Meet Alex Chen, a diligent second-year student in the Computational Finance and Mathematics (CFM) program at the University of Waterloo. Growing up in a family of mathematicians, Alex developed a passion for numbers and problem-solving early on, often participating in math competitions during high school. With a competitive admission average of 97%, Alex thrives on sharing insights and encouraging prospective students on Reddit, aiming to demystify the application process and inspire others to reach their academic goals. Outside of classes, Alex enjoys coding, playing chess, and mentoring high school students in math and science.