<p>Hi everyone, I'm a prospective computer science/ some kind of engineering major and was wondering how high school programming looked on apps.</p>
<p>By the time I graduate high school, I'll be fluent in three languages including Java, HTML, and Python. How much of an advantage will this give me in admissions?</p>
<p>It obviously implies that you’re well-versed in your prospective field of study and have commitment. It’ll definitely be a plus, but it won’t meteorically sway your chances because most other top prospective CS majors will be just like you in that sense.</p>
<p>Many prospective computer science majors will come in with some programming experience, so while it is helpful and even important, it is by no means unique.</p>
<p>Furthermore, language “fluency” in itself is unimpressive–it is usually a nice side effect of working on cool projects–either for fun, research, a paid job, etc. These projects are what will impress both admissions officers and future employers.</p>
<p>How would I demonstrate such projects in my app?</p>
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<p>Here are two options:</p>
<p>-Mention it in an essay (don’t just squeeze it in though; only do this if the project was particularly important to you)</p>
<p>-Provide a URL and a short description in the additional information section</p>
<p>Many schools allow supplemental pieces where you can send a physical copy (CD) with software on it, if it is impressive. They usually forward it to the CS department to evaluate if it is impressive or not so you can’t fool them. I don’t think that providing a URL is acceptable, as the user above mentioned, but I could be wrong.</p>
<p>It’s good to mention you are experienced in those languages but yeah, it won’t get you very far, particularly considering its those three languages, which everyone seems to learn first. I’m willing to bet the vast majority of prospective CS majors know HTML and Java. </p>
<p>Using your experience to land some sort of internship would be VERY beneficial to your application if you can find one.</p>
<p>You could prepare for and take the AP Computer Science exam.</p>
<p>There are also some reputable competitions you can enter, where placing can boost your application a lot depending on how far you advAnce. I’m referring to the united states of American computing Olympiad [United</a> States of America Computing Olympiad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“United States of America Computing Olympiad - Wikipedia”>United States of America Computing Olympiad - Wikipedia)</p>