Trieu Han got accepted into Stanford University, a prestigious school famous for nurturing talent in Silicon Valley. She was also awarded a scholarship of over $300,000 (nearly 7 billion VND) for her four years of study. With an acceptance rate of only around 4%, this achievement marked a significant milestone for Vietnamese students.
Learning about computer science, Han quickly developed a fascination for numbers and programming languages. Her curiosity extends beyond technology; she also explores how art, science, and mathematics intersect in her daily life.
As one of the few girls in scientific research communities, Han developed a strong awareness of the need for equal educational opportunities for all students, regardless of gender. Challenging the stereotype that programming was boring and not meant for girls, she demonstrated to the admissions committee how exciting and creative coding can be. Through her unique projects, she blended the beauty of art with the logic of programming and algorithms.
Reflecting on her challenging yet rewarding college application journey, Han shared: “I always try to finish my assignments as quickly as possible to avoid procrastination. For long-running tasks, I break my time up throughout the week to complete them during my free time.”
Han also highlighted the importance of her personal statement and extracurricular activities in her college application. She participated in various programming and art projects, taking on leadership roles in many of them. This experience showcased her potential and passion to the admissions committee.
“Doing what I love with 200% effort and writing about my passions helped the admissions committee see my true self. I keep a special notes section on my phone for ideas. By the summer of my junior year, as I prepared to write my essay, I didn’t have to spend too much time brainstorming because I had already gathered my thoughts,” Han explained. Ultimately, having an authentic, detailed and organized application process gave her the best chance for admission.
“Before I started working with Spark Prep, I was very nervous about applying and struggled to write the 'perfect' essay. My essay coach helped me grow and think deeply about the values I wanted to share. They encouraged me to express those values in my essay without forcing me into a rigid formula. This freedom allowed me to discover myself and achieve the results I wanted.
Spark Prep gave me valuable advice for my future creative writing. I am thankful for the opportunity to work with them during this process.” Han shared.
With her unique perspective and strong sense of self-worth, Han has made a positive impact on her student community and beyond.
Drawing from her experiences, she wants to share an important message with all young people, especially young women interested in STEM:
“Women in STEM often face biases that suggest they aren’t suited for these fields. I hope girls won’t let these opinions hold them back. Instead, focus on self-improvement because everyone has the right to pursue their passions.”
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