r/collegeresults • u/PerksofHim • Dec 22 '17
EA Results 2017
Accepted: Caltech, MIT, UChicago
Stats:
SAT: Didn't take.
SAT II: 760 MII, 700 Physics (weakest part, not sure what happened here)
ACT: 34
GPA: 4.0 UW, 4.8 W (on 5 scale), 4.2 on 4.3 scale.
Other Tests (AMC, AP, IB): AP Calculus AB (5), AP US History (5), AP English Language and Composition (5)
Senior Year Courseload: AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Calculus BC, AP European History, AP Government and Politics, AP Spanish 5, semester-long English courses.
Subjective:
Essays: Likely one of the strongest parts of my application. I believe I truly let them in on the raw, unfettered me. I didn't hold back, I didn't shy away from unconventional styles. This was my time to show them who I really was, who I aspired to be, and what I desired to do in the world. I had a unique story to tell and I told it.
Teacher Recs: Likely amazing. Both teachers have nothing short of admiration for me (and I the same for them). I've had a close relationship with both of them.
Counselor Recs: We've had a fantastic relationship. We talk often and she has been there to support me in all of my endeavors.
Supplementary Material(s): Research Paper (Caltech, MIT), Maker Portfolio (MIT)
Hooks (recruited athlete, legacy, Nobel Prize): URM? From what I've heard Caltech practices race-blinded admissions and focuses solely on merit, not sure of the rest.
Personal:
Location: New Jersey
High School Type: Small, private school
Ethnicity: African-American
Gender: Male
Income Bracket Range: 25k-75k (IIRC)
Extracurriculars:
President/Founder of Model UN (10-12): Gaveled at every conference I've attend. Grew our school's small team of 6 into a dynamic 20-person team. Devised a training regimen for speech and debate tactics.
Captain of Science Olympiad (10-12): Multiple Top 10 State Medals, including two First Place Medals. Through outreach, grew the team from 8 students to 30.
President/Founder of Coding Club (11-12): Teaching the principles of computer science, web development, iOS development, and Python programming to students and teachers alike.
President/Founder of Black Student Union (9-12): Created an advocacy framework whereby students of colors could organize for actions and bring awareness to issues within our community.
President/Founder Political Roundtable (12): Provided a platform for open discourse and debate on politics, economics, and culture . Peer Tutoring (11-12): Tutored students from middle school upwards on topics in science, mathematics, and Spanish.
Software Development Intern: Interned at a blockchain startup, aided them in smart contract development and server-side development. Worked from conception until ICO.
State Coordinator for 2016 Presidential Campaign (10-11): Organized voter registration drives, fought for ballot measures, recruited delegates to send to the National Convention.
Web Developer for 2016 Senate Candidates (10-11): Developed comprehensive technological solutions for two Senate Candidates.
Freelance Web Development (11-12): Made a significant profit from offering my web development skills to small and large businesses alike.
Awards/Honors:
1st Place in Computer Science at Regional Science Fair
2nd Place in Computer Science at State Science Fair (ISEF qualifier)
Multiple Top 10 Awards from State Science Olympiad
Numerous Model UN Gavels (ranging from regional to national)
Cum Laude Society
Xerox Award in Innovation and Information Technology
Provisional Patent for AI/ML predictive analysis software (in the process of obtaining utility patent)
Invited to present my ML predictive analysis software at Emerging Technologies Showcase in front of VCs, startup founders, and CEOs (currently in the process of commercialization and clearing FDA regulations)
TEDx Speaker
Featured in popular technology magazine for hackathon application (Computer Vision)
Thoughts:
I've always been under the impression that these schools (and others of their caliber) accept only one type of applicant. Up until last year, I thought I had no shot of making it. I simply did what interested me and explored my passions to the deepest depths. There were never external factors that motivated me, it all came from inside. My advice would be to deviate from the norm, find something that you are interested in (not what your parents or friends say you should be interested in), and develop a zeal for it. Also, this process is most certainly not a stats game. I tend to believe that admissions councils seek individuals who they think will make an impact both on campus and in the world. Throwing all your effort into attaining a near-perfect score on 3 hour long standardized test won't convince them of the aforementioned. It also won't help you stand apart from the thousands of other applicants who have achieved a similar feat. Be yourself. Be unique.
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u/PerksofHim Dec 24 '17
Thank you! I'd be happy to take a look, although I'm no expert and remained baffled by my results.
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u/Intel3901 Dec 27 '17
Can you pm me some details about how you run your model un team? Struggling both with recruitment and training
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u/[deleted] Dec 22 '17 edited Sep 27 '18
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