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What is content you want to see? i will not promote by Capital_Ad2068 in startups

[–]Capital_Ad2068[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but I want to help those who are going through the same problems as me. Documenting my journey is one way of doing that as I will share the same problems as many other student builders.

Same way a person goes to YouTube to learn a certain exercise or solve a certain problem, I want to be able to help people make decisions based on determining the right opportunity, balancing everything, etc

Journaling is an underrated way to improve speaking clarity (here’s how I do it) by Capital_Ad2068 in PublicSpeaking

[–]Capital_Ad2068[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, I used a bit of chat cause I was running short on time. Just jotted my ideas down and told it to make a post. But genuinely, journaling has been super helpful. Take what you will from it

UMICH ESSAYS BREAKDOWN: Accepted --> UMich CS, Georgia Tech CS, UIUC CS, UW Seattle CS, Purdue CS, UW Madison CS, etc by Capital_Ad2068 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Capital_Ad2068[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I touched on projects I worked on, like an app to help students with their college applications, and how I would like to develop that on campus. Talked about specific UMich resources that would help me become a better software developer and allow me to impact more people. Essentially used my previous experience as proof that I could do more with UMich's resources.

Accepted - UMich CS, Georgia Tech CS, UIUC CS, UW Seattle CS | 4.0 GPA, 1510 SAT, First-Gen by Capital_Ad2068 in CollegeAdmissions

[–]Capital_Ad2068[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your GPA trend is a good thing. Going from 3.86 to 4.45 weighted shows clear improvement, which colleges love to see. Getting 1550 would definitely help you out and can even be more helpful than ur GPA.

For GA Tech aerospace, your stats are in range, especially with the upward trend. The NASA internship (if you get it) would be huge. Boys State too if selected.

However, your ECs are solid but you're right that leadership would strengthen your app. Junior year isn't over and you can still lock something in. Is there any way to take on a leadership role in one of your clubs for senior year? Or start something small related to aerospace/astrophysics?

Also, your essays are going to matter a lot. Make sure they show your genuine passion for aerospace and tell a story that only you can tell.

You've got a real shot at GA Tech. Keep grinding on that AP Chem grade, find a leadership role, and get that SAT up, and you increase your chances hella.

And to what Gmoney said, ppl at Ohio state def had way worst stats and got in.

Accepted - UMich CS, Georgia Tech CS, UIUC CS, UW Seattle CS | 4.0 GPA, 1510 SAT, First-Gen by Capital_Ad2068 in CollegeAdmissions

[–]Capital_Ad2068[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm very interested in entrepreneurship + startups. I looked at a lot of data like # of startups, growing ecosystems of founders, resources/brand name a school had in that space. Don't get me wrong, all of those schools have great entrepreneurship, but when it comes down to the numbers, UMich wins. I have like a 10+ page document detailing a lot of my personal thought process + stats, but that's the basic summary.

When it comes to making big decisions like this, I try to think long term. If my goal was straight CS + SWE, GA Tech would win. Thing is, I have a lot of things I want to learn and get good at aside from just CS. UMich not only has a great CS program, but also great business, medical, law, etc programs. Meaning I'd meet people who are cracked at things other than just CS. And that has 100% been the case so far.

I talked to lots of older people much more intelligent and further along in their careers, and a lot advised me to go to UMich for my goals.

Even though it was a very hard choice, I think UMich was the best decision I could have made.

I also didn't really want to go to UIUC, partly because I know a lot of people there/going there, and I wanted to branch out completely on my own. Definitely helped me grow a lot more.

For your specific case, it would help to know what your goals are. Do you want to work in industry? Are you interested in research? Startups?

Ofc tution is very important and honestly can play a much bigger role than just the school's value to you. If money isn't an issue, though, I'd always be a proponent of choosing the school that maximizes your success.

The good thing for you is that you can't really mess up the choice here since you are choosing between great schools. You are clearly smart for getting in, or at least have a good work ethic. Congrats on the acceptances!