rayjay,
MIT
B.S., Computer Science
I am adventurous, smart and start-up enthusiast.
Features Included
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Essays
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Schools
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Scores
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Advice
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ECs
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Sports

Background

Hometown georgetown, Florida
GenderMale
EthnicityBlack / African American
Class of2019
First Gen College StudentNo

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)

Applied for a B.S. in Computer Science

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

Personal Statement
649 Words
Place you’re content
When I tell a friend or family member that I’m going to Major in Design, they normally respond by looking slightly confused, then asking “What exactly is that?” I always immediately seek the refuge of a specific example; maybe explaining how the apps on their phone are designed or how the money in their pocket has to meet the goals of security and usability alike. Most of the time they say they’ve never really thought about it before. ...
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School Specific Advice

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General Admissions Advice

Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice
18 Words
I am applied for scholarships...
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What set me apart from other applicants
15 Words
I did a lot of...
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Did you take a gap year? Tell us about your experience.
10 Words
It's important to...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.20
 
Rank
Top 10%
 
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1480
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2130
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2130
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

SportsBasketball, Soccer , Swimming/Diving

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesCharity Drive Organizing, Debate Club/Team, Muslim Students Association, YMCA/YWCA, Volunteer Coach, Broadcast Journalism / Media / Television, Student Council / Government

Experience & Awards

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