TassosSapalidi,
Brown
B.S., Computational and Applied Mathematics
early decision admit who studied applied math and economics
Features Included
5
Essays
12
Schools
8
Scores
13
Advice
3
ECs
1
Sports
Background
Hometown
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
GenderMale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2018
First Gen College StudentNo
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Greek, French
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
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Brown University (Providence, RI)
Applied for a B.S. in Computational and Applied Mathematics
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
School Specific Advice
How I chose schools to apply to67 WordsI personally chose to apply to 12 schools. 5 reach schools, 5 matches and 2 safeties. When deciding which schools I would apply to,...Read more...Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received61 WordsI did use an independent college counselor, and he was very useful in helping me choose schools according...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school92 WordsDefinitely talk about diversity and cultural awareness! Brown has a very diverse student body and it's likely that admissions officers want to see that you are prepared for...Read more...My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them41 WordsAt Brown, I am the president of a club called MEDLIFE, which...Read more...How to increase chances at my school19 WordsGet good grades and SAT scores,...Read more...My favorite course thus far, and why52 WordsMy favorite course at Brown so far is Quantitative Models of Biological Systems. It is a...Read more...5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)9 WordsCreative Diverse...Read more...List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience49 WordsI only interviewed with Brown, as I was admitted early decision. The interview was very...Read more...Reaching out to professors and coaches at schools I applied to38 WordsI did Summer@Brown the summer after my junior year. While...Read more...What I’d change about my school if I were student body president38 WordsOne issue at Brown is that the student body is very...Read more...More Essays
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Personal Statement545 WordsChildhood memory, Transition to adulthood, Work experience, Family backgroundThe Sunday morning lunch rush always attracts the most interesting crowd. First, the same group of twelve from Valley Forge Baptist Church comes in, and we always end up discussing whatever topic I’m learning about in my AP U.S. History Class until my dad yells at me to get back to work. Next comes a music teacher at a nearby college with his wife and son, and I give them quick Greek lessons every time I pass by...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay201 WordsI was first drawn to Brown by the Open Curriculum. I was fascinated by the fact that I could completely design my own course of study without being restricted by general education courses or distribution requirements. This academic freedom will not only improve my college experience but will also give me a sense of independence that cannot be found at other schools. Brown is also one of the relatively few schools that has a department and degree program for applied...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay652 WordsMy goal has always been to pursue a career in business, but when one of my friends told me that she was interested in becoming an actuary, I soon became intrigued by the profession. I educated myself on the actuarial exam process and managed to pass Exam P on my first try this past summer after six months of self-studying the material, not having taken any calculus-based statistics classes. I plan to pass Exam FM next summer, and ultimately would...Read more...Supplemental Essay Diversity statement97 WordsI have lived in the same neighborhood just outside of Philadelphia for the past eleven years. On the surface, it may seem to be a cookie-cutter suburban community, but in reality, it’s a microcosm of the world. I have grown up going to Diwali parties at the Mehtas’, getting yelled at for not using my chopsticks correctly at dinner with the Yangs and fighting with my brothers over the last piece of my Ethiopian neighbor’s injera. These experiences...Read more...Supplemental Essay Other24 WordsBrown loves the idea of fostering a diverse learning community. In your essay, make sure you demonstrate that you can contribute to this environment.Read more...General Admissions Advice
Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received94 WordsI did use a private admissions counselor. I found them helpful in identifying schools to which I was a competitive applicant and that I would enjoy attending. I...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders102 WordsDefinitely try to have at least one teacher that you interact with both in the classroom and during an extracurricular activity. This will give you someone who can provide a very...Read more...Post-college plans99 WordsDon't get too bogged down thinking about your career after college. I went in to undergrad 100% certain about what my career would look like, but I ended up switching my...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA5.00(equivalent to 4.00 unweighted)RankTop 5%
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Test Scores
Highest SAT1560on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2310SAT Score Details
Other SAT ScoresSAT Prep
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AP / IB Classes and Scores
Details6 classes and scoresSports
SportsTennis
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ActivitiesCommunity Cleanup / Service, Film, Math Team
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