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I am currently taking 4 AP classes - Calculus BC, Physics 1, English, and Computer Science and carrying a 4.5 GPA. My test scores rank in the 99th percentile (PSAT 1470 and SAT 1500). I’ve taken an Intro to Databases class at a local community college. Additionally, I taught myself Python using online resources and went on to intern at ThinkTank, where I used my knowledge to create a web scraper. I also volunteer at a Girls Who Code club, where I teach middle school girls how to program in JavaScript. Since I’ve taken challenging courses at high school, I am ready to take the next step in my academic career. Given my rigorous coursework, academic success, and volunteer experience, I am fully prepared to participate in Berkeley’s summer program.

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