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tromero,
MIT
B.S., Materials Engineering, , Materials Science
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I enjoy riding a unicycle for fun. Anytime I feel I need a quick break or to
get my mind off something, I hop on my unicycle. I first learned to ride
using YouTube videos and a lot of practice in the driveway. I can now
successfully ride forward, idle, and hop. I enjoy unicycling because it is
challenge for me, and I love working at a new trick or mount over and over
again until I finally get it...
Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
119 Words
MIT's department of material science and engineering appeals to me because I
love to make things and I want to learn what materials work best for what
types of products and why. I build furniture in my free-time, and one of the
constraints I put on myself is to use as many repurposed or unusual materials
as possible. This has resulted in several interesting pieces such as a pallet
bed and copper pipe shelves. I limit myself in this way...
Supplemental Essay Diversity statement
248 Words
I am the oldest of three children. My parents have been married for 23 years.
I have lived in seven different cities and towns since I was born. It has
been hard for me to adjust to a new school and new friends every time we
move, but it has helped to shape me as a person. I have realized that I want
to find a place that I love and can call home. I have enjoyed my current home
in...
Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school
287 Words
A Challenge you faced
I joined Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in the spring of 2008 and registered for
my first competition in June. In the final match of the tournament I broke my
right femur at the growth plate. My parents rushed me to the hospital, where
I had surgery the next day. For the next six weeks, I had a full-leg caste
and two metal rods in my leg to realign the femur. My immediate reaction was
to quit BJJ because...
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General Admissions Advice
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High School Performance
GPA
4.00
(no specification of weighting) Rank
Top 1%
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades
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Test Scores
Highest SAT
2110
SAT Score Details
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AP / IB Classes and Scores
Details8 classes and scores
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Sports
SportsCross Country, Wrestling (Recruited)
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Extracurriculars
ActivitiesOther Religious Affiliation, Athletics Organization, National Honor Society
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