Demographics: Indian Male, upper middle class, at a non-competitive school in the Bay Area.
Intended Major: CS, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, or Philosophy; I don’t really know which of these two I want to pursue, but I want to major in one and minor in another
GPA:
3.88/4.00 UW
4.63 UC Weighted
I had a really bad freshman 1st semester, and I’m not including a couple of math and philosophy courses took at my local community college where I received a 4.0 with 5 courses. I’m also taking the most demanding course load at my school. I’m very sure I will be able to get a perfect 4.0 for the rest of high school.
SAT:
1600, 800 Math 2, 800 Physics, 800 USH
AP’s:
Took 12 AP classes and 17 AP Tests (including classes I will take Senior Year)
Awards/Honors:
USAPhO Gold Medalist (top 75 in the country)
USACO Gold Medalist
AIME Qualifier
PhysicsBowl top 10 in division
DECA ICDC top 10 in FCE
Extracurricular Activities:
- Physics Club (Founder & President)
- Math Club (Co-Founder & Co-President)
- USA U19 Cricket Probables
- JaanyaLabs (Community Service Projects for students in India, Africas, ect.) Research Volunteer 400+ hours
- NHS President
- Intern at a small software company
- On the Bollywood dance team at my school (LOL)
Summer Activities:
After 9th Grade - summer math camp + trip to India
After 10th Grade - internship + course at community college + travel to Europe
After 11th Grade - SSTP + courses at community college
I’m probably going to apply early to Princeton, as it’s my dream school but I would be extremely happy to get into any of UCLA, UPenn, or UCSB CCS as well. I feel that I’m lacking any real research, interdisciplinary experience, and initiative. Do my awards make up for these, or should I actively try to find more research opportunities?
Thank you all 