Tank, Yati Ashokkumar

FY EA Fall 2020 08/16/2002 CEEB: CAID: 22317224

FERPA: Waived

Profile
Personal Information
Name Tank, Yati Ashokkumar
Preferred Name Yati
Sex, Birthdate Male, 08/16/2002

Contact Details

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Email, Phone yati.tank@gmail.com, +91.9916938260, Mobile, +974.55859692, Mobile
Permanent A-404, Subham Park Apartments, Opp. Parshuram Garden, New Adajan Road,, Surat,
Address Gujarat, 395009, IND
Alternate Address C-901, Galaxy Aventura, Near Stuti Universal, Pal,, Surat, Gujarat, 395009, IND

Demographics
Military Status None
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Hispanic or Latino No
Race Asian (India)

Language
Gujarati First Language, Speak, Read, Write, Spoken at Home
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Hindi Speak, Read, Write

English Speak, Read, Write, Spoken at Home

Geography & Citizenship

Citizenship Status Other (Non-US)
Birthplace Surat, India (0 Years US, 17 Years Non-US)
Other Citizenships India
Current US Visa B-2 Tourist, 20191361880004 Issued: 05/20/2019
Intended US Visa F-1 Student

CA Fee Waiver
Fee Waiver No
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Family
Household
Parents Married
Home Both Parents

Parent 1
Mother
Name Mrs. Sunita Ashok Tank (Chauhan)
Birthplace India
Email, Phone hema.a.tank@gmail.com, +91.7574908200, Mobile

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Address a different address
28A04, Al Dareen Tower, Building No. 4, Street No. 920, Al Sham Street, Zone 64, Doha,
22880, QAT
Occupation Homemaker (full-time)
Education

Parent 2
Some college/university
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Bachelors (2001), Z.F. Wadia Womens College, Surat, Gujarat, IND
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Father
Name Mr. Ashokkumar Hiralal Tank
Birthplace India
Email, Phone ashok.h.tank@gmail.com, +974.55859692, Mobile
Address a different address
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28A04, Al Dareen Tower, Building No.4, Street No. 920, Al Sham Street, Zone 64, Doha,
22880, QAT
Occupation Engineer, Employed, Senior Project Engineer, Qatar Petroleum
Education Graduated from college/university
Bachelors (1998), Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat,
Gujarat, IND

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Education
Current or Most Recent Secondary School
Shree Swaminarayan Academy, New Rander Road, Surat, Gujarat, IND, Independent
(04/2019 - 05/2020)
Counselor Ms. Sutapa A Pal, Senior Administrator/Guidance Counselor
Email, Phone sutapapal1719@gmail.com, +91.982-470-0392
Other Jain International Residential School, Kanakapura, Karnataka, IND, Independent,
CEEB: 671048 (04/2018 - 03/2019)
Shree Swaminarayan Academy, New Rander Road, Surat, Gujarat, IND, Independent
(04/2016 - 03/2018)

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Progression No change in progression
Graduation Date 05/2020

Colleges & Universities

Grades
Rank na / 80
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Current or Most Recent Year Courses
First Semester Second Semester
English - (REG) English - (REG)

Physics - (REG) Physics - (REG)

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Chemistry - (REG) Chemistry - (REG)

Mathematics - (REG) Mathematics - (REG)

Computer Science - (REG) Computer Science - (REG)

Honors
Unified International English International 10
Olympiad - School topper

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National Hindi Language National 9
Profiency - Mahatma Gandhi
Rashtrabhasha Hindi Prachar
Sanstha- Ranked 2nd

Future Plans
Computer programmer or analyst, Masters

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Testing
SAT (March 2016 or after)
Evidence-based 630 05/04/2019
Reading and
Writing
Math 730 05/04/2019
Essay 13 05/04/2019
Taken 1
Planned 0
SAT Essay Yes

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Leaving Exams
Yes, Taken 0

IELTS
Listening
Reading
Writing
9
8.5
6.5
09/28/2019
09/28/2019
09/28/2019
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Speaking 8 09/26/2019
Overall 8 10/11/2019
Taken 1
Planned 0
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Activities
Music: Instrumental
9, 10, 11, 12 Violin and Keyboard - Performer
Year Trained in Indian classical music for 3 years. Performed at community events
5 hr/wk, 24 wk/yr since 2010.

