1. Why Computer Engineering, Why the University of Washington?
As this student became fascinated by the possibilities of big data and AI, they naturally chose to major in computer engineering. In particular, the University of Washington, located in Seattle, excels in its connections with big tech companies, research environment and internship opportunities, so the student judged it to be “the school that best fits the career I imagine” and set it as the No. 1 school to aim for.
2. The Decisive Reason the Student Chose OneVision Among Several Study Abroad Agencies
After happening to read a OneVision review in an online community and looking up CEO Jay's posts, the student noticed that, unlike other places, OneVision publicly shares real roadmaps and admission strategies in concrete detail. The student thought, “If a place shares its strategies in this much detail, I can trust it,” and right after the first consultation decided to prepare together with OneVision.
3. The Most Difficult Part of the Preparation Process
The biggest challenge was keeping up with classes and grades at a local U.S. high school while also building competitive EC (extracurricular) activities. There were also not many chances to take on leadership positions, so “How can I create something of my own that sets me apart?” was an ongoing concern.
4. The Strategy OneVision Built with the Student: Data Science Project & Hackathon
OneVision re-analyzed the activities the student had already been doing and set a direction so they could be expanded into a data science project. OneVision also suggested entering a hackathon, upgrading the story beyond simple coding experience to team project and real problem-solving experience. Because OneVision organized the college list based on fit with the major, the student could focus their energy on preparation instead of spending time worrying about “where to apply.”
5. The Biggest Growth the Student Felt During the Preparation Process
The student says that by repeating the process of choosing research topics on their own and collecting and analyzing data, their logical thinking and collaboration skills grew greatly. Above all, the biggest change the student personally pointed to was discovering “a version of me that does not run from problems when they come up, but enjoys the process of solving them.”
6. The Most Memorable Scene in the Application Process
While writing the UW essay, the student struggled a lot with how to connect a local traffic data analysis project to “social value.” At that point, CEO Jay advised adding the perspective that “data changes people's lives”, and the student says that thanks to that one sentence, the direction of the whole essay fell into place at once.
7. When the Student Heard the Acceptance News
The student says that when they first saw the acceptance email, they could not believe it and checked it again and again. The student honestly shared that they were so moved that they hugged their parents and cried, and that it felt like all their efforts were rewarded in an instant.
8. To Younger Students Preparing for the Same Major
What this student most wants to emphasize to younger students is “Be sure to create at least one project of your own.” The student advises that rather than following activities others are already doing, the experience of choosing a topic and carrying it out yourself ultimately becomes the biggest differentiator. The student said they want to tell younger students that it does not need to be big or grand, but what matters is a project where you can explain “why I chose this problem and how I tried to solve it.”
9. What the Student Felt Set OneVision Apart While Preparing Together
The student described OneVision not as “simple college counseling,” but as a partner that helps on every front, from major matching and strategy building to caring for your mindset. The student summed up that because OneVision builds practical strategies with a deep understanding of the student's situation, unnecessary anxiety went down and they could focus on their studies.
10. Final Words the Student Wants to Share
The student expressed gratitude to their parents, who always believed in them and cheered them on, left a message for their future self, “Don't hesitate, even in a new environment; take on challenges actively,” and closed the University of Washington Computer Engineering acceptance story.
