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Hey everyone,
I got accepted into FXB Climate Advocates, and i have also given my application for CSR-X, though results will come out tomorrow. I can only do one and I’m not sure which is the better choice.
A bit about me: I’m a high school student interested in CS, applying to unis this cycle, and I’m trying to choose the program that I’d learn the most from.
The only issue is that with FXB, I don’t know how much I’d be able to do the community project part because of transportation and family restrictions, and I don’t really have anyone around me to work with. CSR-X seems like it’d be easier for me to fully participate in since it’s research-based.
Has anyone here done either of these programs? Which one would you recommend and why? I’d love to hear about your experience or any pros and cons before I decide.
Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m an international applicant from Pakistan applying for **Computer Science** this admissions cycle, with **NYU Abu Dhabi** as one of my top choices.
I’m not necessarily looking for a full chance me (although opinions are welcome). What I’m really struggling with is whether my extracurricular profile tells a coherent story and whether the project I’m considering would strengthen it. (Ignore the ecas and awards if you want to)
**Academics**
Cambridge curriculum
IGCSE: 2A\*, 5A, 1B
Predicted A Levels: AAB
SAT: Currently scoring around **1480–1510** on practice tests (official test upcoming)
**Extracurriculars**
Head of IT & Design
Vice President, Debate & Declamation Society
Secretary General, Arts & Dramatics Society
Founder of my college’s Talent Show
Graphic Designer & Lead Video Editor for my school’s MUN
Peer Tutor for students from different educational boards
Digital artist since 2017 - freelanced, participated in the Bow Seat ocean awareness contest
Joined Global social leaders and built a small project especially towards helping poor laborers with food that work in harsh conditions with low pay, engaged students via speeches and contests like art contests.
volunteered in multiple breast awareness events
Microsoft Hackathon participant
**Awards**
Gold Medalist, International Bebras Computing Contest (IBIC) (Highest National)
Silver & Bronze Awards, Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition
4× World Scholar’s Cup Global Round Qualifier
Top Position in Science & Technology National, World Scholar’s Cup
Top 10 in Writing, World Scholar’s Cup
Special Mention Award, IBA MUNIK
Parliamentary Debate Champion (2×)
International Art Competition Winner
Winner of one module, RMC Science Olympiad
HIPPO English Olympiad Semi-finalist (2×)

Initially, I planned to study Engineering, but over the past year I realized that Computer Science is what I genuinely want to pursue. I’m currently learning Python through CS50P (still fairly early in the course).
The thing that’s bothering me is that my ECs don’t seem to have one obvious “spike.” They show leadership, communication, design, and academics, but I’m not sure they connect well enough for a CS applicant.
Instead of forcing myself to build an AI/ML project just because many competitive applicants seem to have one, I’m considering creating a multilingual (Pashto/Urdu) digital platform that helps women in northern Pakistan access verified information about legal rights, NGOs, shelters, helplines, and other support resources. My goal would be to combine programming, design, and social impact into one meaningful project.
**My questions are:**
Does this seem like the right direction for my profile as a CS applicant?
Would this project strengthen my application more than a generic AI project, assuming it’s well-built and genuinely useful?
Does my current profile feel too scattered, or is there already a narrative that I’m not seeing?
I’d really appreciate honest feedback. I’m less interested in whether I’ll get into a specific university and more interested in whether I’m spending the next few months on the right kind of project.

Also: Most likely ill be writing an essay on how i developed my passion for cooking in addition to how i express my happiness with it after my mother went through severe preeclampsia and suffered with extreme post partum depression after which i had to become a sole caretaker for a family of 5 for over an year whilst managing my AS levels, i wont make it a pity story, but will mention how it helped me realise the importance of not overburdening oneself, and finding the good even in such tough circumstances (something like what neitzsche said,”**He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.)**

Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m an international applicant from Pakistan applying for Computer Science this admissions cycle, with NYU Abu Dhabi as one of my top choices.
I’m not necessarily looking for a full chance me (although opinions are welcome). What I’m really struggling with is whether my extracurricular profile tells a coherent story and whether the project I’m considering would strengthen it.
Academics
Cambridge curriculum
IGCSE: 2A*, 5A, 1B
Predicted A Levels: AAB
SAT: Currently scoring around 1480–1510 on practice tests (official test upcoming)
Extracurriculars
Head of IT & Design
Vice President, Debate & Declamation Society
Secretary General, Arts & Dramatics Society
Founder of my college’s Talent Show
Graphic Designer & Lead Video Editor for my school’s MUN
Peer Tutor for students from different educational boards
Digital artist since 2017 - freelanced, participated in the Bow Seat ocean awareness contest
Joined Global social leaders and built a small project especially towards helping poor laborers with food that work in harsh conditions with low pay, engaged students via speeches and contests like art contests.
volunteered in multiple breast awareness events
Microsoft Hackathon participant
Awards
Gold Medalist, International Bebras Computing Contest (IBIC) (Highest National)
Silver & Bronze Awards, Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition
4× World Scholar’s Cup Global Round Qualifier
Top Position in Science & Technology National, World Scholar’s Cup
Top 10 in Writing, World Scholar’s Cup
Special Mention Award, IBA MUNIK
Parliamentary Debate Champion (2×)
International Art Competition Winner
Winner of one module, RMC Science Olympiad
HIPPO English Olympiad Semi-finalist (2×)

