20
Colleges
0
Q&As
8
AP/IBs
30
Essays
4
Awards
8
Activities
20
Colleges
0
Q&As
8
AP/IBs
30
Essays
4
Awards
8
Activities
Race
Asian, White, Hispanic
Gender
Female
School Type
Public
Legacy
No
Low income
No
First generation
No
International
No
Recruited Athlete
No
GPA (W)
4.6
GPA (UW)
4.1
GPA Scale
4
SAT
1520
# AP/IB Exams
8
Personal Statement
Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
All my life I’ve been an avid Lego builder. My life was chronicled by the transition from Duplos to Lego Friends , all the way up to the most intricate Architecture sets. My maturity was quantif
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Why do you want to study your chosen major specifically at Georgia Tech?
This past summer, I went to a project-based engineering program where I faced challenges that tested my creativity. For the first time, I saw how the countless years of word problems in math class c
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University of Michigan
Communities Essay
I belong to a community of sharers - of people that see the appeal in sharing with others rather than indulging in their own preferences. The first time I saw the look of pure delight on someone’s f
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Why that College or School?
One word: versatility. Calculus is my favorite class, but when I’ve reached my wit’s end with derivatives, I sit at the piano. When I decided to study engineering, my main concern was that I’d have
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Washington University in St. Louis
Academic Division McKelvey School of Engineering Primary Major of Interest: Undecided Engineering Secondary Major of Interest (if any): Electrical Engineering
13 What you are interested in studying and why I haven’t always been a math person. As a kid, I dreamt of becoming an author or a lawyer. That all changed in my junior year when I entered my AP Ca
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Carnegie Mellon University
Most students choose their intended major or area of study based on a passion or inspiration that’s developed over time – what passion or inspiration led you to choose this area of study? (300 word maximum)
I haven’t always been a math person. As a kid, I dreamt of becoming an author or a lawyer. That all changed in my junior year when I entered my AP Calculus class. My calculus teacher completely tran
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Many students pursue college for a specific degree, career opportunity or personal goal. Whichever it may be, learning will be critical to achieve your ultimate goal. As you think ahead to the process of learning during your college years, how will you define a successful college experience? (300 word maximum)
While a graduation diploma is the tangible consummation of my college years, a successful college experience will truly be manifested in the person I become. I hope that the skills I learn—both in and
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Application
1 challenges. By seeking answers to questions like “how can robots do our laundry?”, CMU engineers are encouraged to pursue their interests outside the classroom. Whether I am shooting electrons in
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Consider your application as a whole. What do you personally want to emphasize about your application for the admission committee’s consideration? Highlight something that’s important to you or something you haven’t had a chance to share. Tell us, don’t show us (no websites please). (300 word maximum)
One key aspect of my application that I want to highlight is my character—notably, my tenacity. Two weeks before the start of my sophomore year, my counselor informed me of a scheduling conflict. Sh
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University of Rochester
Supplement Part 1 Essay Response Essay Response
When the pandemic turned my world upside down in 2020, I sought other ways to uphold my passion for tutoring. I joined Youth Promise, a student-run nonprofit organization that allowed me to virtuall
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Supplement Part 2 The University of Rochester benefactor entrepreneur, photography pioneer and philanthropist George Eastman said, “What we do during our working hours determines what we have; what we do in our leisure
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Supplement Essay 2
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Application
1 Every single aspect of my identity can be represented by an organization or activity on campus. I can continue writing for the school newspaper by publishing my work in the URochester Campus Times
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What top two majors at the University of Rochester interest you? Please list in order of preference. Interdepartmental Engineering #2 Mechanical Engineering Are you interested in pursuing research while enrolled at the University of Rochester? Yes What field/area of study are you interested in researching? (20 word limit)
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I wish to apply to a Professional Degree Program: Graduate Engineering at Rochester (GEAR) Combined Admission/ DD Essay
The day I walked into my AP Calculus class, I knew I was meant to be an engineer. My teacher’s genuine enthusiasm for the subject struck a chord with me, and inspired to pursue math for my 12 own cu
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Tulane University
If you would like to briefly elaborate on one of your activities, you may do so here.
