Abdul
Abdul,
Stony Brook
B.S., Computational and Applied Mathematics
Highly-motivated junior seeking to utilize and expand organizational, communication, interpersonal, and writing skills to contribute to Stony Brook University.
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Schools
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Scores
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Advice
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ECs
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Sports

Background

Hometown Ikeja, New York, Nigeria
GenderMale
EthnicityBlack / African American
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2018
First Gen College StudentYes
English First Language No
Other Language(s) Spoken Yoruba

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Stony Brook University - SUNY (Stony Brook, NY)
  • Pennsylvania State University - University Park (University Park, PA)
  • Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, GA)
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Stony Brook University - SUNY (Stony Brook, NY)

Applied for a B.S. in Computational and Applied Mathematics

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
572 Words
Creative personal story
Evidently amazed by my audacious performance, I sheepishly tried to hide my conspicuous grin as I scurried off the stage. Who would have thought that I would be able to attain such courage and perform a song in front of the whole school? I answer with a non sequitur; “I would have thought otherwise”, and then nod knowingly as if I answered the question with penetrating insight. I expressed my personal feelings, through music, openly to an entire audience just...
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General Admissions Advice

Post-college plans
84 Words
ALWAYS START EARLY! Freshman year is the foundation! Make sure you figure out your specific work ethic and study habits early on, so it becomes...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.45
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 25%
 
High School TypeBoarding
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1380
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
1960
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score1960
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

SportsTrack & Field, Swimming/Diving, Cross Country

Extracurriculars

Experience & Awards

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