britishguy,
Stanford
B.S., Computer Science
UK citizen. First person from my school to successfully apply to a US university!
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Advice
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Sports
Background
Hometown
Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
GenderMale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
First Gen College StudentNo
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Mandarin
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
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Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
Applied for a B.S. in Computer Science
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
Who thought that spaghetti, banana, and tofu with a generous sprinkling of garlic and the bonus of being seriously burnt would be a tasty combination? My mother, of course! The severity of the acrid aroma that permeated the house as she prepared what she thought was the culinary equivalent of Buckingham Palace is permanently etched into my mind. Minutes felt like hours as my sister and I had to eat every last morsel. That night, we used a lot of...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Intellectual interest253 WordsUnlike my friends, I remember grocery shopping as a child with fond memories. At first, I would scream until my mother bought chocolate, or sneakily open a bag of crisps so she’d be obliged to pay for them. However, as my perceptions and ability to read improved, trips to the supermarket took on a new significance. I observed how, with the help of my rough numerical skills, that the “special offers” my mother would jump for joy at were...Read more...Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay145 WordsLast summer, in London, I recognised a Dukie by her t-shirt. Deciding I had nothing to lose, I nervously introduced myself and asked about her experiences. What followed is why Duke resonates with me so strongly. She went above and beyond, vividly describing Durham, K-Ville and Randy’s Pizza, dropping anecdotes and bursting with spirit. Although I had yet to step foot on the campus, I could picture myself weaving in and out of the gothic architecture, cheering on the...Read more...School Specific Advice
Why I ultimately chose my school66 WordsStanford was a no brainer for me. I needed near full financial aid as an international student, so had completely...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school11 WordsBe reaaaally quirky....Read more...How I would describe the wider community surrounding campus32 WordsHonestly quite fragmented. Communities are split up by interests. But...Read more...The stress level and competitiveness of a typical student at my school22 WordsIt can be stressful at times. But...Read more...What are opportunities unique to my school35 WordsSO MANY. Being in Silicon Valley gives you unparalleled access to...Read more...More Essays
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General Admissions Advice
Misconceptions I had about college before attending85 WordsBefore attending Stanford, I thought that people were going to be arriving day one with the same intensity for academics and extracurriculars as I'd imagined they...Read more...Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received66 WordsNo. I spent countless hours pouring over all the information I could find online (from online forums, college websites, looking...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders70 WordsI didn't choose the teachers who taught the subjects that I was doing amazingly in, but rather teachers who I had...Read more...High School Performance
Unweighted GPA4.00RankTop 25%
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved
Test Scores
Highest SAT1540on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2250SAT Score Details
Other SAT ScoresSAT Prep
AP / IB Classes and Scores
Details5 classes and scoresSports
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ActivitiesAcademic, Debate Club/Team, Nonprofit, NGO or Charitable Organization
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