saifkhawaja,

UPenn

B.S., Business Management

Physicist and entrepreneur, planning to do a dual degree in Management at Wharton and Physics from the College. No idea why there are so many majors listed :L

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saifkhawaja

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Hometown Dubai, United Arab Emirates

GenderMale

EthnicityAsian

Class of2021
First Gen College StudentNo

English First Language Yes

Other Language(s) Spoken Arabic, French, Korean, Urdu

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted3 schools

UPenn, CMU, UC Berkeley

Waitlisted or Withdrew1 schools

Princeton

Denied2 schools

MIT, CalTech

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University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)

Applied for a B.S. in Business Management

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

Personal Statement

619 Words

Creative personal story

While I first learned to communicate as a young child, I didn’t truly speak until I was fifteen. Music’s arms first embraced me when my dad unveiled the realm of jazz to me. He covertly snuck me into a jazz café, eager to pull back the curtain covering the jazz world. Seeing the café, empty, confined and bleak, even on a Saturday night, he assured me that my underage presence would see the fresh jazz talent arriving any...

Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay

1570 Words

PENN ESSAYS: [I applied to the M&T program but didn't get in] How will you explore your intellectual and academic interests at the University of Pennsylvania? Please answer this question given the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying. (400-650 words) Countries are competitive; industries are competitive; individuals are competitive. There’s an underlying perception that resources are scarce, which pushes individuals to prioritize self-interest. But if we are to innovate dramatically, ideas need to be shared so...

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General Admissions Advice

What I’d change about my application process

283 Words

There's so much, but honestly just focus on a few things and really nail them to the point that you are internationally competitive. Pick something you love and just go for it, because you're likely to do better in it with a genuine passion. Be smart with your ED/EA and other people from your school, and be realistic! Recommendations are sooooo important so develop strong relations with your teachers. Knowing the culture of the school by talking to someone really helps (e...

Recommended summer activities during high school and college

95 Words

I didn't really do that much in summers, but I read loads and studied undergrad topics. Something different (not the generic high school summer program) that shows your capabilities....

Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received

69 Words

I used one just to support my disadvantage of only applying Junior year. She was an angel and really helped me....