Elle,
UC Berkeley
B.S., Computer Engineering, , Statistics
I'm studying Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Statistics at UC Berkeley. Want to see how I did it?
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Scores
18
Advice
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ECs
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Sports
Background
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2018
English First Language
No
Other Language(s) Spoken
Gan Chinese, French
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
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University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
Applied for a B.S. in Computer Engineering
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Personal Statement670 WordsInterest in fine arts, Place you’re content, Story central to identity, Volunteer/public interest workI earned curious glances as I carried my violin up a slight incline towards the shop at the street corner. When I arrived at the cozy building, my breath was released in light, exaggerated puffs before it calmed, allowing me to absorb the exotic aroma of the café: the scent of mid-day coffee lingered in the air amidst the constant click, clack of keyboards. As customers started clapping, I was prodded by a wooden bow. It was my duet partner...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay21 WordsI wrote this for schools that required it. I cited the different programs and extracurricular activities I would like to do.Read more...Additional Essay Details146 WordsI wrote about music because it was a big part of my application. I figured colleges wanted to know more about why I stuck with music for so long, so this was where I finally got to show them. There were several different essay topics on Common App, but I chose the one relating to a place where I am content: in music. Although music isn't generally considered a place, it was a place in my mind. And it was...Read more...General Admissions Advice
Most popular extracurricular activities at my college51 WordsThe most popular activities at any school include student government, fraternities (professional or not), philanthropic...Read more...My favorite course thus far, and why143 WordsComparative Literature R1B. This is a second-year required English course. However, I am a quantitative person. My favorite course wasn't Computer Science 61A (Structures and Interpretations of Programs, the first required course for Computer Science majors) or linear algebra. It wasn't...Read more...5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)57 WordsIndependent. Ambitious. Talented. Thoughtful. Human. College is different than high school. People generally are starting to realize...Read more...What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling112 WordsI lived in the Bay Area pretty much since elementary school. I was ridiculously familiar with UC Berkeley even before I came here. All my classmates were similarly familiar with the school. Many...Read more...What I’d change about my application process39 WordsIf I had to change something, I'd spend more time writing...Read more...Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received97 WordsNope, I never used a private counselor. My best advice was simple: be yourself, and don't cheat. Don't sell yourself as someone you're not, because you should be valued...Read more...List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience75 WordsLike most of the college admission process, just be yourself. Say the truth. Take time to think before answering the question if you...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college92 WordsHigh school: Sometimes, internships and jobs are hard to come by as high schoolers. Just, don't waste your summer. Contact teachers or local college professors and...Read more...What set me apart from other applicants94 WordsI think my multicultural background, activities, and personality set me apart. Sure, I had interests in music and art and volunteering and student government, but so do a...Read more...Why I declined other schools313 WordsI was admitted to all UCs I applied to, University of Pennsylvania, and Northwestern. I primarily looked at UC Berkeley and Penn, although I did consider UCLA and Northwestern to some extent. To decide, I looked at things that were important to me, including location, prestige according to major, and campus climate. I actually wanted to travel far from home, so Penn seemed like the perfect choice. However, Philadelphia was not my ideal college city, travel expenses would be expensive on top of the tuition fees, and my parents actually...Read more...How I chose schools to apply to92 WordsI applied to many of the UCs because it was in one application and I didn't have to write additional essays. I applied to some privates, both reach...Read more...Reaching out to professors and coaches at schools I applied to46 WordsI didn't think it was necessary, and my friends did not either. Sports coaches...Read more...Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred63 WordsI was waitlisted at Harvard and MIT. Of course, they did not take very many people off a long...Read more...How to increase chances at my school48 WordsI would focus more on the essay and activities instead of just my grade...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders99 WordsLet me state the obvious first. Get people who really know you...and like you, of course, to write your recommendations. If you don't have a teacher or coach...Read more...My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them102 WordsYou do the extracurricular that you do for multiple reasons. But if you stuck with it, ask yourself why. Why didn't you quit when things got rough? Why are you passionate...Read more...What I like about my school’s location and culture223 Words1. The weather is always cool, but not hot here. 2. Everyone is open! (Which is a good byproduct of the diversity here at Berkeley.) 3. It's never boring. After spending more than half my life here, I still find that I have things to explore. 4. Amazing professors! Come on, guys. The Bay Area is a great place to live. And professors are also attracted by this...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school53 WordsIn short, kind of unhelpful words, I chose UC Berkeley because I rejected other schools. But...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.46RankTop 1%
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
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Highest SAT1590on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2360SAT Score Details
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Details9 classes and scoresSports
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ActivitiesLocal Orchestra / Symphony / Band, Debate Club/Team, Math Team, Student Council / Government, Hospital Volunteer
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