Stephanie Yoshida

Columbia University • Astronomy • Class of 2021

GPA: 3.939

SAT: 1480

3.939

Weighted GPA

1480

SAT

N/A

Class Rank

Key Activities

Scientific Research in Astronomy (4 years)

Participated in conferences, science fairs, published research paper, engaged in Q&A with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Violin (12 years)

Participated in summer festivals, youth symphony, school orchestra, and chamber music, submitted music supplement to colleges

Beyond Our Stars Founder

Founded after-school program at elementary school to teach young students about astronomy and foster interest in science

Scholarships & Awards Received

Columbia University Rabbi Scholar - Program for STEM majors allowing for academic research

UT Austin Dean Scholar - Selected as one of 50 students from 3,400 applicants for research program in STEM fields

Intel ISEF 2019 - Second place in Physics and Astronomy

National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium - Second place in Physical Science

Congressional Recognition for National Youth Orchestra by Carnegie Hall (2 consecutive years)

Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair - Third place overall

Local Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (Hawaii) - Second place overall

Advanced Courses

Advanced Placement (AP)

5 AP classes totalScore: N/A

Other Advanced Courses

8 honors classes

Lowest grades: B+ and handful of A-minuses

Additional Acceptances

Intended Majors & Universities

Applied to programs focused on STEM research with focus on astronomy, combined with music talent and educational outreach to younger students across various universities.

University of Texas at Austin (Dean Scholar)UCLAUC Berkeley (College of Letters and Sciences)University of Wisconsin

Notes on Application

Numerical scores like GPA and SAT are not sole determining factors but are a component

Extracurricular activities played significant role in admissions and formed focus of many essays

Importance of highlighting passions in college applications to convey strong message to admissions officers

Every college applicant's journey is unique

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