kimbeeyu
kimbeeyu,
MIT
B.S., Computer and Information Studies, , Computer Engineering, , Computer Graphics, , Computer Programming, , Computer Science, , Computer Software Engineering, , Computer Systems Analysis
Math/science enthusiast. Aspiring computer scientist with an interest in cognitive science, mechanical engineering, and product design. Bookworm.
Features Included
5
Essays
10
Schools
11
Scores
8
Advice
5
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Monterey Park, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionRegular Decision, Early Action
Class of2018
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Mandarin

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)
  • California Institute of Technology (Pasadena, CA)
  • Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
  • Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
  • University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
  • University of California - Irvine (Irvine, CA)
  • University of California - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
  • University of California - San Diego (La Jolla, CA)
  • University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
  • University of Washington (Seattle, WA)
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)

Applied for a B.S. in Computer and Information Studies

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Sibling

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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I am always hungry for information. Every minute I'm awake is a hunt for little bites of knowledge and insights that I seize and savor happily throughout the day and when asleep. The Internet is, without doubt, my main sustenance.
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
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Opportunities available, clubs I want to be involved in
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Supplemental Essay Issue of personal significance
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Family background
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Supplemental Essay Strong beliefs/principles
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Honesty
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Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school
7 Words
Activity I like to do for fun
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General Admissions Advice

List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
6 Words
Be yourself;...
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How I chose schools to apply to
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College...
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How to increase chances at my school
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Summer activities,...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
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Classes,...
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What I’d change about my application process
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Time management;...
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My advice about getting recommenders
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Maintain good...
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Why I declined other schools
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Visits, courses...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
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Environment, courses offered,...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.40
 
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest SAT
2260
 
SAT Score Details
 
Converted SAT Score1540
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
SAT IIs
PSAT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details10 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesChurch, Computer / Technology Volunteer, Math Team, National Honor Society, Science Club/Team
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Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Awards Received

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