5
Colleges
6
Q&As
6
AP/IBs
10
Essays
5
Awards
10
Activities
Stanford Yogi
Admitted to Stanford and GT as CS major / $150,000 in scholarships / Involved in AI & Robotics
Quite frankly, Asian male students applying as CS / Engineering majors get the shorter end of the stick. Nevertheless, if you can trust in yourself and convey your genuine passion to the admissions officers, I believe that you can get into the school of your dreams. Through my essays, activities, and advice, I sincerely hope that I can give you a better idea on how to craft a compelling application!
Acceptances
Waitlists
Rejections
Stanford Yogi
Admitted to Stanford and GT as CS major / $150,000 in scholarships / Involved in AI & Robotics
5
Colleges
6
Q&As
6
AP/IBs
10
Essays
5
Awards
10
Activities
Acceptances
Waitlists
Rejections
Background
Race
Asian
Gender
Male
School Type
Private
Legacy
No
Low income
No
First generation
No
International
Yes
Recruited Athlete
No
Academics
GPA (UW)
3.97
GPA Scale
4
SAT
1580
# AP/IB Exams
6
10 Essays
essay
Personal Statement
essays
Stanford
essay
Georgia Tech
6 AP / IB Scores
5 Awards
10 Activities
6 Q&As
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What would you do differently if you were to redo the application cycle?
There are so many things I would do differently if I were to redo the application cycle. In terms of activities... - I would be involved in far fewer activities. What I've realized after my colleg
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How did you build your college list?
I believe a college list should have 2-4 safeties (no UCs are considered safeties nowadays), 3-5 targets, and 3-5 reach schools. Your college list should contain schools you would be happy to spend 4
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How did you choose your recommenders?
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Do you recommend using private counseling and/or essay editing services?
Yes and No. Here's why. When I think of private counseling services, I think of extremely expensive consulting service that make it seem like they know how to "make" you get into the university of
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Who should read over your essays?
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How did you choose your recommenders?
Teacher recommendations are an extremely crucial aspect of your application as it's the only element you have no control over. Your recommenders should be teachers whom you are CERTAIN will write a
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