Zach Yadegari, an 18-year-old high school student and co-founder of the successful app Cal AI, faced rejection from 15 top universities, including Ivy League schools. Despite his impressive academic record of a 4.0 GPA and a 34 ACT score, alongside his entrepreneurial success with Cal AI, which has earned significant revenue since its launch, Yadegari's personal statement may have hindered his chances. His essay emphasized his journey towards valuing college, yet it seems not to have resonated with admission committees, igniting conversations about the criteria for college acceptance.
"Despite my GPA and ACT scores, I was rejected from many top schools. It makes you wonder what the admissions teams are really looking for."
"I realized that my personal statement, despite having my achievements, might not have resonated with the admissions officers as I had hoped."
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