saifkhawaja,saifkhawaja
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
Features Included
6
Essays
6
Schools
1
Scores
4
Advice
4
ECs
1
Sports
4.35
GPA
34
ACT
Features Included
6
Essays
6
Schools
1
Scores
4
Advice
4
ECs
1
Sports

Background

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...

School Specific Advice

N/A

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....

High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.35
 
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypeInternational
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest ACT
34
 
ACT Score Details
 
ACT Prep
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details4 classes and scores

Sports

SportsTrack & Field

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesSchool Jazz / Orchestra, Math Team, Nonprofit, NGO or Charitable Organization, Student Council / Government

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received
Application Additional Materials

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