Kyle Tsai
Princeton University • N/A • Class of 2021
Key Activities
Houston Youth Symphony
Member for six years, Principal Clarinetist in top orchestra for four years
Houston Orchestra on Call
Principal Clarinetist, performed volunteer concerts, piano soloist twice including Mendelssohn Piano Concerto
Music Summer Programs
Interlochen Orchestra Summer Program and Curtis Summerfest (virtual)
Sharing the Stand
Taught clarinet to 5th grader
MD Anderson Cancer Center Research
Eight-week lab research program internship, abstract accepted to conference
Math Club
Four years, Treasurer (grades 9-10) and President (grades 11-12), qualified for AIME
Student Council
Treasurer (grades 9-10) and Vice President (grade 11), involved in fundraising and organizing school events
National Honor Society
Volunteering involvement
SOAR (Students for Oncological Aid Relief)
Volunteering
TikTok
Social media content creator focused on music entertainment
Varsity Basketball
Shooting guard and small forward (11th grade)
Scholarships & Awards Received
Advanced Courses
Advanced Placement (AP)
Other Advanced Courses
Additional Acceptances
Intended Majors & Universities
Applied to programs focused on Dual focus on academics and classical music performance, with strengths in STEM (chemistry, math) and extensive clarinet/piano performance at national level across various universities.
Notes on Application
Applied to five music conservatories and eighteen academic colleges
Perfect SAT 1600 in single sitting (September 2020)
Balanced academics with high-level music performance and competition
Applied to broad range of top-tier universities with mix of academic and music programs
Advises applying to many schools if feasible to maximize options
Emphasizes personal growth within college more important than institution itself
Advises against comparing college decisions with others
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