Daniel97,
UC Berkeley
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
I'm a freshman studying Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley; I really love all things science, especially chemistry and physics, and competed in the National Science Bowl for all 4 years of high school.
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Background
Hometown
Sacramento, California
GenderMale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Mandarin
Results, Essays, and Advice
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University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
Applied for a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
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Paradise of the Insane "Can I please get your autographs?" Adam Matthews and Dean Jens stare blankly at me as I hold out my nametag for them to sign. After a chuckle, Dr. Matthews scribbles an illegible signature; Mr. Jens follows suit. And so, I receive the signatures of the greatest celebrities never known. Adam Matthews and Dean Jens are Science Bowl alumni who moderate and read questions during the final round of the National Science Bowl every year. As...Read more...General Admissions Advice
What I like about my school’s location and culture57 WordsBerkeley has reasonably good weather and is located but a stone's throw from the city of San...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school49 WordsBerkeley is relatively close to home for me and has a solid engineering program. I...Read more...What I’d change about my application process17 WordsI would take essays a...Read more...Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received7 WordsI didn't...Read more...Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice36 WordsI didn't take out loans and didn't apply for many scholarships....Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.50RankTop 5%
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
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Highest ACT36ACT Score DetailsOther ACT ScoresACT Prep
Highest SAT1590on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2380SAT Score Details
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Details8 classes and scoresSports
SportsCross Country
Extracurriculars
ActivitiesScience Club/Team, Quiz Bowl/Academic Bowl
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