Bfine9618
Bfine9618,
UPenn
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, , Systems Engineering
I am a mechanical engineer, minoring in Finance and a rower.
Features Included
2
Essays
9
Schools
11
Scores
7
Advice
2
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Dallas
GenderMale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2019
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
  • Yale University (New Haven, CT)
  • University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
  • University of Texas - Austin (Austin, TX)
  • University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)
  • Duke University (Durham, NC)
  • University of California - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
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University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)

Applied for a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both Parents

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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We were bussed north. No plan. No hotel. No idea what we would do. Previously, I thought that I was comfortable with unpredictable plans, but this brought different emotions than I had previously encountered. Flexibility became paramount as our itinerary fluctuated constantly. Tensions climbed to their zenith on what was supposed to be a typical teenage Israel experience. The sirens altered the journey and my outlook. The idea of our physical closeness to war was far from a speck on...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
38 Words
Find a specific program or classes that the school offers and describe your place within that. It shows that you have both done your research and that you can see yourself at a contributive member of the community
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General Admissions Advice

Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received
15 Words
I used a counselor to...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
38 Words
Do something different. Everyone tends to do research or internships. Those...
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List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
56 Words
Be yourself. A lot of times, people try to put on a facade when interviewing. Be genuine...
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What set me apart from other applicants
40 Words
I am very well rounded. I played a varsity sport at a...
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Post-college plans
19 Words
Masters in Finance (Hopefully from Wharton)....
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Reaching out to professors and coaches at schools I applied to
31 Words
Absolutely reach out. Although not everyone can get a...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
38 Words
The atmosphere, the people, and the opportunities. Penn brings together a...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.90
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 25%
 
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1530
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2240
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2240
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details17 classes and scores

Sports

SportsRowing (Crew)

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesNational Honor Society, Other Religious Affiliation
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences

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