Initially, I planned to study Engineering, but over the past year I realized that Computer Science is what I genuinely want to pursue. I’m currently learning Python through CS50P (still fairly early in the course).
The thing that’s bothering me is that my ECs don’t seem to have one obvious “spike.” They show leadership, communication, design, and academics, but I’m not sure they connect well enough for a CS applicant.
Instead of forcing myself to build an AI/ML project just because many competitive applicants seem to have one, I’m considering creating a multilingual (Pashto/Urdu) digital platform that helps women in northern Pakistan access verified information about legal rights, NGOs, shelters, helplines, and other support resources. My goal would be to combine programming, design, and social impact into one meaningful project.
My questions are:
Does this seem like the right direction for my profile as a CS applicant?
Would this project strengthen my application more than a generic AI project, assuming it’s well-built and genuinely useful?
Does my current profile feel too scattered, or is there already a narrative that I’m not seeing?
I’d really appreciate honest feedback. I’m less interested in whether I’ll get into a specific university and more interested in whether I’m spending the next few months on the right kind of project.

Also: Most likely ill be writing an essay on how i developed my passion for cooking in addition to how i express my happiness with it after my mother went through severe preeclampsia and suffered with extreme post partum depression after which i had to become a sole caretaker for a family of 5 for over an year whilst managing my AS levels, i wont make it a pity story, but will mention how it helped me realise the importance of not overburdening oneself, and finding the good even in such tough circumstances (something like what neitzsche said,”He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.)

Thanks!

hi guys i need help in profile building because honestly nyuad is my dream uni so will my stats possibly get me in? note that i havent given the SAT yet since im in AS level, will be giving it in september expecting a score of 1450-1500 god willing.
I am an 18 y.o first gen female pakistani low mid income individual. I might need financial assistance too since i have studied my o levels on a 40% waiver and A levels on a 75% scholarship. (2A* 6As o levels). I will be applying to cs related field hence i have applied for a reaearch program regarding that too.

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CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, Digital Artist (2017–Present)
Vice President, Debate & Declamation Society
Secretary general of Arts and Dramatics society
Head of IT & Design
Founded a Talent Show in college
Graphic designer and lead video editor in School MUN
Peer Tutor for Students from Different Educational Boards
Participant, Microsoft Hackathon
Participant, 2x semi finalist  HIPPO English Olympiad
Participant, International Art Competition, winner 1x
Parliamentary Debate Winner (2×)
Football Tournament Winner (3×) regional (stopped after a reoccuring chronic ankle injury)
4× Global Round Qualifier, World Scholar's Cup, 4th place in debating in Karachi.
Best Team Awards, World Scholar's Cup
Regional Placements (2nd, 4th, and 6th), World Scholar's Cup
Top Position in Science & Technology (Karachi), World Scholar's Cup
Top 10 in Writing, World Scholar's Cup
Approximately 40 Medals (20 Gold, 20 Silver), World Scholar's Cup
Multiple Trophies, World Scholar's Cup
Winner of One Module, RMC Science Olympiad
Special Mention Award, IBA MUNIK (one of the largest muns of pakistan)
Silver Award, Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition
Bronze Award, Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition
Highest Marks & Distinction, Youth Chinese Test
International bebras computing contest (IBIC) GOLD MEDALIST

if i manage a score of lets say 1490 and write my essay about supporting my family throughout extreme instability and learning from that do i have a chance ? Also please give me advice i would love to take it its really appreciated!!

hi i am an editor who has learned motion desigj primarily on alight motion and blurrr. However i am switching to a laptop and i just want to make simple 2d 3d edits with keyframes and a couple of effects. I usually work on my phone (iPhone 13) so i use low preview quality so if i use low preview on my laptop with these specs will it be fine for me? its latitude 5320

i7 11th gen G7 processor
16gb DDR4 RAM
512gb SSD
Integrated Iris Xe graphics

Unfortunately i cannot afford the 32gb ram variant as im on a tight budget so please lmk :)

hi guys i js wanted to ask if theres a follow up sort of question like we had in the leaked mau june 9709 paper (the derivative one following its double derivative n then integration) lets js sy im unable to solve the first question like find the value of k should i write a wrong value n di the working of the other questions using that value? Because during p12 leaked i panicked rlly bad n didnt know what to do by doing this i could atleast get method marks right? since i knew how ti solve the other questions… helps appreciated.

Also how do you guys manage ur time? Any tips for 9709/12?