Chris

Princeton University • Engineering/STEM • Class of 2024

GPA: 4.672

SAT: 1570

4.672

Weighted GPA

1570

SAT

~13/525-550

Class Rank

Key Activities

MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (iSET)

STEM program with low acceptance rate, focused on quantum computation and science writing

National Youth Orchestra 2

Performed at Carnegie Hall and in Dominican Republic

Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO)

Student leader, chamber player, symphony cellist

Research Internship at Kennesaw State University Glass Laboratory

Analyzed thermal analysis experiments

Georgia Governor's Honors Program

Cello major, performed in various ensembles and solo

The Dory Me Project

Non-profit providing free virtual music lessons, served as Recruitment Director and cello tutor

Tri-M Music Honor Society President

Organized events and volunteering

Magnet Ambassadors Co-President

School magnet program outreach initiative

All-State Orchestra

Full orchestra cellist, Assistant Principal Cellist 2024

Mathnasium Tutor

Tutored K-12 students in mathematics

MIT Quantum Hackathon participant

Junior Editor for high school research journal

Scholarships & Awards Received

Yale Engineering and Science Scholar - Paid internship and travel to admitted students' weekend

National Merit Semi-finalist

National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar

Georgia Certificate of Merit - Top 5% of junior class

Outstanding Achievement Awards - Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Life Literature

Charleston International Music Competition - Qualified for final round

All-State Full Orchestra Assistant Principal Cellist (2024)

Community Service Letter, Orchestra Letter, Academic Letter (4.0 GPA)

Advanced Courses

Advanced Placement (AP)

AP Computer Science PrinciplesScore: 5

AP Physics 1Score: 5

AP ChemistryScore: 5

AP World HistoryScore: 5

AP LanguageScore: 5

AP Calculus BCScore: 5

AP Computer Science AScore: 5

AP US HistoryScore: 5

AP Organic ChemistryScore: 5

AP Physics C MechanicsScore: 5

AP MicroeconomicsScore: N/A

AP Physics C E&MScore: N/A

AP GovernmentScore: N/A

AP LiteratureScore: N/A

Dual Enrollment

Linear Algebra

Multivariable Calculus

Other Advanced Courses

Public high school in Marietta, Georgia (~2500 students)

STEM-focused magnet program within school (~500 students, 30% acceptance rate)

Additional Acceptances

Intended Majors & Universities

Applied to programs focused on STEM (especially physics, computer science, chemistry) combined with exceptional music talent (cello), demonstrated through research, prestigious programs, and national-level performances across various universities.

Yale University (Engineering and Science Scholar)Columbia University (Engineering)Duke UniversityVanderbilt UniversityMITGeorgia TechUniversity of Georgia (Honors College)

Notes on Application

Focused activities on STEM and cello, creating cohesive narrative

School not traditional feeder to Ivy League (only 1 Yale acceptance in 4 years prior)

Balanced STEM excellence with music at national/international level

Post-application achievements included MIT Quantum Hackathon and music competition qualifications

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Quick Stats

CollegePrinceton University

MajorEngineering/STEM

Admit Year2024

GPA4.672

Test Score1570

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