jackieee,
Princeton
B.A., Computer Science
Unhooked Asian girl from the Bay Area! Princeton CS '22
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Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
Applied for a B.A. in Computer Science
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Personal Statement592 WordsCreative personal story, Development of personal values, Embarrassing mistake, Issue of personal significance, One moment that changed you, Story central to identityEgg yolks, olive oil, yogurt and a tablespoon of honey. Light filtered in through the kitchen curtains, skeining my hands silver as I stirred these ingredients together, humming along to the rhythm of my whisk looping around the bowl. Water from my freshly washed hair dripped onto the linoleum tiles, punctuating the quietness of the early morning. Such a moment of peace, unfortunately, did not last long. When mixed thoroughly, the concoction shimmered a rich translucent gold. This was my...Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences that was particularly meaningful to you. (About 150 words)Supplemental Essay: Extracurricular activity162 WordsI write magical realist stories: sunflowers dripping lemon oil, summer scraping its whiskers against bare legs, prayers spiraling out of churches as rose-lit smoke. Although this genre is as otherworldly and vibrant as blue gardens or poetry, it’s nevertheless conceptualized in hard reality. Which is why, as a Mitra Scholar, I’m researching the historical genesis of magical realism in Latin America. Last summer I've database-dived for seminal works, interviewed cultural experts, and linguistically interpreted the glitzy prose of...Supplemental Essay: Other223 Words
List the books (if any) you've read this year for pleasure. Choose one and in a sentence describe its impact on you.- Steve Jobs (Steve Jobs) - When Jobs talked about how a calligraphy course he took inspired the typography that was later carefully built into the Mac, I realized the full extent to which technology depends on non-scientific endeavors such as art, English, and philosophy to truly flourish. - The Goldfinch (Donna Tartt) - The Girls (Emma Cline) - Fault Lines (Nancy Huston) - War of the Foxes (Richard Siken) - Cien años de soledad (Gabriel García M...What about being a student at Boston University most excites you?Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay258 WordsAs an engineering intern at Boston University under [REDACTED] last summer, I loved the opportunity to probe the cutting edge of single particle tracking with BU’s advanced research facilities. My project, which involved computationally analyzing the trajectory of fluorescent quantum dots in collagen fibers, was team-based and multi-disciplinary, predicated upon fields ranging from biology to physics to computer science. As such, I was able to interact and work with a dazzling array of individuals from different scientific backgrounds, united...List a few words or phrases that describe your ideal college community.(150 words or less)Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school109 WordsBubbling with quaint historical charm. Situated in a dynamic city. Foundational liberal arts curriculum backed by extensive research opportunities. Innovative. Quirky Tree Lighting and Yule Log traditions—who doesn’t love winter? A vibrant mix of backgrounds and ideologies. Always busy: something to do, to see, to be. Mysterious tunneling systems. An inclusive, supportive student body. Well-read. Interdisciplinary seminars. Bustling, populous, exciting—as the Chinese idiom goes, people mountain people sea. Opportunities in the literary arts. Supportive student advising. Challenging...List the titles of the required readings from courses during the school year or summer that you enjoyed most in the past year. (150 words or less)Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school169 Words- The Bluest Eye (Toni Morrison) - A devastatingly gorgeous narrative. When I read about Pecola’s attempts to satisfy the Western beauty standards by praying for blue eyes, I remembered my mother sticking on double eyelid tape to look less Chinese. I definitely cried then. - The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald) - Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools (Alfred Aho et. al) - “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” (Joyce Carol Oates) - “The Lottery” (Shirley Jackson) ...List the titles of the print, electronic publications and websites you read regularly. (150 words or less)Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school173 Words- The Adroit Journal - Strong, eclectic aesthetic. Poems about ugly things told through pretty words, from cherry pits to phantasmic family reunions to glow-in-the-dark jellyfish. - PANK Magazine - Wired Magazine - The monthly technology update that covers both the science and the social impact of new phenomena. - The Claremont Review - The New York Times - Science Magazine - Quanta Magazine - TIME Magazine - I’ve looked forward to the rectangular red border in our mailbox...List the titles of the films, concerts, shows, exhibits, lectures and other entertainments you enjoyed most in the past year. (150 words or less)Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school160 Words- National YoungArts Week Writers’ Readings and Visual Arts Exhibition - Experience of a lifetime. Coming from STEM-obsessed Silicon Valley, I’ve never seen such wild enthusiasm for the arts until then. - [REDACTED] Artstravaganza Writers’ Readings - “Priceless Pork Belly” exhibit from the Asian Art Museum - IBM 1401 Demo Lab from the Computer History Museum - “Kahlo and Her Circle” gallery from the Museum of Fine Arts - Saturday Night Live (1975-) - Politically incisive yet relatable! So hilarious...While arguing a Dartmouth-related case before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1818, Daniel Webster, Class of 1801, uttered this memorable line: ''It is, Sir…a small college. And yet, there are those who love it!'' As you seek admission to the Class of 2022, what aspects of the College’s program, community, or campus environment attract your interest?Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay102 WordsAs a programmer and a poet, I love to create. The Institute for Cross-Disciplinary Engagement is thus the perfect opportunity to synthesize my interests in English and computer science. Additionally, with the uniquely flexible D-Plan and the College’s substantial undergraduate focus, I can’t wait to closely research the transnationalism of magical realist literature under Professor Sam Moodie. Dartmouth’s English Department stands out for its strength in both literary criticism and creative writing—I can engage my analytical...Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests at USC. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections. (250 word limit)Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay255 WordsAs an engineer and a writer, I love to create. There is as much an artistic infusion to coding as there is a rational progression to poetry, which is why the USC Sidney Harman Academy for Polymathic Study, with its focus on cross-disciplinary connections, draws me in. Combined with Engineering+, USC truly emphasizes the renaissance value of exploring the full academic spectrum. I’m eager to delve into fascinating classes such as Video Game Design at the Viterbi School of...What inspires you?Supplemental Essay: Issue of personal significance40 WordsThere’s a potted catnip on my desk that I obsessively guard from my cat, who’s forever intent on chewing up the leaves. The plant’s mangled and mottled but the fact that it’s still alive is inspiring.Yale’s residential colleges regularly host intimate conversations with guests representing a wide range of experiences and accomplishments. What person, past or present, would you invite to speak? What question would you ask?Supplemental Essay: Other30 WordsFor writer Ning Ken: To what extent did your personal life contribute to your creation of chaohuan, or “ultra-unreal,” the literary genre that explores the absurdity of modern Chinese life?You are teaching a Yale course. What is it called?Supplemental Essay: Other11 Wordsprint(“Hello, Writers’ World!”): Analyzing Language in Modern Prose and CodeMost first year Yale students live in suites of four to six students. What would you contribute to the dynamic of your suite?Supplemental Essay: Other32 WordsI’m the compulsive home decorator armed with succulents, fairy lights, and inspirational wall art who’ll remodel and optimize your living space each month. I also write love sonnets upon request.Princeton University Short-Takes:Supplemental Essay: Other170 WordsYour favorite book and its author: Home, Toni Morrison Your favorite movie: Spirited Away (2001) Your favorite website: http://emergencycompliment.com Two adjectives your friends would use to describe you: Hilarious, honest Your favorite recording: “He Paints Because He Likes It” - Kaffertorsk Your favorite keepsake or memento: A jar of caramelized banana jam that is the right shade of burnt amber. Your favorite source of inspiration: A potted catnip on my desk that I obsessively guard from my cat, who...School Specific Advice
Why I ultimately chose my school655 WordsUpon making a college list, I wanted a balanced school where STEM isn't the overwhelming focus. That crossed off Stanford, MIT, Caltech, GaTech, etc. from my original college application list. I also didn't like large schools like Harvard or UCB, where the focus falls more on graduate students than the undergrads. Unfortunately, LACs weren't something that most people at my school applied to, so I didn't look there. Admittedly, I put very little research into making my list and picked schools based on hearsay from other people. I didn't bother to figure out the cons of each school I applied...How I chose schools to apply to90 WordsI chose to apply to Yale in part because of "That's Why I Chose Yale," and also because I heard that Yale tends to favor STEM applicants....How I chose schools to apply to99 WordsI chose to apply to Princeton because it has the most gorgeous campus, haha. It's also the only school out of HYPS that I could imagine myself choosing over Yale....
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How I narrowed down my essay topics194 Words10/10/20 Update: School-specific essays were much, much easier since I reused a LOT of my essays, with various tweaks for each school. I really tried to portray myself as a unique applicant with dual interests in the sciences and the humanities. In no particular order, I wrote about: brownie-specific baking blunders, Winnie the Pooh, sparkling quantum dots, my...What set me apart from other applicants121 WordsI think my extracurriculars set me apart, especially given my demographics (unhooked Asian-American, female, no legacy, from a hyper-competitive STEM-oriented private school in California). Although I applied CS to the majority of my schools, I had...Post-college plans202 WordsUpdated 12/15/2019: I was honestly torn between English and CS when I was applying to colleges, so I went for different majors to many of my RD schools depending on which program I preferred. For instance, I loved the Creative Writing program at Columbia College over its CS program in SEAS, but I couldn't pass up Princeton's CS program either....How I made up for low grades in high school73 WordsMy grades weren't terrible, but they weren't at the tippy-top either. I definitely had a downward trend. I focused a lot on...Misconceptions I had about college before attending158 WordsWriting is a singularly useful skill - not just when it comes to college applications, but later on in life as well. In terms of college applications, you have to write not only persuasively but also creatively. Think about what sort of narrative you want your college...My advice about getting recommenders133 WordsPick teachers who truly know you as a person. I picked my junior year H. English teacher, who has encouraged me to enter my creative writing to competitions and had also written me a recommendation for Iowa Young Writers'...What I learned transitioning from high school to college132 WordsBeing in a completely new environment can be very tough; it's okay to take things slow. I just came out of senior year second semester (a notably senioritis-prone time), and I'm trying to pick up my motivation for things. I'm...What I’d change about my application process226 WordsProbably start my research earlier. I didn't know what colleges to apply to aside from the US News Top 20 Colleges and threw together a list willy-nilly. I would've spent more time looking into LACs, since I prefer a smaller, more undergraduate-focused college setting. Also wouldn't apply to so many safeties (UIUC, BU, UCLA, etc). I submitted all my RD schools along with my SCEA, which probably wasn't...Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice98 WordsIn junior year, I was selected as a National YoungArts Finalist in Writing (Short Story). I got a couple thousand dollars in scholarship money and was able to pay...
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