One of my most notable extracurricular accomplishments involves tutoring, specifically volunteer tutoring. As a freshman, I joined my school's volunteer tutoring club, working with younger children in
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Please describe why you are interested in attending Tulane University (optional).
One word: versatility. Calculus is my favorite class, but when I’ve reached my wit’s end with derivatives, I sit at the piano. When I decided to study engineering, my main concern was that I’d have
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Tulane values the lessons gained from pursuing an education alongside a student body that represents a wide range of experiences and perspectives and is reflective of our multicultural world. If you would like to share a perspective related to your family, cultural group, sexual or gender identity, religious group, or some other aspect that has shaped your identity, please do so here (optional).
I belong to a community of sharers - of people that see the appeal in sharing with others rather than indulging in their own preferences. The first time I saw the look of pure delight on someone’s f
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University of Virginia
School/Program School of Engineering and Applied Science First Academic Interest Electrical Engineering Second Academic Interest Mechanical Engineering School of Engineering and Applied Sciences - How will you use an engineering degree to change the world for the better?
I want the specialized technical skills I learn as an engineering student to be used to tackle real- world problems. One of the most pressing issues that my generation faces is climate change. As an
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2. Answer one of the following questions in around 50 words. About what topic could you speak for an hour? Please provide your response here:
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3. Answer one of the following questions in around 50 words. We are a community with quirks, both in language and in traditions.
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Please provide your response here:
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University of Pennsylvania
School Question
When people ask me why I chose engineering, I tell them that to me, engineering is the best way to examine how math manifests itself in the real world. The real world, however, means something differe
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Community Question Common Application
1 From the moment I step foot on campus, I’ll be labeled as an engineer. But I’m also a musician and tutor who wants to stay in touch with my Latin roots. Most people know that I run a guacamole bu
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Gratitude Question
When I first entered your class, I was terrified. Suddenly, I had gone from being in elementary school, a familiar place with an established routine, to middle school, a much more intimidating beast
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EDUCATION Tenafly High School, Tenafly, NJ, Class of 2023 Weighted GPA: 4.64 SAT Composite: 1520, AP Psychology 5, AP Calculus AB 5, AP Seminar 5, AP Research 4 Northeastern Accelerate: Engineering Innovation and Design, Northeastern University, Summer before Senior Year Michigan Math and Science Scholars Summer Program , University of Michigan, Summer before Junior Year Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes , Stanford University, Summer before Junior Year
AWARDS AND HONORS National Hispanic Recognition Program Gold Medalist, National French Contest, Level 1 and 3 Commended National Merit Scholar New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy - French AP Scholar with
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University of Southern California
Academic Interest
When people ask me why I chose engineering, I tell them that to me, engineering is the best way to examine how math manifests itself in the real world. The real world, however, means something dif
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Describe yourself in three words. First Word: Enterprising Second Word: Attentive Third Word: Nocturnal What is your favorite snack? Oreo's Best movie of all time: The Lion King Dream job: Engineer at NASA/Tesla/Apple who teaches the next generation If your life had a theme song, what would it be? Mad World by Michael Andrews ft. Gary Jules Dream trip: MALDIVES What TV show will you binge watch next? American Horror Story Which well-known person or fictional character would be your ideal roommate? Elon Musk (to humble him) Favorite book: The Giver by Lois Lowry If you could teach a class on any topic, what would it be? How the chords/harmonies in Inside Out's "Bundle of Joy" reflect the themes of the movie
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to engineer a better world for all humanity. Describe how your contributions to the USC Viterbi student body may be distinct from others. Please feel free to touch on any part of your background, traits, skills, experiences, challenges, and/or personality in helping us better understand you.
I love math, but I am also human. When I’ve reached my wit’s end with derivatives and integrals, I sit down at the piano. Performing music demands a vicarious understanding of the composer and his
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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.
To me, the most important challenge is advancing personalized learning. As someone who tutors young children every day, I understand the importance of individualized attention. When I am working wit
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