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Music: Vocal
9, 10, 11, 12 Lead Vocalist - School/Community
School, Break, Year Sing Indian and Western songs without formal training. Soloist for multiple

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3 hr/wk, 25 wk/yr events in the community and school

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Community Service (Volunteer)

9, 10, 12
Break
4 hr/wk, 8 wk/yr
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Gurjar Kshatriya Kadiya Samaj, Surat
Digitized, maintained and managed the inventory, student database and funds
for the Free Notebook distribution Drive and Academic Achievement Awards
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Debate/Speech
10, 11 Participant - Schools
School Awarded Best Speaker -Public Speaking, Won the 2nd Position in
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6 hr/wk, 2 wk/yr Independence Day Speech

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Internship
10 Summer Intern, Jayraj Solar LLP
Break Learned the basics of rooftop solar system design and installation of 5 kW PV
24 hr/wk, 4 wk/yr system and linked it to the mobile application

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Community Service (Volunteer)

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9, 10, 11, 12 Village Bodka School, India
Break Annual food, clothes and school supplies drive. Visited the school to understand
16 hr/wk, 1 wk/yr requirements, purchased items and prepared student packs

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Writing
Personal Essay
The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time
when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the
experience?
Moving in 3's

Picture this: A seven-year-old boy forced to be part of the school band. To top that, the school picked one of the
most challenging instruments, the violin. There are two ways in which the next set of events could have
progressed. Unpredictably, I took the road less traveled and was mesmerized by the single piece of wood that was
art. That was the moment I decided to dive deep and play the violin. To start, I took Indian classical music lessons.

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Unlike western classical music, there are letter notes but no sight-reading, and ear training was a priority. Classes
and practicing on my own for forty minutes a day trained my finger muscles to remember positions for the notes.
The sweet pain I felt instantly did not shake me. The initial scratchy sounds that were coming out of this marvelous
piece of wood were frustrating but challenged me beyond what a regular seven-year-old would aim to do. My
determination persisted as I realized one thing; I was a borderline perfectionist. The result was obvious. Beyond
the numb fingertips and sore neck muscles, I had become comfortable with the instrument to learn on my own and

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perform for an audience whenever I had the opportunity. Fast-forward three years, the glorious muscle memory
pushed me from a beginner with position - indicative whitener markers to playing the violin by ear. And then, the
music stopped. This was phase one.
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I lived in a colony setting where the lifestyle was beyond regional borders; we celebrated multi-ethnic events and
milestones regularly. All the men worked for a petroleum refinery. We all lived like one big happy family through
thick and thin. My dad, being in a senior position, was sought after by international companies when I was growing
up. Because of better prospects, my mother and I moved with him depending on the education opportunities. The
change of place meant new friends to make but it also meant staying away from my comfort zone. This triggered
new emotions and a mindset. We lived in Dubai for three years and I attended a school where there were only
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twenty students in a class compared to the fifty, I was used to. I loved the attention at most times but it did get to
me as I felt the pressure to enhance my English language, math skills, and learn Arabic from scratch to catch up
with peers. The music scene reduced to listening and singing as the focus shifted to academics. Music became
therapeutic during dark days when I just could not crack a math problem or missed hanging out with friends I grew
up with. I would come back from a long day, pop in my earphones and listen to my playlist on repeat.

Being a single child, my parents made sure they gave me everything I needed to progress but working hard was
up to me. Phase two began with a bang! Dad decided to spend more time to help me out with math. I started
reading books to develop my vocabulary and language skills. From a person who would rather play video games
or listen to music, I became this obsessive reader. I would wait to get away from doing something to finish a book I
had started. Reading trumped all other interests except for the occasional music spark depending on the artist.
Three became my magic number. In three years, I became a voracious reader and scored the second-highest
marks in math in tenth grade. This boosted my confidence to levels that rekindled my interest in music; but this
time, it was a new instrument, the guitar. Thank goodness for a fretboard!

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I dream of having a home studio to record covers and becoming an internet sensation-turned independent artist.
As cliché as this may sound, phase three has just begun. I will know in three years.

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Education Progression
Education progression details
No change in progression

Required Explanation
Secondary school change
For grade 11, I was admitted to Jain International Residential School in Bangalore, India due to my father's
employment at Shell Technology Center at Bangalore which involved considerable amount of travel in April 2018.
However, For grade 12, I had to return to Surat, my hometown in India to live with my grandparents and seek re-
admission at Shree Swaminarayan Academy as my father moved to Qatar for a new assignment in Oct 2018 with
my mother.

