Hey Yoyo, My question is this: Is it okay that I don't have focused extracurriculars? I want to do computer science in MIT, but my extra curriculars have a lot of non-stem related clubs and activities such as DECA, Model UN, and student council. The only Stem related stuff I have is: Starting a hackathon for my region (soon), a few basic python projects (snake, ping pong, and such) and the VP of my schools Robotics and Coding team/club. I am planning to publish a paper on something computer science related, but I noticed that even though your focus is computer science, your paper is focused on Neurology and such, is that good? is that okay? I would love to streamline more but I am already too involved as I will be becoming the president for Model UN and DECA next year as well as robotics and coding club. What do you recommend I do in my situation? I am also from Canada, and the region that I am in doesn't have any schools with AP courses. What do you recommend I do? Another thing is that I am averaging around 94% - 95% in grade 9 and 10 combined (I am a rising Grade 11), would you say that that is good enough to get into top colleges and universities? I will be doing the SAT sooner or later, hoping to get 1520+, so lets put the SAT aside, and just use my grades, because as far as my knowledge extends, anything above a 90 is an A and anything above a 97 or 96 is an A+ so if looked at from that perspective, I have a 4.0 GPA. So when I apply, (lets imagine I'm applying right now) would universities look at it as a 4.0 GPA or would they look at it as a 95% average? Thank you for taking the time to read through all of this! I hope you can get to answer my question! :)
If possible, try to switch schools because the AP is really important, try to take as much as possible and pick wisely. Since you have time, try getting a research internship, even for free. Also, work internships are great, but try to choose something less common. Express your love for coding and computer science through uncommon ways that can leave an impact that’s life changing. Pick research topics that are less common and impressive, if you can have them published that’s an amazing start. Try to think outside the box and make it personalized. Try finding a problem that you can solve. For example, you can seek opportunities to strengthen a weak point with what you already know. It could be creating a website for a local charity that can help ease the donation process. Or, since you’re already working on clubs, maybe you could make a channel to educate students or create a website dedicated to helping. In my case, I have a less common hobby that is based on handicrafts and creativity. Many people love it, but most don’t really attempt it. (I’d rather not mention it until I get my college decision.) Based on what I already was good at, I went to almost every public school around me, looking for opportunities to do tutoring classes for that thing. I’d say I went to 80 schools, I was able to get the chance in 5 schools, tutoring 250+ students, creating a donation project with my students as we made 500+ pieces for donations. I started a business related to it, targeted high school students, and made special discounts for less fortunate and public school students (where I come from, public schools are 100% free and known to be for the lower middle class). I then created a website featuring 50+ overlooked people in the field that I mentioned earlier. I’m currently finishing a book that I wrote targeting high school students with an interesting topic (not related to STEM, but mentioned in it). 2 research summer internships (both STEM). Work experience, programming projects, studied one year at a university, then withdrew because I was not interested in the major (it wasn’t STEM, but I studied statistics and IT). I have a year gap because of it, but I hope it makes up for my lack of AP since I took none (TRY TO TAKE THEM THEY MATTER). I’m aiming for UCLA, Chicago, Colombia, Boston, NYU, Toronto, and USC. My backups are Queen Mary and Arizona State University. Wish me luck!
two cents here: (1)two many words in the first paragraph talking about parents, the admission officers want to know more about you, not your parents. the sentences about mother is not essential to the whole flow of idea. (2) be careful writing about things you r not familiar with, for you r risking drawing reflections that are completely erroneous. it might not hurt you if your admission readers also know little about boxing, but if they do.... boxing is all about muscle memory, the reason you can't let go is not due to your sentimental reminiscent, but your lacking of practice
this is the most beautiful thing i’ve ever heard wow
Thank you 🥹
“The art of Dan-Sha-Ri isn’t about erasing your past. It’s about coming term with our constant evolution. ” by Yoyo 我是Eva，Yoyo！ 你很棒❤❤😊😊
beautiful essay! very inspirational to those of us getting into this process now
Every time I watch one of these, I feel motivated to write lol
Glad to help
this is so beautiful!!
a piece of art and nothing less. the flow from each idea to other and the way they build up to the lesson is beautiful.
