u/YesterdayExciting768

I'm looking to major in EE and go into the medical device industry and ED to JHU. Is this a good idea? How are the job outlooks in the area, college, etc.

**Demographics**

* Gender: Male
* Race/Ethnicity: Asian (Indian)
* State: VA, Immigrant status
* School: Competitive
* Intended Major: Elec. Engineering/BME

Academics
**Unweighted GPA:** \~3.95

**Test Scores**

* PSAT: 1460/1520
* SAT: 1490/1600

**Extracurriculars**

1. Computational biology research internship with professor
2. Leader at volunteering organization (built a medical device, 200+ hours of volunteering)
3. Computational biology researcher at a start-up created by a professor
4. Contributions to a public company's open source project
5. Accepted to GLOHEA @ JHU
6. SWE fellowship at a program
7. President of USABO Club
8. Marching band rank leader
9. Member of comp sci honor society + science honor society

**Awards**

1. ISEF Finalist
2. Junior academy of sciences symposium 3rd place in comp bio
3. Congressional award gold medal
4. AP Scholar with distinction
5. National merit commended scholar (probably)

**Schools:**

UVA, JHU (ED), Duke, GTech, Purdue, GMU, VCU, UMich, Cornell, UIUC, Case Western, UMD, VTech.

**Pls be honest im not trynna brag or anything i just need honest answers.**

Demographics

• Gender: Male
• Race/Ethnicity: Asian (Indian)
• State: VA, Immigrant status
• School: Competitive
• Intended Major: Elec. Engineering/BME

Academics
Unweighted GPA: ~3.95

Test Scores

• PSAT: 1460/1520
• SAT: 1490/1600

Extracurriculars

1. Computational biology research internship with professor
2. Leader at volunteering organization (built a medical device, 200+ hours of volunteering)
3. Computational biology researcher at a start-up created by a professor
4. Contributions to a public company's open source project
5. Accepted to GLOHEA @ JHU
6. SWE fellowship at a program
7. President of USABO Club
8. Marching band rank leader
9. Member of comp sci honor society + science honor society

Awards

1. ISEF Finalist
2. Junior academy of sciences symposium 3rd place in comp bio
3. Congressional award gold medal
4. AP Scholar with distinction
5. National merit commended scholar (probably)

Schools:

UVA, JHU (ED), Duke, GTech, Purdue, GMU, VCU, UMich, Cornell, UIUC, Case Western, UMD, VTech.

Pls be honest im not trynna brag or anything i just need honest answers.

I wanted to major in biomedical engineering, but now I want to do mechanical engineering + minor in BME now. That being said, a lot of my ECs are BME-aligned and not really mechanical. For my intended major, should I write mechanical or should i write BME and then change to MechE if I get accepted?

MCQ: 46/50
Frq 1: 6/9
Frq 2: 5/9
Frq 3: 2/4
Frq 4: 3/4
Frq 5: 4/4
Frq 6: 3/4

Prompt: In a 2022 interview with People magazine promoting her program to empower young girls
through sport, professional tennis player and mental health advocate Naomi Osaka said: “For
me, the biggest lesson I’ve learned is to try to be present in each moment. It’s easy to lose sight
of how far you’ve come, but I’ve been prioritizing trying to live in the moment and enjoy the
journey.”
Write an essay that argues your position on the extent to which Osaka’s claim about embracing
the present moment is valid.

Since the dawn of humanity, society has progressed through achievements, from the invention of the number zero to AI-based tools that can easily diagnose diseases at home. However, some claim that conservative ideologies are superior to these radical ideologies, as it allows individuals to respect modern-day culture and society. As a result, living or not living in the present is an area of controversial debate, despite the accomplishments of notable individuals who contributed to the discovery of novel ideas that facilitated the development of society. While some may argue that living in the present is valid, as it allows individuals to adhere to social norms, futuristic ideals foster creativity, and reflecting on the past helps individuals realize cultural values that truly matter.

First, embracing futuristic notions enhances creativity within society. For example, Nikola Tesla is widely credited with the invention of electricity during a time when he was constantly oppressed for his technological ideas. While Tesla was systemically targeted in society due to his radical beliefs, his creativity is what ultimately led to the creation of electricity and helped spark other technological movements that we take for granted today. But if Tesla had not believed in his creativity and curiosity, American society would have progressed minimally in terms of technological advancements, demonstrating how radical and futuristic beliefs actually benefit society through creative ideas. Also, the development of Claude Mythos, an AI model for cybersecurity, by Anthropic, has been stifled recently due to its potential implications of being too powerful. Claude Mythos has been able to diagnose bugs that even researchers cannot, but society is purposefully choosing not to publish this model publicly. If radical beliefs such as Claude Mythos have the potential to move society forward through automation, why do individuals still care about preserving the present-day ideals? The importance of having futuristic beliefs is evident, as society can primarily progress through accomplishments, but these accomplishments are often ignored and overlooked in contemporary society.

Next, embracing ideals from the past allows society to reflect on broader cultural values. For instance, President Ronald Reagan supported a widespread conservative movement that prioritized the preservation of traditional family moral values, which was accepted by many Americans. Many people believe that retaining beliefs from the past impedes progress and makes society stuck in the past; however, this is simply not true. As the thoughts of individuals shift towards historical and more conservative ideals, progress can still happen by unifying like-minded individuals and pushing for reform. It also allows society members to adopt cultural values from the past that showed success, allowing society to implement ideas that have already worked, rather than guessing if modern-day ideals will be widely accepted or not. Additionally, many Indians today celebrate Independence Day on August 15 after India got its independence from Great Britain in 1947 by going to temples with friends and family. The importance of cultural values in the past is displayed in ethnic groups, as it allows individuals from similar backgrounds to share similar beliefs and be united. Moreover, the introduction of modern-day ideals not only forces historically important ideals to erode but also interrupts the daily culture that has been preserved for generations. When present-day ideals mask cultural notions that were followed by many groups previously, high public dissatisfaction is fostered through the rejection of contemporary beliefs that aim to change the way individuals think and behave.
However, some may argue that embracing the present moment is valid as it allows individuals to follow social norms that bring order within society. For example, Nazi Germany during World War II strongly condemned all radical ideologies, such as freeing Jews during the Holocaust, and pushed only for anti-semitic beliefs. The attempt of the Nazis to maintain social order through the enforcement of a common ideology is what ultimately led them to their demise, since it allowed other nations to intervene in German affairs by bringing an end to the Holocaust. The persistence in pushing for present-day notions can actually cause political instability, since society will not be properly equipped to transition to a more radical society when it is time. If the Nazi Germans had not censored radical beliefs, there would have been less widespread poverty and stronger foreign alliances after the war. Moreover, societies that prioritize present-day ideologies often resist social progress, making them less developed and advanced compared to nations that embrace both conservatism and liberalism.

The push for both conservative and radical ideologies is extremely important in society, rather than simply embracing the present, since societies can capture a holistic view of notions that contribute to progress in various ways, rather than one. The adoption and enforcement of radical and conservative ideals is what ultimately will set the stage for future generations to achieve progress through notable accomplishments and developments.