yuanjingxu.sun,
USC
B.S., Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Freshman at USC, Dean's Scholar,
Features Included
2
Essays
0
Schools
8
Scores
7
Advice
5
ECs
1
Sports
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
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"How old are you?" He had given me a toothless smile.
"Seventeen, sir." I smiled back.
He looked at me blankly and then beamed. "I'm seventy-one."
I nodded and gave him an impressed look. After a few minutes of silence and watching him ponder, I relaxed a little. Perhaps he had it this time. But then he looked at me again with a peculiar look and gave me another grin.
"How old are you?" He repeated again with an innocent...
Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school
221 Words
How will you use your major to benefit society?
I think one of the most anticipated areas in scientific development is the ability to create. Many people in the world have brilliant ideas, yet they have no medium to express their creativity. After doing some heavy research in the areas of virtual realities (and watching quite a few movies/shows on them), I find them fascinating to consider. Take for example, the possibilities of a virtual world where all laws...
General Admissions Advice
My advice about getting recommenders
18 Words
Teachers that are related to...
Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice
47 Words
Apply to any and all scholarships. I was a fool and didn't apply to...
5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)
5 Words
Family, Connected,...
List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
39 Words
Interviews aren't as important, but make sure to make a good impression...
Why I ultimately chose my school
35 Words
USC is literally a family. Everyone helps each other out from...
How I chose schools to apply to
19 Words
You want about 2-3 reach schools, 2...
How to increase chances at my school
19 Words
Write about your dreams! What are...
High School Performance
GPA
4.00
(no specification of weighting) Rank
Top 5%
Academic Performance in High School Low one semester/year
Explanation of Low Grades
Test Scores
Highest ACT
35
ACT Score Details
Highest SAT
1510
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2190
SAT Score Details
SAT Prep
AP / IB Classes and Scores
Details6 classes and scores
Sports
SportsCross Country
Extracurriculars
ActivitiesFuture Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Local Orchestra / Symphony / Band, School Jazz / Orchestra
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Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work
Experience & Awards
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