Isabella Wu
Georgia Tech • Computer Science • Class of 2025
Key Activities
Science Olympiad Vice President and Co-President (9th-12th grade)
Regional medals and leadership role in competitive science team
Student Government Building Cabinet Representative and Co-President (Junior-Senior year)
Student advocacy and campus leadership
Varsity Cross Country Leadership Council and Captain (9th-12th grade)
4-year varsity athlete with senior year captaincy
Python Teacher at Local Chinese School
Developed curriculum, worked with parents and TAs, demonstrated community impact
March for Our Lives Advocate (Sophomore-Senior year)
Met with legislators, advocated for gun violence prevention
Photography Club President (9th-12th grade)
Creative outlet and leadership in visual arts
Model UN Secretary (9th-11th grade)
International relations and debate experience
Music/Cello (All 4 years)
Combined Chamber Strings, Tri-M Honor Society, self-led quintet
Track Captain (9th-12th grade)
Combined indoor track, outdoor track captain, youth track camp volunteering
Young Playwrights in Next Act (Sophomore Summer)
Participated in playwriting contest where winners' plays are produced
Scholarships & Awards Received
Advanced Courses
Advanced Placement (AP)
Essay Topics & Themes
Leadership and creating impact as overarching theme throughout application
Science Olympiad leadership and regional competition success
Student government advocacy and campus representation
Community impact through Python teaching at local Chinese school
Gun violence prevention advocacy through March for Our Lives
Athletic leadership in cross country and track
Creative expression through photography and music
Personal growth and lessons learned from lived experiences
Additional Acceptances
Intended Majors & Universities
Applied to programs focused on Computer Science with emphasis on leadership, community impact, and authentic personal growth across various universities.
Notes on Application
Context is more important than raw statistics - focus on your unique story and impact
Apply only to schools where you can genuinely see yourself attending - be realistic and do thorough research
Maintain a balanced college list (safeties, targets, reaches) and categorize schools based on percentile stats and acceptance rates
Utilize the Common Data Set to understand school priorities and statistical benchmarks
Rank activities and honors strategically on Common App, placing most impactful accomplishments first
Utilize description space to detail personal contributions and impact, rather than just describing the activity itself
Start essays early (junior summer) and create a schedule, grouping supplemental essays by topic
For personal statement, focus on personal growth, mindset, and lessons learned from lived experiences
Emphasize authenticity and your unique voice - avoid trying to be overly extraordinary or mimicking online examples
Be true to yourself and present your most genuine self - admissions officers want to see if you will thrive in their community
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