So I am currently in my senior year of high school. I ended up with a 3.959 GPA (or so far), and an 800 math, 768 on English for the SAT. I took the hardest classes for each year besides English. My only A-'s was: two in honors lang in 9th grade, one A- in honors world history, two A- in APUSH. I excelled in AP chem, phys, calc ab/bc, AP stat, and AP comp sci, but English has always been one of my weaknesses.
In terms of extracurriculars, I got into Evergreen Philharmonic (pretty sure it comes up on google if you search it) starting from junior year. Sustained track & field since 7th grade and got into varsity starting from sophomore year. Volunteered for my violin teacher for 3 years, and had a job teaching violin during summer of junior year. I took many Java and C++ classes. Also, I worked for my dad’s company in China for a bit, helping him code new technology. (his employees aren’t the best)
I also got diamond 1 (top 0.1% of players) in League of Legends if that means anything.
I’m also Asian, and the first generation. I am in state and hoping for UW CS DA. So what do you think my chances are? or could someone provide me with some other good CS options besides UW.
If you any more info just ask, I’ll be happy to answer.
oh yeah, I’m also applying for UCLA if anyone could tell me my chances for that. My brother went there for aerospace.
I assume you mean 760 on SAT verbal. Chances should be good at UDub.
UIUC and Georgia Tech could be considered as well. Although you have generic Asian ECs (music) and they really don’t stand out. You will need to differentiate yourself from similar applicants.
I don’t think you would count as first generation if your parents went to college in Asia. And Asian male applying for CS is the ultimate anti-hook.
UCLA is going to be expensive. Is your family willing to pay an additional 65,000 a year given that your brother is at UCLA?
When you say “Chances should be good at UDub”, do you mean UW computer science, or just getting into UW?
University of Washington direct admission to CS should be considered a reach, even if the school overall is not.
Good chances for UDub admissions in general but as the poster above mentions, the CompSci program is competitive and not so easy to get into.
Perhaps add Purdue as a match school. It won’t be expensive as a UC or even UIUC.
Purdue CS has gotten more popular recently, so it is likely to be much more difficult to get directly admitted to CS than to get general admission to Purdue.
Your academic performance is pretty good, and first gen is a definite plus. ECs are not very compelling. Your background also, unfortunately, is going to work against you. UCLA looks difficult, but you could definitely give it a shot. Best of luck!
@abcdefg1234566 Have you received your acceptance? I think the results were out yesterday. My son was accepted to CS DA. In-state Asian male.