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PsychologistClass of 20233.6+1400+/31+stem
Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Psychology Applicant
Female · Black (Nigerian) · New York · Small Private
🏷️ URM, First-Gen
Income: 70k
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.7 (UW)
SAT
1490
AP Courses
1
Extracurricular Activities
- Neuroscience Research Intern at [HospitalCurrent/1 year (Computational Models + Published Abstract)
- Indie Game DevCurrent/3 years (Multiple published projects, C God, Working with a couple leading companies)
- Robotics Team4 years (Typical HS Robo Nerd, a few team awards)
- International NPO] Regional Youth Leader/Rep4 years (Raised $9k in Junior Year to support other immigrants from my country, Organized/attended intl conferences)
- Affinity Club] President4 years
- School Jazz/Alt. Ensemble Lead Percussionist4 years
- Science Olympiad4 years (No awards just vibes)
- Theatre Company4 years (A few supporting roles, Composed score for a couple productions and also performed)
- City-wide Social Justice Org] Student Leader4 years
- Basketball3 years (Helped carry team to league quarterfinals)
Awards & Honors
- ★National African American Scholar
- ★Selective Scholarship] Finalist
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Wrote about the furniture in my bedroom and its evolution, reflecting memory and identity
Interview Experiences
- Columbia University
- Performance/Outcome: 7/10, nice finance bro, called me well-spoken and eloquent
- Cornell University
- Performance/Outcome: 9/10, great conversation, alum told me to keep in touch
- Northwestern University
- Performance/Outcome: 7/10, awkward start but improved
- Barnard College
- Performance/Outcome: 10/10, verbal likely
Letters of Recommendation
English Teacher
Former professor at T10, had her for 3 years, vouches hard for me
Calc Teacher
Did not do well in his class Junior year, probably said I worked hard
Research Mentor
PhD from T50, noted my interest in neuroscience and programming
Counselor
Knew me well, understood my personal situation, compelling argument for schools
CBO Sticker of Approval
College Decisions
Accepted (4)
Tufts UniversityBarnard CollegeBrandeis UniversityCase Western Reserve University
Waitlisted (3)
Northwestern UniversityVassar CollegeWesleyan University
Rejected (8)
Brown UniversityCornell UniversityColumbia UniversityUniversity of ChicagoCarnegie Mellon UniversityNew York UniversitySyracuse UniversityTrinity College
Profile Tags
ResearchRoboticsLeadershipPresidentClubScience OlympiadVolunteeringCommunity ServiceVarsity SportsCreative WritingPersonal Projects