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Jaesang Oh

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General information

Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Asian

Hobbies & Interests

  • Speech and Debate
  • Model UN
  • Swimming
  • Water Polo
  • Coding And Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Advocacy And Activism

Reading

  • Politics
  • Science Fiction
  • Science‎

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

Hi! Nice to meet you! I’m a high school senior from a low-income, immigrant family, and—if all goes well—I’ll soon be the first in my family to attend college in the U.S. Recently, my father’s health declined sharply. As our sole provider, his illness placed enormous financial strain on our family. Still, attending college has always been my dream and my parents’ hope for a better future. I’m working hard to make it happen, and every bit of support truly goes a long way. In high school, I’ve thrown myself into activities combining leadership, service, and my academic interests. As Captain of our Debate Team, I mentored novice debaters to success at national tournaments and led everything from research to logistics. I founded the Computer Science Club, where I led weekly meetings and tutored students in AP Computer Science. As President of the International Relations Club, I organized embassy visits, a national model diplomacy conference attracting 100 participants, and a campus-wide election forum bringing alumni of diverse political views back to campus. As Vice President of the Refugee Action Team, I lobbied for refugee protections on Capitol Hill, coordinated local service efforts, and organized community events for newly arrived migrants. If financial circumstances align, I will attend either Georgia Tech or Carnegie Mellon University this fall, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in International Relations. I’ve always been interested in both fields and now more than ever, I believe understanding where technology and global affairs meet is crucial.

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Technical bootcamp

2024 – 2024

Majors:
  • Security Science and Technology
  • Computer Science

Georgetown Preparatory School

High School

2021 – 2025

GPA4.0 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
Computer Science, Political Science and Government, International Relations and National Security Studies
Desired degree modality:
In-Person, Full-Time
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Cybersecurity Content Developer

    Computer & Network Security · KC7 Foundation

    Jan 2024 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Computer & Network Security
Dream career goals:
Using my technical skills to make a difference
Work experience:
1 year
Has nursing license:
No

Military

Branch of interest:
Air Force

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
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