Zola
Zola,
Stanford
B.S., Computer Graphics, , Computer Programming, , Computer Engineering
International Student + Low SAT score
Features Included
2
Essays
2
Schools
2
Scores
4
Advice
2
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language No

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)
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Stanford University (Stanford, CA)

Applied for a B.S. in Computer Graphics

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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I still remember the time when I was participating in the IMO 2012. When the contest got started, I was given a yellow paper, on which 3 problems were written. After about an hour the contest started, I easily stroke the first problem. But for next 3 hours, I couldn't solve any more. As the remaining time was nearly finished, I started to panic. To relax a bit, I closed my eyes and tried to concentrate. Suddenly I remembered my father's gentle voice...
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Supplemental Essay Amusing anecdote
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Essay question was : What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed? Although Pythagorea first invented his famous theorem about right angled triangle, ancient Egyptians used to apply ropes measured 3,4 and 5 units to format a right angled tillage. I wish I could have witnessed the moment how delightedly they first knew about that simple way to facilitate their lives.
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General Admissions Advice

5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)
10 Words
Diligent, Humorous,...
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My favorite course thus far, and why
19 Words
Mathematics and Computer Science. From statistics,...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
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Even I had a busy time...
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What set me apart from other applicants
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Academic achievements...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.95
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypeBoarding
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1310
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
1840
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score1840
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

SportsMountain Biking/Cycling

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesMath Team, Math Team
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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