RayChu,
UC Berkeley
B.A., Computer Science
I'm a Computer Science major and Statistics minor. UC Berkeley '19.
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Arcadia, California
GenderMale
EthnicityAsian
Class of2019
First Gen College StudentNo
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University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
Applied for a B.A. in Computer Science
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
Personal Statement580 WordsCareer aspirations, Childhood memory, Interest in other academic subject, Interest in tech/engineering, Leadership experience, Overcoming personal struggle, Reaching a goal, Story central to identity, Volunteer/public interest workGrowing up, I was fascinated by all the gadgets and schematics my father brought home from his profession as an electrical engineer. Although I did not understand the technical aspects, I was captivated by how interesting his work was. I helped in every way I knew how: whenever my father brought projects home or fixed appliances, I helped solder, strip wires, and manage tools. Just being a part of the process gave me a sense of pride and accomplishment. A...Read more...Personal Statement427 WordsCareer aspirations, Childhood memory, Interest in tech/engineering, Leadership experience, Overcoming personal struggle, Reaching a goal, Story central to identity, Volunteer/public interest work, Interest in other academic subjectThe summer before senior year gave me a glimpse of the enormous potential I had for engineering by collaborating with fellow engineering peers in a university setting. I excitedly accepted an opportunity to attend a UCLA engineering program, Tech Camp, which allowed me to learn essential skills needed to excel in a prestigious facility. This experience was more than studying and busy-work; I was pushed academically while I gained exposure to real life applications of engineering which reinforced my excitement...Read more...School Specific Advice
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What set me apart from other applicants33 WordsTry to show passion and interest in the extracurricular activities....Read more...My favorite course thus far, and why25 WordsI really enjoyed CS61B - Data Structures....Read more...My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them29 WordsJoin things you are interested in rather than activities...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college14 WordsYou have many choices:...Read more...What I’d change about my application process43 WordsSpend a lot more time on essays and start much earlier! You've already...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.45RankTop 5%
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Highest ACT35ACT Score DetailsOther ACT ScoresACT Prep
Highest SAT1510on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2200SAT Score Details
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