7
Colleges
1
Q&A
3
AP/IBs
2
Essays
4
Awards
5
Activities
Musician and Computer Scientist
In my college applications, I focused on being genuine and showcasing what I loved. I picked schools that felt like a good fit, whether they were prestigious names or not. Preparing for tests was important, but so was sharing my story through essays. I asked for recommendations from teachers who really knew me. Keeping track of deadlines was crucial. It was a mix of strategy and staying true to myself.
Musician and Computer Scientist
7
Colleges
1
Q&A
3
AP/IBs
2
Essays
4
Awards
5
Activities
Race
White
Gender
Male
School Type
Public
Legacy
No
Low income
Yes
First generation
No
International
No
Recruited Athlete
No
GPA (W)
4.1
GPA (UW)
3.8
GPA Scale
4
SAT
1480
ACT
35
# AP/IB Exams
3
Personal Statement
Carnegie Mellon University



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How did you decide where to apply early?
It's a great idea to mark up a few safety, target, and reach schools. I personally found 3-5 schools that fit in each of these categories and spent the most time on applying to the target schools and
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