Demographics ： Asian (international student)
Intended Major: Computer Science, Film and Media Studies
Financial Aid: no.
SAT: 1450 (660RW, 780M)
Toefl: 107
GPA and Rank: 3.6/4 (fresh-junior) [Freshman: 3.33/4. Sophomore: 3.49/4. Junior 4/4. Senior 1st sem: 3.925/4]
[our school doesn’t go above 4] [took 2 ap classes in soph, 4 in junior, and taking 4 in senior]
AP Classes: [max rigor]
soph: ap world: 3, ap seminar: 3.
junior: ap compsci principles: 5, ap research: 4, ap macro: 4, ap lang: 3.
senior (taking): ap compsci a, ap calc bc, ap physics 1, ap literature
Awards:
- 2nd & 3rd Place in National High-School Swimming Competition Breaststroke (age group 16+).
- Best Speaker (out of 70+) at the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) in _.
- World Scholars Cup: T10 Challenge, Bowl, Debate, Writing. Gold Champion Scholar (~4.8% acceptance).
- Most Improved Delegate (1 selected from 40), MUN Security Council.
- 2nd Place 5km Biathlon (2nd out of ~50).
ECs:
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Internship/Work(Paid): Biggest tech company in _, helped build new app and suggested features are implemented in the app. App reached over 100k downloads and is Top 100 on the Entertainment in the App Store.
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National Honor Society President: Donated over ~$10k for various charities and preparing to donate ~$5k to covid.
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Kindergarten Teacher Assistant Volunteer/Treasurer: Coded program in JavaScript that manages tithe donations. Caretaker of 15 children. Restore church facilities: WiFi routers, lights, screen projector. Over 300 service hours.
-Co-Director/Scriptwriter of Theatre Production: Co-led group of 42 students to direct Les Misérables. Co-main scriptwriter in translating & adapting own version of play. 100-150 audience members.
-Varsity Swim Captain: National High-School Swimming Competition; Breaststroke Second and Third Place All Ages in National competition. (not fast enough for ncaa d1 tho)
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Internship at CGV: Just did part-time for money
Youngest intern. Assisted manager during briefings and daily evaluations. Worked in ushering, ticket box, & concession stand. -
High school Student Council: Led 2 departments of 8 students to advertise/organize monthly events. Raised $2k+ for student facilities
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Debate: 5th NSDA _ & NHSDLC _. Trained 15 members & reviewed their cases. 4 Students: 2nd NSDA Taiwan & 5th NHSDLC. Gold Medal 5% acceptance.
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Community Service: Construct 5 houses & facilities for _ impoverished denizens. Best Worker Award for Dedication, Hard Work, & 3 Consecutive Years of Volunteer.
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House Leader (10% acceptance): Led 1 of 4 houses in school. Organized house games to drive student interaction & school spirit among all grades. Won House of the Year 2019-2020.
Essays/LORs:
10/10: counselor (the advisor for a group I am president in, rly good connection)
9-10 : AP comp-sci teacher (good relationship)
9-10: AP Physics/AP Calculus teacher (good relationship)
10/10: Peer Recommendation