admitted stude,
San Diego
B.S., Aerospace Engineering
I am a Japanese international student with IB diploma,
Features Included
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Essays
7
Schools
7
Scores
5
Advice
2
ECs
3
Sports

Background

Hometown Chiba, Japan
GenderMale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language No
Other Language(s) Spoken Japanese, English, Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of San Diego (San Diego, CA)
  • New York University (New York, NY)
  • University of British Columbia (British Columbia, Canada)
  • University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
  • Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, GA)
  • University of Richmond (Richmond, VA)
  • Florida International University (Miami, FL)
  • University of California - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
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University of San Diego (San Diego, CA)

Applied for a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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Personal Statement
1072 Words
Story central to identity, Leadership experience
Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. I have recently come to think that we human beings in general experience pleasure from being understood. There is just something cozy about having someone who truly understands you well, which would explain why many of us find comfort and solace in the company of others, whether it is family, friends, or a partner. You...
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General Admissions Advice

What I’d change about my application process
34 Words
You should spend at least a month writing your essay....
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How to increase chances at my school
18 Words
Make sure your essay is...
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5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)
5 Words
Open, confident,...
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What set me apart from other applicants
17 Words
My international background plus my...
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My advice about getting recommenders
35 Words
Get a teacher who really knows you well, but at the...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.80
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 50%
 
High School TypeInternational
Academic Performance in High School Some good some bad
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
28
 
ACT Score Details
 
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
1410
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2010
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2010
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
PSAT Scores
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details3 classes and scores

Sports

SportsBasketball, Martial Arts, Water Polo

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesNational Honor Society, Tutoring/Mentoring
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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