Daniel97,

UC Berkeley

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

I'm a freshman studying Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley; I really love all things science, especially chemistry and physics, and competed in the National Science Bowl for all 4 years of high school.

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Hometown Sacramento, California

GenderMale

EthnicityAsian

AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019

English First Language Yes

Other Language(s) Spoken Mandarin

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University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)

Applied for a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

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Personal Statement

660 Words

Place you’re content

Paradise of the Insane "Can I please get your autographs?" Adam Matthews and Dean Jens stare blankly at me as I hold out my nametag for them to sign. After a chuckle, Dr. Matthews scribbles an illegible signature; Mr. Jens follows suit. And so, I receive the signatures of the greatest celebrities never known. Adam Matthews and Dean Jens are Science Bowl alumni who moderate and read questions during the final round of the National Science Bowl every year. As...

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What I like about my school’s location and culture

57 Words

Berkeley has reasonably good weather and is located but a stone's throw from the city of San...

Why I ultimately chose my school

49 Words

Berkeley is relatively close to home for me and has a solid engineering program. I...

What I’d change about my application process

17 Words

I would take essays a...

Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received

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I didn't...

Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice

36 Words

I didn't take out loans and didn't apply for many scholarships....

High School Performance

Weighted GPA

4.50

Rank

Top 5%

High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
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Highest ACT

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ACT Prep

Highest SAT

2380

SAT Score Details

Converted SAT Score1590

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AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details8 classes and scores

Sports

SportsCross Country

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesScience Club/Team, Quiz Bowl/Academic Bowl

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University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)

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