Shriya Upadhyay
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Currently attends: University of Southern California (USC)
Graduation year: 2026
Also accepted into: Rutgers Honors College – Dean’s Scholarship, Purdue University – School of Computing, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign – Grainger School of Engineering
High School Statistics: 1570 SAT
High School Extracurriculars: Varsity Tennis Athlete/Captain (4 years), Co-founded chapter of nonprofit coding organization, Tennis coach, Academic/SAT Tutor, and National/Math/Spanish Honors Societies
Current major(s): BS, Computer Science (CS)
Current minor(s): Blockchain/Finance
Social Media(s): LinkedIn
Shriya is from Central New Jersey. She has been involved in mentorship and tutoring for the past several years from teaching tennis to mentoring aspiring coders in the fundamentals of coding. She believes her acceptance to the Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California was in large part due to her spike in extracurriculars and stellar academic statistics. Shriya’s unique approach to combining her extracurricular experiences with her academic pursuits allowed her to craft essays that were both compelling and insightful. She was able to articulate her interest in her chosen major, reflecting her creativity and genuine dedication to making a positive impact in her field. In her writing, she was able to showcase not just her skills and talents, but also her individuality and the values that drive her forward. Thus, Shriya is the perfect mentor if you are looking to develop a robust extracurricular profile that emphasizes your unique passions and interests, and are looking for guidance in presenting yourself and your achievements in the most authentic and impactful way.
Outside of the classroom, Shriya enjoys playing tennis, camping, and going on runs. She also loves spending time with family, exploring the flavors of new cuisines, and trying out different foods. Beyond these pursuits, Shriya is passionate about research, engaging in socially assistive robotics research at the Interaction Lab at USC. Looking to the future, Shriya hopes to contribute further to this exciting field by publishing a paper detailing her work and discoveries.
