What is my chance of getting in? [International]

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Washington
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<p>Hi,
I am living in Turkey and thinking of applying to University of Washington for computer science major. Here are my details, I would really appreciate if you chance me.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

<p>EDUCATION
One of the best schools in Turkey and I am in IB Science-Math specialization
GPA = 70/100 (Please note that it is a over-mediocre grade in my country and it will be stated in my transcript)</p>

<p>SAT reasoning scores:
Take 1: CR:550 M:710 W:500 Total: 1760
Take 2: CR:570 M:670 W:570 Total: 1810
Combined: 1850</p>

<p>TOEFL scores:
Take 1: 95/120
Take 2: not announced yet</p>

<p>LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
I am the co-founder of Turkey’s one of the best known and prestigious gaming providers, which is involved in setting up and selling servers, organizing online and offline events, and developing gaming solutions such as anti-cheating software and unsupervised gaming systems.</p>

<p>I was also the co-founder of two other organizations which used to be the best in their field (online and offline gaming).</p>

<p>INVENTIVE PROJECT COMPETITION
An International Design Olympiad, Finalist 2010
A prestigious national competition, Regional finalist 2010
Another prestigious national competition, Winner (Gold Metal) 2009
Another prestigious national competition, Winner (Special prize -equivalent to coming third) 2010
Another prestigious national competition, Finalist 2010
Another prestigious national competition, Finalist 2010
Two or three is going to add here and I applied to get a patent in the field of computer science and waiting for its result.</p>

<p>I had over 15 awards before starting to high school</p>

<p>HANDS-ON COMPUTER EXPERIENCES</p>

<p>Blink!, Developer 2010</p>

<p>An online gaming and messaging application, which enables its users to communicate and collaborate to organize events while using a simple and self-explanatory interface. Blink! System consists of a client side application, which the user interacts with, and its server-side application which controls all the on-going transmission. Blink! Infrastructure is provided by Bilgeoyuncu and it is integrated with OMYS, GameSec and Interactive Online Gaming Solution.</p>

<p>Armarium Infragilis, Head Developer 2010</p>

<p>Advanced encryption/protection software which is hiding any specified data into any file while keeping the carrier file functioning correctly as though nothing has been changed on it. I’ve applied to get a patent for the method that my software is using and currently my method is pending for a patent.</p>

<p>GameSec, Head Developer 2009</p>

<p>The only online anti-cheating solution/software which is actively being used by Turkish gamers during online tournaments. GameSec’s two-sided reporting, memory signature recognition and partial screenshot systems prevent gamers from cheating or bypassing the application while still playing.</p>

<p>OMYS, Developer 2010</p>

<p>An unsupervised gaming solution, enabling gamers to organize matches without having to need a referee. OMYS has the ability to work integrated with GameSec and Interactive Gaming Solution. As soon as the match ends; scores, statistics, demos and screenshots are automatically published on Bilgeoyuncu.com’s Interactive Gaming Solution panel.</p>

<p>Interactive Online Gaming Solution, Developer 2009</p>

<p>A system which is enabling its users; to access all the history, statistics, screenshots of other gamers, to communicate with each other and if the user is a server administrative, to control his/her server completely.</p>

<p>COMPUTER SKILLS</p>

<p>Advanced knowledge of C#, Java, Delphi and C/C++
Reverse engineering experience, Win32Asm programming knowledge
Web programming experience in PHP
Database administration knowledge in MySQL and MSSQL
Experience in Windows and unix-based operating systems, and extensive knowledge of the inner workings of an operating system
Broad knowledge and experience on computer hardware</p>

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<p>I just skimmed, but if you have a pretty solid essay you’re in!</p>

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<p>Wow, impressive resume.</p>

<p>As pumpkins said, if you have a strong essay, I’m pretty sure you’re in. Also, you only get 5 activities to write about for the extra curriculars section, so I suggest grouping together some of the awards if you can, but make sure they’re all related. </p>

<p>That being said, I’m sure the CSE Direct Admit program will be very interested in your application. :slight_smile: Good luck, and if you do end up going to UW, see ya in the CSE building :)</p>

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<p>Thank you.</p>

<p>I’ve researched the CSE Direct Admit program and I would be glad if I am offered Direct Admission.
Grouping awards and ECs together might be tough. Am I allowed to send a customized resume which is in a Word or PDF format, instead of entered into a online form?</p>

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<p>I don’t think there’s a section where you can submit a customized resume. You really need to narrow down to 5 ‘main’ activities, though. Unlike the Common Application, you can’t just keep adding onto the extra curriculars list at the end of the application.</p>

<p>It seems like you have a lot of experience, definitely numerous awards, and leadership. This shows your passion and dedication to computer science. Try to tinker with the EC’s, and if you can’t combine them (most people won’t be able to), just choose the five strongest ECs.</p>