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raphaelrk
raphaelrk,
Harvard
B.S., Computer Science, , Computer Engineering
Harvard '19. I like CS, SpongeBob and learning new things
Features Included
2
Essays
3
Schools
19
Scores
1
Advice
10
ECs
2
Sports

Background

Hometown Mundelein, Illinois
GenderMale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Action
Class of2019
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Russian, Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
  • University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign (Champaign, IL)
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Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)

Applied for a B.S. in Computer Science

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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Personal Statement
356 Words
Career aspirations, Creative personal story, Feeling out of place, Interest in med/sci/math, Interest in tech/engineering, Story central to identity, Bizarre talent
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Additional Essay Details
84 Words
It was about how I came in to school on Doomsday, December 21, 2012, a day where, due to the acclaimed apocalypse, it being the last day before break, really cold weather, and an administrator going around saying there wasn't a bomb threat, attendance bombed at my (>2000 person) school. Because of that, I was able to give an unabridged rendition of a presentation on Cuba I overprepared for. I was supposed to talk for ~5 minutes but talked for 45 minutes on the history...
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General Admissions Advice

What set me apart from other applicants
25 Words
My clear passion and aptitude for programming and...
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High School Performance

GPA
4.00
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest ACT
34
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
Highest SAT
2210
 
SAT Score Details
 
Converted SAT Score1520
Other SAT Scores
SAT IIs
PSAT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details12 classes and scores

Sports

SportsCross Country, Track & Field

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesMath Team, Quiz Bowl/Academic Bowl, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Marching Band, National Honor Society, School Band, School Newspaper/Magazine/Journalism, Computer / Technology Volunteer, Computer / Technology Volunteer, Computer / Technology Volunteer
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
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Awards Received

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