thicctartan,
CMU
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Nerd that's passionate about music, technology, and design
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GenderMale
EthnicityAsian, White Non-Hispanic
Class of2021
First Gen College StudentNo
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Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA)
Applied for a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: ParentSchool Specific Essays
Personal Statement660 WordsCreative personal story, One moment that changed you, Overcoming personal struggle, Summer experience, Transition to adulthood, Volunteer/public interest work, Work experienceMy heart began to beat out of my chest, and I felt every muscle in my body tense as I stared at the words in front of me: “Mingle with campers.” I immediately berated myself and questioned why I was here and what I was doing. This place was where I felt the most comfortable but my insecurities were surfacing. For the first time in my life, I was no longer a camper, and soon I would have responsibilities and...Read more...Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay662 WordsMy face lit up as I moved my mouse over and clicked “run” to watch my days of work unfold before me. I had meticulously reconstructed my hometown of Pittsburgh to the best of my memory, but this time with a twist. The player had to navigate through the streets of downtown to Heinz Field to beat both the clock and a pack of brain-hungry zombies. As I loaded up Alice each day to perfect this game, I took notice...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school122 WordsList the books (if any) you've read this year for pleasure. Choose one and in a sentence describe its impact on you. Candide by Voltaire A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut All My Sons by Arthur Miller Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond The Martian by Andy Weir The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka Catch-22 by...Read more...School Specific Advice
5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)5 WordsNerdy, passionate,...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school30 WordsMost people come here for the incredible STEM and...Read more...What I like about my school’s location and culture21 WordsPittsburgh is a growing city and...Read more...More Essays
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What I’d change about my application process61 WordsWould have made "Why Us" essays more about the very specific opportunities I would have wanted to join....Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college29 WordsRobotics is great for the tech field but it...Read more...What set me apart from other applicants31 WordsDidn't brag about accomplishments in my essays or write...Read more...High School Performance
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