Student Lu, Shanghai

Admissions

Student Background

• Final test scores: SAT 1450, TOEFL 108
• Admissions: University of Southern California, University of Michigan, Boston University and more (the first USC and University of Michigan admissions in the high school’s history)

Planning Journey

1. Planning began in the first semester of grade 10

   • Chose data science as a direction early on
   • Planned a systematic academic path

2. Summer school

   • Helped the student attend data science summer programs at the University of Michigan and Brown University
   • Gained study experience at top universities

3. Practical experience

   • Helped find a data science internship in China
   • Arranged courses at nearby universities to show academic depth

4. Recommendation letter strategy

   • Introduced the student to the president of the University of Michigan alumni association for East China
   • Obtained a strong recommendation letter

Highlights

The first USC and University of Michigan admissions in the school’s history, showing the value of professional planning.