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Applicant

Application Year:

2024/2025

Major:

Computer Science

Studying at:

Claremont McKenna College
University Status
Accepted
Carnegie Mellon University
Boston University
Claremont McKenna College
Harvey Mudd College
Rejected
Johns Hopkins
Dartmouth College
Vanderbilt University
Bowdoin College
Babson College
Demographics
First Generation
Low income
International

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Country

Rwanda

High School Type

Public School
Academics at a Glance
Completed 0 AP Exams

1480 SAT


Key Activities & Awards
National
#1 National Policy Advocate Award
“Ubumwe-Intsinzi” (Unity-Success) Movement
Launched a student coalition to address bullying through art, performance, and policy advocacy; organized a district-wide talent show which led to official changes in school conduct policy.

Essays
Becoming Like a Plant: My Journey to Meaningful Contribution
Common App
Prompt 1

Accepted:

Carnegie Mellon University Application

Application Year:

2024/2025

Successful Application3 Essays

Most students choose their intended major or area of study based on a passion or inspiration that’s developed over time – what passion or inspiration led you to choose this area of study?

Why This Major

Consider your application as a whole. What do you personally want to emphasize about your application for the admission committee’s consideration? Highlight something that’s important to you or something you haven’t had a chance to share. Tell us, don’t show us (no websites please).

Many students pursue college for a specific degree, career opportunity or personal goal. Whichever it may be, learning will be critical to achieve your ultimate goal. As you think ahead to the process of learning during your college years, how will you define a successful college experience?

Why This College