about my old home, friends, and even the washing machine I would always hide in to skip elementary school. I miss the days when I would wake up and see the huge initial "
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Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? We encourage you to consider the aspect(s) that you find unique and compelling about Columbia.
A transformative core curriculum, on-campus activist groups, and vibrant traditions attract me to Columbia. Columbia’s core curriculum will allow me to immerse myself in my engineering major while
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What attracts you to your preferred areas of study at Columbia Engineering?
Learning about Columbia’s “Engineering For Humanity” concept, I knew that I found the right place. At first, this seemed controversial, leading me to question how Columbia Engineering implements thi
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Have you completed research with a faculty member, adviser or mentor in an academic discipline such as science, engineering or other academic interests (e.g., humanities, social sciences or languages)? No
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Johns Hopkins University
Supplemental Essay
My experience in the Culture Exchange Event throughout 11th grade allowed me to expand on my own aptitude for empathy, communication, and leadership. This culminated when I decided to lend a hand to
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Application
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University of Chicago
Unknown
In 2007, the year I was born, UChicago established The Darfur Action and Education Fund. I grew up learning more about this project, and how UChicago allocated $200,000 for research connected to the h
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UT Austin
Short Answer 1: Major
An 8-hour blackout, a norm in the daily lives of Sudanese people. 11 The government of Sudan wasn't able to comprehend the developments of technology in the world. A restricted country, Sudan had
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Short Answer 2: Involvement
Looking to the right, I see my Sudanese friends. To the left, I see my Egyptian friends. Looking back, however, I see a boy who experienced war. Looking into the mirror, I see a bridge that connects
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Optional Short Answer
An IGCSE exam turned into a life exam. Will I get to live? Yes, obviously, because here I am writing this essay. Sudan had witnessed a war on April 15th, 2023. I woke up that day terrified as I wa
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OSU
Commitment to Diversity
Growing up Sudanese-American in Khartoum, I was always met with inequity and the absence of basic resources like electricity. Along with the forced displacement to Egypt, these struggles are what I
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New York University
NYU Essay Text
Looking to the right, I see my Sudanese friends. To the left, I see my Egyptian friends. Looking back, however, I see a boy who experienced war. Looking into the mirror, I see a bridge that conne
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Why do you want to study your chosen major and why do you want to study your major at Georgia Tech?
Watching TV was my only entertainment as I grew up. Coming back from school, I immediately turned on Cartoon Network’s “Ninjago.” As the pivotal scene approached, I saw a black screen, wondering i
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Boston University
Social and Community Question Topic 1 Social or Community Question Response
Looking to the right, I see my Sudanese Community. To the left, my Egyptian community. Looking back, I see multiple teens like me who experienced the impacts of a war. Looking into the mirror, howev
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Rice University
Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected above.
Watching TV was my only entertainment as I grew up without a phone. Every Monday, you’d find me absorbed in Cartoon Network’s “Ninjago” and even more absorbed as the pivotal scene approached. Sudden
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Based upon your exploration of Rice University, what elements of the Rice experience appeal to you?
With its encouragement of Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence, Rice will expose me further to interdisciplinary challenges while allowing me to create close bonds with peers and fulf
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Essay Selection The Residential College System is at the heart of Rice student life and
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Please write an essay on the topic selected. Common Application
1 Looking to the right, I see my Sudanese community. To the left, my Egyptian community. Looking back, I see multiple teens like me who experienced the devastating effects of war. Looking into the m
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Box submission Upload later via your Rice Admission Student Portal Box upload acknowledgement Yes, I understand the instructions. Honor System acknowledgement Ali Salih
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Purdue University (West Lafayette)
Why Purdue?
Empowering students and creating a seamless transition for all, Purdue is where I want to pursue my ECE major. Specifically, courses like ECE-59500-Fundamentals of Photovoltaics: A Cell to System Pe
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Why Major?
An 8-hour blackout or a 43-degree Celsius weather? Watching TV was my only entertainment as I grew up without a phone. Every Monday, after returning from school, I’d be absorbed in Cartoon Networ
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Universal
Universal Writing Supplement
Looking to the right, I see my Sudanese Community. To the left, my Egyptian community. Looking back, I see multiple teens, like me, who experienced the impacts of a war. Looking into the mirror, how
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Engineering Required Writing Supplement
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Application
1 of harvesting its solar potential to provide entire Sudanese counties with electricity is highly appealing. However, a major setback to this ideal concept is the astronomical start-up costs as we
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Engineering Response 2
I believe Cornell Engineering, with its encouragement of knowledge creation and dissemination, will grant me opportunities to cultivate my academic journey and fulfill my aspiration to reinvest my
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Engineering Response 3
"Ali! al-riglen" is a metaphor meaning "come massage my legs". Every night, my mom would holler this. We would sit for hours, laughing and talking about my love life and how I'll always repay the fa
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Engineering Response 4
2 As a Sudanese: My "Ja'ali" (A Sudanese tribe) voice known for their renowned masculinity. My Sudanese voice for raising awareness and making change. My Sudanese voice for gathering donations.
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Do you have any additional info to share?
-My school does not calculate GPA. -My school does not have a class ranking system. -Extracurriculars in Sudan and Egypt are limited. However, I still participated in any activity that was avail
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How did you manage the stress of the application season?
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