Aspiring Computer Engineer • Future Aalto Student • FSAE Enthusiast • Motorsport • Big Tech • Netherlands Masters Pathway
I'm a Grade 11 student based in Saudi Arabia, studying in a Cognia-accredited American curriculum school. I'm passionate about building software that simulates, analyzes, and optimizes systems — with a long‑term goal of working at a top tech company like ASML, and pursuing a master's degree in the Netherlands.
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Jan 2027: Apply to Aalto University
Bachelor of Science and Technology in Computer Engineering
Interests: Embedded Systems • Artificial Intelligence • Systems Design • Motorsport Applications -
During University:
Gain hands-on experience through projects, research, internships, and competitive programming — aiming for opportunities at top tech companies -
After Graduation:
Pursue a master's degree in the Netherlands in a field like Computer Engineering, AI, or Embedded Systems -
Long‑Term Vision:
Work as a software or systems engineer at ASML — contributing to impactful technology while staying connected to my passion for motorsport and simulation
Languages: Python, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript
Tools: Git, GitHub, VS Code, Claude
Interests: Vehicle dynamics, data analysis, simulation, embedded systems, web development, AI/ML, systems design, cybersecurity
- 4.0 GPA (Grade 11, American Diploma)
- SAT: 1530 (790 Math, 740 EBRW) - SuperScoring
- ACT Subject Tests (AIST): Math 1 — 36 | Biology — 34
- NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026 — Selected participant
- Cognia-Accredited School — Egyptian equivalency path secured for AUC
- ✅ Maintain 4.0 GPA
- ✅ Achieve 1500+ SAT
- ⏳ Complete 100+ volunteer hours (Schoolhouse)
- ⏳ Build and launch home services app
- ⏳ Apply to Aalto by Jan 7, 2027 (early admission)
- ⏳ Secure strong scholarship (target: 100% tuition)
- ⏳ Build projects that strengthen my path toward Big tech + Netherlands master's
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title 🎓 Aalto Computer Engineering — Master Roadmap
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section 🎯 1. SAT & Academic Preparation
Current SAT — 1470 :done, 2026-03-14, 1d
SAT Preparation :active, 2026-09-11, 2026-11-30
SAT Retake :2026-10-01, 2026-11-30
Target: 1550+ :milestone, 2026-11-30, 1d
section 🌐 2. Profile Building
Schoolhouse Tutoring :active, 2026-09-11, 2027-03-01
Build 150–200+ Volunteer Hours :active, 2026-09-11, 2027-03-01
NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026 :2026-10-01, 2026-10-31
GitHub Development :active, 2026-09-11, 2027-03-01
Torqon Development :active, 2026-09-11, 2027-03-01
section 🏫 3. Aalto Research & Verification
Confirm American Diploma Eligibility :active, 2026-09-11, 2026-09-30
Confirm Group I :active, 2026-09-11, 2026-09-30
Contact Aalto Admissions :2026-09-11, 2026-09-30
Monitor 2027 Admission Criteria :active, 2026-09-11, 2027-01-07
Review Computer Engineering :active, 2026-09-11, 2027-01-07
Review Excellence Scholarship :active, 2026-09-11, 2027-01-07
section 📄 4. Application Preparation
Gather American Diploma Documents :2026-11-01, 2026-12-15
Prepare Official Transcript :2026-11-01, 2026-12-15
Verify SAT Score :2026-11-01, 2027-01-05
Prepare Application Information :2026-12-01, 2027-01-05
Final Application Check :2027-01-05, 2027-01-06
section 🚨 5. Aalto Application
Application Opens — Jan 7 :milestone, 2027-01-07, 1d
Submit Aalto Application :2027-01-07, 2027-01-10
Apply for Excellence Scholarship :2027-01-07, 2027-01-10
Application Deadline — Jan 22 :milestone, 2027-01-22, 1d
section ⏳ 6. Waiting for Results
Aalto Selection Period :2027-01-23, 2027-04-30
Admission Decision :2027-03-01, 2027-04-30
Excellence Scholarship Decision :2027-03-01, 2027-04-30
section ✅ 7. After Acceptance
Accept Aalto Study Place :2027-04-01, 2027-05-15
Confirm Scholarship :2027-04-01, 2027-05-15
Begin Finland Preparation :2027-04-01, 2027-06-30
section 🛂 8. Finland Residence Permit
Prepare Residence Permit Documents :2027-04-01, 2027-04-30
Apply for Student Residence Permit :2027-04-15, 2027-05-31
Arrange Required Insurance :2027-04-15, 2027-05-31
Wait for Residence Permit :2027-05-01, 2027-07-31
section 🏠 9. AYY Housing
Research AYY Housing :2026-11-01, 2027-01-31
Prepare AYY Housing Application :2027-03-01, 2027-04-30
Apply for AYY Housing :2027-04-01, 2027-05-31
Secure AYY Studio / 1-Room :2027-04-01, 2027-07-31
section 💰 10. Financial Preparation
Plan Finland Living Costs :2027-03-01, 2027-04-30
Prepare Required Funds :2027-03-01, 2027-06-30
Plan Moving Costs :2027-05-01, 2027-07-31
Prepare Emergency Fund :2027-05-01, 2027-08-01
section ✈️ 11. Move to Finland
Plan Move :2027-05-01, 2027-06-30
Book Flight :2027-06-01, 2027-07-31
Final Travel Preparation :2027-07-01, 2027-08-20
Arrive in Finland :2027-08-15, 2027-08-25
Move into AYY Housing :2027-08-15, 2027-08-30
section 🎓 12. Aalto Begins
Aalto Registration :2027-08-15, 2027-08-31
Orientation :2027-08-20, 2027-09-05
First Day at Aalto 🎓 :milestone, 2027-09-01, 1d
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www.linkedin.com/in/abdelrahmanmostafa-eng - Instagram:
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