Offer: 

• University of California, Berkeley
• University of California, Irvine
• Imperial College London
• University of Warwick

From: Bilingual School in China

Activities:

• National Middle School Chess Competition Runner-Up
• Founder of the Chess Club
• Top 5% in the American Mathematics Competition (AMC 12)
• Score of 9 (out of 15) in the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME)
• Honorable Mention in the High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM)

Application Journey

If you review my application, you’ll find an impressive array of awards from high-level mathematics competitions that challenge participants globally, showcasing my extensive mathematical knowledge and strong logical thinking. Initially, I wasn’t drawn to mathematics, but high grades motivated me to explore deeper.

My interest blossomed during a summer school focused on physics and mathematics research in sophomore year. Engaging in complex experiments that demanded advanced mathematical tools fascinated me, igniting a profound interest in the subject’s rigorous problem-solving aspect.

Throughout high school, I pursued several international mathematics competitions, realizing their content surpassed standard textbooks, expanding my thinking and knowledge significantly.

In my 2020 applications, UC Berkeley stood out as my dream school, known for its stellar mathematics program and vibrant academic environment shaped by luminaries like Shiing-Shen Chern, whose legacy in mathematics education inspired me.

Essays proved pivotal in my application journey, offering a platform to articulate how my passion for mathematics evolved through competitions and deepened my career aspirations.

Guided by the Foundation team, I meticulously crafted my application, focusing not just on essays but also on extracurricular choices and academic planning to present a well-rounded candidacy.

My advice to applicants echoes the importance of a solid academic foundation complemented by meaningful extracurricular engagements, underscoring their role beyond mere embellishments in the competitive admission landscape.