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PsychologistClass of 20233.8+1500+/34+stem
Neuroscience, Cognitive Science Applicant
Male · CaucAsian · Michigan · Public
Income: 250k
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1540
AP Courses
8
Honors
2
AP Exams Taken
PsychGovernmentChemistryBiologyLanguageMicroeconomicsMacroeconomicsFrench
Extracurricular Activities
- Nonprofit founderWorked on neuroscience and mental health education. Raised money for and provided self-care items to the homeless in Detroit.
- Neuroscience Club FounderRaised money for the neurological disease I'm at-risk for, encouraged neuroscience education.
- Neuroscience International CompetitionSelected as one of 20 students to compete. Our presentation on Neurotechnology was published on the organization's website as was the outreach project we developed.
- Rotary Interact ClubCo-president. Helped raise 20k for the city club. Received president's award.
- Mental health essay writer for nonprofitWrote 9 long-form mental health essays before the nonprofit closed down.
- ESL TutorTutored the same student for two years every week. Raised his reading level from below average to partially advanced.
- French Honors SocietyVice-president. Helped run club meetings and fundraise for francophone STEM causes.
- Key Club E-board officerPlanned group bond activities and community service projects.
Awards & Honors
- ★Top 5 at International Medical Competition
- ★Description: Out of 300 participants. Research study that began at the conference went on to be published in an international undergraduate journal.
- ★Neuroscience Award in Design
- ★Description: Award received for Neurotechnology presentation.
- ★Neuroscience Award in Outreach
- ★Description: Based on outreach project that got published.
- ★Semi-finalist in International Science Poster Competition
- ★Description: Created a poster on a literature review performed on the neurological disorder I'm at risk of inheriting.
- ★1st in HOSA Regional Conference in Behavioral Health
- ★Description: Competed against 35 participants.
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Personal statement about living at risk of neurological disorder and motivation to pursue medicine and neuroscience.
Interview Experiences
- Harvard University
- Performance/Outcome: 9/10. Recommended for admissions.
- Princeton University
- Performance/Outcome: 8/10. Discussed neuro and music.
Letters of Recommendation
Chemistry Teacher
8/10. Liked me but not the most compelling writer.
AP Psychology Teacher
10/10. Wrote a very good recommendation.
Rotary Advisor
9/10. Loves me and had a creative writer help her write.
College Decisions
Accepted (7)
Princeton UniversityNew York UniversityUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, IrvineUniversity of California, DavisAmerican University
Rejected (9)
Columbia UniversityHarvard UniversityYale UniversityDuke UniversityBrown UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaJohns Hopkins UniversityUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of Southern California
Profile Tags
ResearchNeuroscienceNonprofitLeadershipFounderClubCommunity ServiceVolunteeringMental HealthAcademic CompetitionEssay Contest