blakejkaplan,
Duke
B.S., Computer Science
Duke University Computer Science Graduate and Full Time Software Engineer
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Background
Hometown
Rye Brook, New York
GenderMale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
Class of2018
First Gen College StudentNo
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Duke University (Durham, NC)
Applied for a B.S. in Computer Science
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
Personal Statement667 WordsFamily member’s disability, Issue of personal significance, One moment that changed you, Overcoming a health obstacle, Overcoming personal struggle, Role model/inspiration, Transition to adulthoodWhen my mom told my brother and me that there had been big changes over the summer, we immediately imagined a new flat screen television in the basement. We were wrong. While my brother and I were at camp, my mom went to see an eye specialist in Boston. He told her that she would no longer be able to drive. My mom has Retinitis Pigmentosa, a retinal degenerative eye disease that is slowly weakening her vision. We’d always...Read more...Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay149 WordsDuring my visit, I was very impressed with the resources that Duke has to offer for a student interested in Computer Science. The Duke immersive Virtual Environment room particularly intrigued me. The room is a valuable resource that is adaptable to a variety of purposes and subjects. As a visual learner and a lover of innovative technology, it is a place where my passion and learning would come together. I hope to get involved with research while at school and...Read more...Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay416 WordsAs a prospective computer science major, I understood that the University of Michigan’s program is among the elite programs in the United States. I was inspired to look deeper into UM’s program and was very impressed with the resources that are available. Just looking at the list of courses, I really value the variety of subject areas that are covered. After forming a strong foundation, I would really be able to focus in on what sub-category of computer...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school259 WordsTo Tweet or Not to Tweet A tweet is a form of self-expression, an outlet for anyone to say whatever comes to their mind at a given time. Twitter offers both a sense of individuality and community. Simply by clicking on a hashtag, a user can see all posts that have a theme common to theirs. In this aspect, the user can see that they are not the only one that feels a certain way. Furthermore, Twitter offers the ability...Read more...School Specific Advice
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How to deal with the stress of applying to college76 WordsOf course the process is difficult. It is important to understand that the process is also difficult for the universities. They receive applications...Read more...How I narrowed down my essay topics39 WordsI wrote many different essays and many iterations of each topic. Try...Read more...Post-college plans36 WordsYou should be picky. You should enjoy where you work. Be...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.24(equivalent to 3.90 unweighted)RankTop 1%
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