32
Colleges
7
Q&As
18
AP/IBs
6
Essays
5
Awards
7
Activities
EECS @ UC Berkeley | 18 APs + 5 college courses
My college list had 32 schools! Since college admissions are getting more and more competitive, luck plays a heavy factor in admissions. By reusing and tailoring essays to each school, I was able to apply to more schools and increase my chances of getting into a school I liked.
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EECS @ UC Berkeley | 18 APs + 5 college courses
32
Colleges
7
Q&As
18
AP/IBs
6
Essays
5
Awards
7
Activities
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Race
Asian
Gender
Male
School Type
Private
Legacy
No
Low income
No
First generation
No
International
No
Recruited Athlete
No
GPA (W)
4.83
GPA (UW)
3.96
GPA Scale
4
SAT
1590
# AP/IB Exams
18
Personal Statement
University of California Essay
Rice University



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Do you recommend using private counseling and/or essay editing services?
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How did you manage the stress of the application season?
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Who should read over your essays?
Getting essay readers is always important, but make sure you don't get too many of them since that can cause differing opinions on what you should do. Instead, grab maybe a few trusted senior friends
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How did you choose your recommenders?
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How long did you spend on each essay?
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How did you decide where to apply early?
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What questions were you asked during your interviews?
Some of the common questions were: "Tell me about yourself" and "Why did you apply to X school". Some others were "What's your favorite book?" and "Tell me something you've seen in the news recently".
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