Meet Oliver, a bright and ambitious 18-year-old from a small town in the UK. He has always been deeply passionate about computer science and mathematics, often spending his evenings not just solving complex problems but also diving into tech books that expand his horizons. With a keen eye toward university life, he balances his academic pursuits with a solid set of extracurricular activities, like coding clubs and math competitions. As he contemplates his future at the University of Waterloo, he finds himself curious about how his self-driven projects align with what the university values in its applicants.