International Applicant (Computer Science)
- First International Rank in National Cyber Olympiad
- President, Computer Club
- President, Founder Quizzing Club
- President, Maths Club
- National Finalist TCS IT Wiz, largest IT Quiz in India
- National Finalist Aqua Regia Science Quiz, largest quiz ever as certified by Guinness World Records
- National Finalist of IRIS National Science Fair
- Attended summer program at Stanford University (EPGY)
- Qualified for Indian National Olympiad in Informatics (last stage of selections for International Olympiad in Informatics)
- More than 50 podiums at interstate IT, science, maths and general knowledge competitions
I got a 2060 in my SAT, but I am sure I can do far better in a reattempt / ACT.
Doing well in academics, consistently topping my class.
I am interested in top US universities in CS namely, Stanford, MIT, CMU, UCLA, UCB, etc. Please share your chances on how likely I am to get in.
I’d say no for Stanford and MIT.
CMU, UCLA, and UCB … with a higher SAT you’d have a really solid chance.
I would only recommend having some more variety in your extracurriculars. Your achievements in maths/computing/science is positively jaw-droppingly amazing but I would add some more aspects; maybe some volunteering, sports, or arts.
Also, your current SAT score is not going to take you very many places. Consider that as a important priority.
Your SAT score kills all your chances.
Your current 2060 score puts you in the top 25% of all UCLA applicants according to most recent (2014) Admitted Student Profile. However, it is slightly lower than the midpoint of admitted students, so if you can improve it to around 2100 to 2150, that would help your chances considerably:
UCLA 2014 SAT 25/75 percentiles were:
Applicants: 1,640-2,060
Admits: 1,940-2,240
Enrolled: 1,790-2,150
Good luck!
Stanford, MIT are reaches.
The UCs require competitive SAT scores and high GPAs especially in CS.
Their admit rates for certain SAT stats can be confusing because because they include athletic recruits scores and SAT/GPAs of local area high school students (low socioeconomically disadvantaged). Your test scores have to be above 2250 and a 34 ACT to be seriously considered from out of state.
Your ECs are impressive but too one-dimensional. There’s an issue of not being well-rounded. The schools tend to reject students who only study. They want students who also know how to live and “play” nice.
Also, the UCs do not provide financial aid to non-residents, so you pay full fees of $55k per year. The UCs will be increasing their fees Within the next few years.
^ Tell that to my niece who was admitted last year from OOS with a 2100 and no “hooks” (enrolled elsewhere). She had a nice GPA and was well-rounded, however.