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UChicago
B.S., Computational and Applied Mathematics, , Economics
Freshman at the University of Chicago
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Essays
16
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11
Scores
6
Advice
3
ECs
0
Sports
Background
Hometown
Pembroke Pines, Florida
GenderMale
EthnicityBlack / African American
AdmissionEarly Action
Class of2019
English First Language
Yes
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
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University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
Applied for a B.S. in Computational and Applied Mathematics
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both ParentsSchool Specific Essays
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The Sunday morning sun slowly sneaks in through partially-closed blinds. Rows of children and adults rise in their pews and start to clap their hands. A trio of singers begins harmonizing and from the keyboard next to me, an army of chords and arpeggios raid the air. I happily look up from my perfect spot: behind a massive Pearl bass drum, surrounded by golden Zildjian cymbals and pale olive Vic Firth drumsticks on a reddish-brown felt stage, drumming for my...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay510 Words[For the University of Chicago] UChicago’s Applied Mathematics program has a unique Siren-like appeal – minus the shipwrecking and cannibalism! The variety of classes, covering everything from Probability Models to Markhov Chains, assures me that the University will prepare me thoroughly for every aspect of my major in applied math. However, my major isn’t the only mathematical part of UChicago that I know I’ll come to love. The University’s weekly Math Club meetings and participation in the...Read more...Supplemental Essay Amusing anecdote224 Words[For the California Institute of Technology, a/k/a Caltech: "Please describe an unusual way you have fun."] A horde of spectators cheers... from my bed. I face a worthy challenger... in cargo shorts. My weapon is a children's device. My arena -- a hotel room. This exhibition has little to do with gladiators or fencing and more to do with ink and stubborn stains. While most kids enjoy bouncing basketballs and marching through malls, I find excitement wielding a...Read more...General Admissions Advice
What I’d change about my application process83 WordsDon't be lazy! Spend your summer getting any early action applications handled so you have plenty of time for your regular decision colleges. I waited...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school58 WordsMy college, in conjunction with an outside foundation, offered me a full scholarship with a generous stipend...Read more...Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice82 WordsGates Millennium. Coca Cola Scholars. Burger King/McLamore. QuestBridge. Robertson. Ronald Reagan. These are just a handful of scholarships you should know off the top...Read more...Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred21 WordsI sent some poetry and songs...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school102 WordsIf you know what you might want to major in, use that to your advantage! Research the relevant department at the given college. Learn teachers' courses and names. Find out about...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders133 WordsMake sure your recommenders are teachers from your current or previous year of high school (i.e., if you're graduating with your senior class, ask your senior and junior teachers for recs; if you're graduating as a junior, as your...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.01RankTop 5%
Academic Performance in High School Low one semester/year
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Highest ACT36ACT Score DetailsHighest SAT1500on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2160SAT Score Details
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