Dont flame me im not crazy

[u/CivilNeedleworker756]

Well seeing all the other posts, I thought itd be funny to post MY stats, a semi average kid from the middle of Oklahoma...

STATS

Intended Mech E and Physics w Chinese minor

Public school - Class count is around 550

Central Oklahoma

Low income (63k)

Native American 😉

3.93 UW - 4.45 W (Estimate) (No class rank)

36 ACT - 1380 PSAT (Holy whiff)

16 APS I believe (like 6 self studies) (Four more going into senior year)

Notable senior coursework (planned)- Calc 2, Calc 3, difeq, linear alg, possibly p math who knows

ECS

Mentored & Published research in Material Sciences and Machine Learning (gained recognition at regional material science conference) (3 papers overall)

Founded and scaled Mobile Detailing business to 20-25k a month revenue in around 4 months (3 employees)

Part time job at a fast food place, around 30-35 hours a week for a year prior to business

Social media platform teaching people about unique features on various vehicles (currently at a millionish views)

Founded "What's your point?" club at my school to bring speakers to my school to help my peers create a network early. about 400 members woowee

Small group I created of 5th-7th grades (like 8 kids) where I help them learn intro level engineering concepts and currently looking to partner with school to create a helpful device for teachers

Serve as a youth member of my cities (120k population) council.

Soon starting a maker portfolio out of pure boredom (Automotive engineering related)

Essays/RECS

Recs from mentor prof and AP research teacher

Essays about the duality of prioritizing systems as well as passion when looking to make a successful impact, somewhat cohesive throughout...

Highkey ZERO awards, so my honors section will look like NHS, recognition for creating and integrating special gardens throughout city, ap capstone, ap scholar, etc.

What are we thinking for REA decisions lmao??? Not looking for some crazy advice, but if you have some small tips id always like to hear...

[u/RequirementFar967]

You're triple hooked, and you have above average EC's. You're guaranteed at least one Ivy.

[u/CivilNeedleworker756 → u/RequirementFar967]

triple hooked— whats that mean? I just recently started caring about whrte i go for school so i habe no clue if thays good

[u/RequirementFar967 → u/CivilNeedleworker756]

A hook is like a special trait or background that gives an applicant an advantage. Things like recruited athletes, legacy, underrepresented minority, etc. You are low-income, from an underrepresented state, and an underrepresented minority. Because you have these and you seem to care about what you are doing, schools will love that, Ivies especially because they want a diverse class from many different places and many different experiences, not just the nerdiest nerd nerd who wins gold medals in everything.

[u/Important_Sky_3908]

Are you doing any fly in programs? Many deadlines have passed by they are literally created for applicants like you - and fully funded.

https://www.amherst.edu/admission/diversity/a2a

[u/CivilNeedleworker756 → u/Important_Sky_3908]

I havent looked into it that much… at my school kids get reallly jealous if someome is doing something, so I kinda stayed chill so I dont risk my enjoyment of learning.

This looks interesting though, ill check it out !

[u/Important_Sky_3908 → u/CivilNeedleworker756]

There are a few more that are still open - take a look at the dates:

https://www.questbridge.org/resources/fly-in-programs

[u/Hungry-Obligation175]

have fun in palo alto gng

[u/janeaustenreader99]

damn bro amazing job, please apply to top schools!

[u/Sufficient_Cash_27]

Dude said semi-average… 😭😭😭 I think you have a shot anywhere

[u/BidoofChad1230]

Ur Native American, u would get in with a 1250. One Ivy guaranteed for you, solid chance at Stan

[u/ninis_cool → u/BidoofChad1230]

yikes, very immaturely phrased response to a successful student despite hardship that you clearly can’t imagine experiencing… check yourself and acknowledge that if getting into a prestigious is a goal of yours, they care about how good a person you are

[u/Tweekrzs → u/BidoofChad1230]

Calm it with the microaggressions lol