How to increase the chance of getting into a university?

As a high school student I want to study abroad. I am going to take the IB-DP and SAT exam. I have 4 different songs that I wrote (they are unreleased) I can speak 3 different languages. I want to study computer science. What should I do more? What would you recommend?

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yogo1o

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Original post by Mefutou

As a high school student I want to study abroad. I am going to take the IB-DP and SAT exam. I have 4 different songs that I wrote (they are unreleased) I can speak 3 different languages. I want to study computer science. What should I do more? What would you recommend?

I'm a bit confused as to what you mean. Where are you currently studying and where are you thinking of applying?

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lalexm

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Original post by Mefutou

As a high school student I want to study abroad. I am going to take the IB-DP and SAT exam. I have 4 different songs that I wrote (they are unreleased) I can speak 3 different languages. I want to study computer science. What should I do more? What would you recommend?

Writing songs will make zero difference I'm afraid unless you apply for a music or creative arts degree. Likewise, speaking 3 languages will make zero difference unless you are applying for a languages degree or maybe something like an International Relations degree if you can link the languages to something relevant to the course you are applying for.

Unis select applicants based on academic grades (achieved and predicted), school references, and the relevant activities in your personal statement like reading books, doing on-line course, attending seminars, podcasts, webinars etc. They all should be relevant to your course, so for you they need to be for computer science, assuming that is what you end up applying for.

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McGinger

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Original post by Mefutou

I have 4 different songs that I wrote (they are unreleased) I can speak 3 different languages.

Neither of these will add anything to an application for Comp Sci.

You need to show you have an academic interest in this degree subject - extra reading, online courses etc - and being able to discuss any concepts, theories etc that interest you.

Short free online courses :
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/mathematics-for-computer-scientists
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/introduction-to-quantum-computing
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/build-a-physical-computing-prototype

Oxford reading list - good for all Unis - https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/suggested-subject-resources

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