Student Wang, Wuhan

Admissions

Student Background

• Final test scores: SAT 1480, TOEFL 108, predicted IBDP score 40/42
• Admissions: Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering (a top-3 US engineering school), Georgia Tech College of Engineering (top 5) and more (the lowest-SAT admission to a top engineering school from the international program of Wuhan Foreign Languages School)

Planning Journey

1. Planning began in the first semester of grade 11

   • A student from an IB school in Wuhan
   • A clear goal of studying engineering

2. Summer school

   • Helped the student gain admission to a summer program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering
   • Gained study experience at a top engineering school

3. Volunteer work

   • Helped design volunteer activities outside school
   • Showed social responsibility in the field of engineering

4. Recommendation letter strategy

   • Helped the student obtain a strong recommendation letter from outside the school
   • Strengthened professional recognition in engineering

Highlights

The lowest-SAT admission to a top engineering school from Wuhan Foreign Languages School’s international program, showing the value of professional planning and precise positioning.