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University of California - Irvine (Irvine, CA)
Applied for a B.S.
in
Computer Software Engineering
Accepted and EnrolledLegacy: No
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Supplemental Essay Issue of personal significance
657 Words
The story that most defines me is the three years I have spent in Georgia; whereupon the malleable clay that was my character was shaped by the deft fingers of poverty and adversity. Up until April 2011, I had live in beautiful, sunny Southern California. I had everything a young man could want; a mind teeming with promise, annual passes to Disneyland, and a host of other luxurious amenities to keep myself occupied. Yet, I wanted none of it. I stood...
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General Admissions Advice
What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling
63 Words
Having been at UCI For a full year now, what I most surprised about was just how much of...
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My favorite course thus far, and why
62 Words
My favorite course thus far would have to be Information and Computer Science 32 (ICS 32) with Professor Alex Thornton. He's...
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5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)
15 Words
Busy, Tired (It's college, so...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
49 Words
I ultimately chose my school based upon the pedigree of it's Computer Science program versus...
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What I like about my school’s location and culture
29 Words
Irvine is a beautiful city, with a great landscape,...
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High School Performance
GPA
3.45
(no specification of weighting)
High School TypePublic Academic Performance in High School
Low one semester/year Explanation of Low Grades
Test Scores
Highest ACT
31
ACT Score Details
Highest SAT
1410
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2000
SAT Score Details
Original SAT Score2000
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
AP / IB Classes and Scores
Details4 classes and scores
Sports
Extracurriculars
Experience & Awards
How Spent Summers Volunteer Experiences Awards Received
Second year, Public Health Sciences major at the University of California, Irvine. Looking to graduate in three years (or less) and apply to a pre-medical post-baccalaureate program. Career goal: physician
Born in small town, interested in math, science, and literature. Attending Stanford University starting fall of 2016, planning on studying engineering or computer science, with a minor in a foreign language.