College Admission Essay

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In high school, I took my first computer science class and was hooked. I realized that writing code is extremely fun and rewarding when the code finally works. I joined the Computer Science club at my school to learn more logic and started learning Python. Still, my thirst for knowledge was not quenched. Over the summer I got accepted into the Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking (PACT) course at Princeton University and I am continuing the advanced course during the weekends of this school year. I am passionate about computer science and I would like to make my career in this field.
The University of Michigan (U-M) LSA college is incredible in its options and courses, which will help me grow as a programmer and a thinker. …show more content…

When I read about the mobile app developed by the U-M and Google to solve the Flint water crisis by detecting the lead level, I felt inspired because students were actively trying to help the nation with the knowledge they gained at U-M.
As part of the graduation requirement, the capstone project will give me an opportunity to come up with a project idea that can potentially affect the society in a meaningful way. I am confident that with the knowledge and skills gained at U-M, I can work on the capstone project and affect change in the world. For example, a mobile app that helps autistic children learn to play musical instruments, impacts many children across the globe.
I am also interested in competing in computing contests. Last year, I had participated in the High School Capture The Flag (HSCTF) competition and had a lot of fun trying to learn a different language, Thue, and learning how to reverse engineer, decrypt, and hack. I would love to continue to have such experiences with my fellow students to push myself to understand more about this growing field. Also, programming contests and hackathons at U-M are great learning venues to learn more and interact with industry experts outside classes. It will be an invaluable experience that will prepare me for my

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