6
Colleges
0
Q&As
6
AP/IBs
23
Essays
4
Awards
4
Activities
CS @ Stanford. {MIT, Harvard, Yale} likely letters
Had a pretty doable set of activities / accomplishments going into the application process. What really did it was stitching them together into a cohesive / compelling narrative.
CS @ Stanford. {MIT, Harvard, Yale} likely letters
6
Colleges
0
Q&As
6
AP/IBs
23
Essays
4
Awards
4
Activities
Race
Asian
Gender
Male
School Type
Public
Legacy
No
Low income
No
First generation
No
International
No
Recruited Athlete
No
GPA (W)
4.6
GPA (UW)
4
GPA Scale
5
ACT
35
# 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. (650 words)
“That moment where the best thing that I had was the opportunity.” Apparently, this borderline nonsensical sentence is the “optimal” hook- at least according to the generative model I coded based on
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University of California Essay
What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?
Going fast. No, not on the road or on the football field. My race track lies in a computer, crafting algorithms to run at blazing speeds. Miniscule tweaks to take orders of magnitude off the runtime,
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Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.
Faulty Cell Found. Tremor Detected. Abnormal Brain Activity Identified. Implants and wearables will discover devastating diseases the moment they begin. The imminent future of medical innovation will
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What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?
Real projects, real clients, real deadlines. This gives birth to zeal. The zeal to work through the day and into the night. I experienced this in 9th grade while programming my school's locker registr
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Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?
"That moment where the best thing that I had was the opportunity." Apparently, this borderline nonsensical sentence is the "optimal" hook at least according to the generative model I coded based on
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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
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What five words best describe you?
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What do you read, listen to, or watch?
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One thing you are looking forward to at Stanford
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Extra hour in the day
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Idea or experience that makes you excited about learning
Going fast. No, not on the road or on the football field. My race track lies in a computer, crafting algorithms to run at blazing speeds. Miniscule tweaks to take orders of magnitude off the runtime,
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Note to future roommate
Dear Future Roommate, On move-in day, you will likely be hit with a barrage of grins, questions, laughs, and lovingly rowdy blows. I tend to get carried away when I first meet someone, but I am just
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Something meaningful to you and why
Real projects, real clients, real deadlines. This gives birth to zeal. The zeal to work through the day and into the night. Digitizing my school’s locker registration system led to administrative hour
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Please tell us more about your cultural background and identity in the space below (100 word limit). If you need more than 100 words, please use the Optional section on Part 2.
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We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you. Tell us about something you do simply for the pleasure of it.
Pulleys. Levers. Clanking metal. Tech music. My favorite place: the gym. I use the same FRC principles of mechanical advantage and weight distribution to design personalized weight training moves that
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Although you may not yet know what you want to major in, which department or program at MIT appeals to you and why?
The field of molecular biology powered by AI is poised to make a significant impact on the world within the next few years. My laboratory background gave me a taste of how bioinformaticians will bring
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At MIT, we bring people together to better the lives of others. MIT students work to improve their communities in different ways, from tackling the world's biggest challenges to being a good friend. Describe one way in which you have contributed to your community, whether in your family, the classroom, your neighborhood, etc. (200-250 words)
Real projects, real clients, real deadlines. This gives birth to zeal. The zeal to work through the day and into the night. Digitizing my school’s locker registration system led to administrative hour
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Describe the world you come from; for example, your family, clubs, school, community, city, or town. How has that world shaped your dreams and aspirations?
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Tell us about the most significant challenge you’ve faced or something important that didn’t go according to plan. How did you manage the situation?
Going fast. No, not on the road or on the football field. My race track lies in a computer, crafting algorithms to run at blazing speeds. I walked up to the starting line in 7th grade, scouring the i
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Harvard University
EC Essay
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Harvard has long recognized the importance of student body diversity of all kinds. We welcome you to write about distinctive aspects of your background, personal development or the intellectual interests you might bring to your Harvard classmates.
I couldn’t compete. It was the best thing that ever happened to me. I have always been a competitor. No, not on the court or on the football field. My arena lies in a computer, crafting algorithms to
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