Student Background
- Final Scores: SAT 1420, TOEFL 110
- Admissions: Cornell University (Lowest SAT score Ivy League admission case nationwide that year)
Planning Journey
Started in Grade 11
- From non-international public high school background
- Tight timeline requiring precise positioning
Summer School Strategy
- Planned and helped apply to domestic American university summer programs
- Assisted in obtaining professor recommendation letters
Activity Design
- Found NGO activities connecting to student’s strengths
- Built unique application profile
Post-Admission Development
- Major selection consultation, finally chose Computer Science
- Graduate school application assistance, admitted to Columbia University MS in Finance
Case Highlights
Typical case of high achievement with lower scores, proving that reasonable planning can compensate for standardized test limitations.