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Diya Brijesh

University of Pennsylvania • Computer Science • Class of 2024

GPA: 5.614
ACT: 35
5.614
Weighted GPA
35
ACT
1/567
Class Rank

Key Activities

Care for Kiddos

Started nonprofit with friends in sophomore year, most important EC

Independent Research Project

Conducted research mentored by professor at UC Santa Cruz

Destination Imagination

Served as President and Global Champion in STEAM competition focusing on creativity and performance

Business Professionals of America (BPA)

National competitor and champion, placed top five in SQL Database Fundamentals (11th grade) and Parliamentary Procedure Team (10th grade)

Research Internship

Completed research internship at UT Austin

Dance

Participated in dance school's senior dance team for 13 years, helped organize fundraising dance show for diabetes research

Nonprofit Mentorship

Assisted other students in creating their own nonprofits

Second Independent Research Project

Completed another research project, listed lower in importance

Coding Instructor

Worked as coding instructor at Code Ninjas

STEM Student Guide

Served as student instructor for over 100 children in seven summer camps as part of volunteer organization

Scholarships & Awards Received

Morgan Stanley Jumpstart Scholar (Senior year, National recognition)
Coke Scholar Semifinalist (12th grade, National recognition, 1.45% selection rate)
HOSA International Leadership Conference Top Five Community Awareness Team (Junior year, International recognition)
BPA National Leadership Conference - Top five in SQL Database Fundamentals (11th grade, National recognition)
BPA National Leadership Conference - Top five in Parliamentary Procedure Team (10th grade, National recognition)
Riley Way Youth Leader (Senior year, National recognition)
Destination Imagination Global Champion

Advanced Courses

Advanced Placement (AP)

AP Human GeographyScore: N/A
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AP Computer Science AScore: N/A
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AP Physics 1Score: N/A
AP MacroeconomicsScore: N/A
AP Art 2DScore: N/A
AP FrenchScore: N/A
AP US GovernmentScore: N/A
AP StatisticsScore: N/A

Other Advanced Courses

Large public high school in North Texas

Additional Acceptances

Intended Majors & Universities

Applied to programs focused on Computer Science with healthcare applications, interdisciplinary approach combining statistics, economics, and CS across various universities.

Georgia TechUniversity of Texas at Austin (Computer Science and CSB Honors Program)UC Berkeley (GMP Program)William & Mary (James Monroe Scholars Program with research stipend)Carnegie Mellon UniversityUC San DiegoUCLAAmherst CollegeDartmouth CollegeDuke University

Notes on Application

Applied with different intended majors due to shift from medicine to computer science with healthcare application focus

Explored majors by reviewing university websites and selecting those combining statistics, economics, computer science, and healthcare

Applied to straight Computer Science at universities with strong CS programs (UT Austin, University of Washington, Georgia Tech)

Applied to interdisciplinary majors like Quantitative Social Science at Dartmouth aligned with combined interests

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Quick Stats

CollegeUniversity of Pennsylvania
MajorComputer Science
Admit Year2024
GPA5.614
Test Score35

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