Rickym270
Rickym270,
City Tech
B.S., Computer and Information Studies
Website Designer/ Developer
Features Included
2
Essays
2
Schools
2
Scores
5
Advice
0
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Bronx, New York
GenderMale
EthnicityHispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2018
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken German, Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • New York City College of Technology (Brooklyn, NY)
  • City College - CUNY (New York, NY)
  • Baruch College - CUNY (New York, NY)
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New York City College of Technology (Brooklyn, NY)

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

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Other Relative

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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Personal Statement
432 Words
Interest in tech/engineering
Interest, drive and passion versus potential gain is what demarcates individuals who seek to make a change in the world while, at the same time, bettering their-selves through education. See, I have gotten the chance to meet individuals that study in the engineering field simply because, “it's going to make [them] money.” The value placed on an engineering degree simply because of the abstract monetary value placed upon its potential jobs diminishes the true purpose of studying in a...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
432 Words
Interest, drive and passion versus potential gain is what demarcates individuals who seek to make a change in the world while, at the same time, bettering their-selves through education. See, I have gotten the chance to meet individuals that study in the engineering field simply because, “it's going to make [them] money.” The value placed on an engineering degree simply because of the abstract monetary value placed upon its potential jobs diminishes the true purpose of studying in a...
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General Admissions Advice

How to increase chances at my school
46 Words
Regardless of what may happen in High School, do well. It may seem like...
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What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling
107 Words
At first I automatically assumed that City Tech was going to be a horrible college for me. Having done horrible in High School, I had low expectations for the college since I...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
80 Words
Definitely look for internships. You can get internships during any time in High schools and they definitely help out in your application process for...
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What I like about my school’s location and culture
102 Words
Located on Jay Street in Brooklyn, I had low expectations when I started going to City Tech. As I met new people and made tons of friends, I explored the area...
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My favorite course thus far, and why
75 Words
My favorite course thus far has to be ENG 1101. Being one of the first courses I took in college, it was a great...
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High School Performance

GPA
2.00
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
N/A
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Low one semester/year
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1200
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
1670
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score1670
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

SportsWrestling

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Experience & Awards

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Awards Received

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