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Disciplinary Information
Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any educational institution you have
attended from the 9th grade (or the international equivalent) forward, whether related to academic
misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in a disciplinary action?
No

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Courses & Grades
Grade 9
Shree Swaminarayan Academy, New Rander Road, Surat, Gujarat, IND, Independent
School Year 2016-17
Schedule Yearly
Grades (1-100) Credits
Subject Course Name Level -- -- -- -- Final -- -- -- -- Final
MATH Mathematics REG 90 N/A
ENG English REG 89 N/A
SCI Science REG 79 N/A
HIST S.S. REG 58 N/A

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LANG Hindi REG 79 N/A

Grade 10

School Year
Schedule
2017-18
Yearly
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Shree Swaminarayan Academy, New Rander Road, Surat, Gujarat, IND, Independent

Grades (1-100) Credits

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Subject Course Name Level -- -- -- -- Final -- -- -- -- Final
MATH Mathematics REG 94 N/A
ENG English Comm REG 95 N/A
SCI Science REG 90 N/A
LANG Hindi REG 87 N/A
HIST Social Science REG 96 N/A
COMPSCI Info Technology REG 90 N/A
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Grade 11
Jain International Residential School, Kanakapura, Karnataka, IND, Independent, CEEB:
671048
School Year 2018-19
Schedule Yearly
Grades (1-100) Credits
Subject Course Name Level -- -- -- -- Final -- -- -- -- Final
MATH Mathematics REG 76 N/A
ENG English Core REG 84 N/A
PHYS Physics REG 72 N/A
CHEM Chemistry REG 67 N/A
COMPSCI Computer Science REG 70 N/A
PE/HLTH Physical Education REG 58 N/A

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Grade 12
No courses reported.

Other Courses
No courses reported.

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Purdue University Questions
General
Entry Term Fall 2020
Round Early Action
Do you intend to Yes
pursue merit-based
scholarships?
Purdue Fee Waiver I do not qualify for any of these options
US Military N/A
Honorable
Discharge?

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Scholarship, Yes
award, or prize
Do you have a No
parent who lives in
Indiana who
provides financial
support?

Academics
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College, School, or College of Engineering
Program
Campus Main Campus - West Lafayette
Major/Program of Engineering (First Year) (Fall only)
Study-First Choice
Area of Interest – Computer Engr
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First Choice
If we cannot admit I do not want to select a second-choice major
you to your first
choice major,
would you like to
be considered for a
second choice?
Pre-Professional None
Studies Interest

Activities
Activity 1 Music: Other Instrumental
Activity 2 Music: Vocal
Favorite Activity/Experience
As a child, I watched my family practice the religion of 'giving'. My dad, a first-generation learner who ventured out
of his village to make his mark, continues to support the village school that educated him. I wanted to be more

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than a spectator and 'give' in deed until I can financially. The Gurjar Kshatriya Kadiya Samaj's annual 'Free
Notebook Drive and Appreciation Awards for Academic Achievement' for children in the community, regardless of
background was approaching. Shadowing my grandfather, the founder, I noticed that the inventory, fundraising
details and book-keeping was hand-written! We were way behind in efficiency. This was my chance to fill the
need. Being old-school, 'Bapuji', as I call him, welcomed the change only if I promised to lead it. I didn't know
where to start but my goal was clear. With a two-member team, I planned and delegated duties to achieve
milestones; surveying to get the number of children, cross-checking with the past inventory to ensure we covered
everyone and managing and raising funds to meet the requirement. Beyond achieving the immediate goal of a
successful drive, the idea of establishing a system that could function like clockwork in my absence became reality
in ten days with the team working for three hours a day. Although small, my first win as the leader of a group felt
larger than life. It was reassuring to know that anyone can lend a hand if they really want to.

Contacts
Previously Applied No

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Contact 1 Website
Consent to I consent to be contacted by Purdue University at the mobile phone number provided
mobile/text contact below
Mobile Phone +91.9916938260
Number:

Family
Sibling applied No
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Relatives attended No
member

Residency
Do you believe you No
may qualify for in-
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state tuition?

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Why Purdue?
An interdisciplinary approach to engineering is what I seek. Purdue's 'First-year Program in Engineering' would
serve as the ideal platform to learn the fundamentals and explore majors to understand my fit. Extending my
religion of 'giving' through the 'Engineering Projects In Community Service' (EPICS) and continuing to give in-deed
will be soul-satisfying. I look towards 'The Guitar Club' to help improve my strumming abilities as a YouTube
learner. As an Indian classical violinist myself, it would be an honor to tutor interested students and contribute to
the cultural art form.
Why Major?
I'm that person in the family who is called if phones crashed or printers got jammed. Eventually, taking machines
apart to understand its working and being equally intrigued by hardware and software, I became a tech geek.
Linking this with my passion for aviation was simple. I've always used diverse approaches in flight simulators
involving coding, hardware tampering for the joystick and throttle springs to mimic the feel of a particular aircraft.
Electrical combined with Computer engineering would be the ideal major to complement my JAVA, VisualBasic,
Python, and C++ knowledge, merge interests, understand, test and design innovative systems.

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Criminal History No

Honors College
Honors College No
Interest?

Affirmations
By submitting this application, I affirm my understanding of and agreement to the statements found here:

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http://www.commonapp.org/affirmations.

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