Thank you so much 💗
Such a pretty essay
Thank you
这篇文章娓娓道来，如一幅画卷，但是好有深度，有打动人心的力量，写得真好，你好棒
感谢喜欢❤️
how did you improve your writing skill
很好很好啊
hi can u give me a tips for uchicago? i planning to apply next s.y
Nah, just go work at a construction
Hey Yoyo,
My question is this:
Is it okay that I don't have focused extracurriculars?
I want to do computer science in MIT, but my extra curriculars have a lot of non-stem related clubs and activities such as DECA, Model UN, and student council.
The only Stem related stuff I have is: Starting a hackathon for my region (soon), a few basic python projects (snake, ping pong, and such) and the VP of my schools Robotics and Coding team/club.
I am planning to publish a paper on something computer science related, but I noticed that even though your focus is computer science, your paper is focused on Neurology and such, is that good? is that okay?
I would love to streamline more but I am already too involved as I will be becoming the president for Model UN and DECA next year as well as robotics and coding club. What do you recommend I do in my situation?
I am also from Canada, and the region that I am in doesn't have any schools with AP courses. What do you recommend I do? Another thing is that I am averaging around 94% - 95% in grade 9 and 10 combined (I am a rising Grade 11), would you say that that is good enough to get into top colleges and universities?
I will be doing the SAT sooner or later, hoping to get 1520+, so lets put the SAT aside, and just use my grades, because as far as my knowledge extends, anything above a 90 is an A and anything above a 97 or 96 is an A+ so if looked at from that perspective, I have a 4.0 GPA.
So when I apply, (lets imagine I'm applying right now) would universities look at it as a 4.0 GPA or would they look at it as a 95% average?
Thank you for taking the time to read through all of this! I hope you can get to answer my question! :)
If possible, try to switch schools because the AP is really important, try to take as much as possible and pick wisely. Since you have time, try getting a research internship, even for free. Also, work internships are great, but try to choose something less common. Express your love for coding and computer science through uncommon ways that can leave an impact that’s life changing. Pick research topics that are less common and impressive, if you can have them published that’s an amazing start. Try to think outside the box and make it personalized. Try finding a problem that you can solve. For example, you can seek opportunities to strengthen a weak point with what you already know. It could be creating a website for a local charity that can help ease the donation process. Or, since you’re already working on clubs, maybe you could make a channel to educate students or create a website dedicated to helping.
In my case, I have a less common hobby that is based on handicrafts and creativity. Many people love it, but most don’t really attempt it. (I’d rather not mention it until I get my college decision.) Based on what I already was good at, I went to almost every public school around me, looking for opportunities to do tutoring classes for that thing. I’d say I went to 80 schools, I was able to get the chance in 5 schools, tutoring 250+ students, creating a donation project with my students as we made 500+ pieces for donations. I started a business related to it, targeted high school students, and made special discounts for less fortunate and public school students (where I come from, public schools are 100% free and known to be for the lower middle class). I then created a website featuring 50+ overlooked people in the field that I mentioned earlier. I’m currently finishing a book that I wrote targeting high school students with an interesting topic (not related to STEM, but mentioned in it). 2 research summer internships (both STEM). Work experience, programming projects, studied one year at a university, then withdrew because I was not interested in the major (it wasn’t STEM, but I studied statistics and IT). I have a year gap because of it, but I hope it makes up for my lack of AP since I took none (TRY TO TAKE THEM THEY MATTER). I’m aiming for UCLA, Chicago, Colombia, Boston, NYU, Toronto, and USC. My backups are Queen Mary and Arizona State University. Wish me luck!
And try to win an award. Get a company to support your hackathon, the bigger it is the better. Think national wise
😂yeah nah not digging it im glad its part of thinhs that got you through
two cents here: (1)two many words in the first paragraph talking about parents, the admission officers want to know more about you, not your parents. the sentences about mother is not essential to the whole flow of idea. (2) be careful writing about things you r not familiar with, for you r risking drawing reflections that are completely erroneous. it might not hurt you if your admission readers also know little about boxing, but if they do.... boxing is all about muscle memory, the reason you can't let go is not due to your sentimental reminiscent, but your lacking of practice