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BiologistClass of 20203.8+1500+/34+stem
Biological Sciences Applicant
Male · Asian · Alabama (USA) · Public HS
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1560
Class Rank
8/615
AP Courses
6
IB Courses
9
AP Exams Taken
PsychologyEuropean HistoryCalculus ABChemistryUnited States HistoryCalculus BC
Extracurricular Activities
- Science OlympiadTeam Captain. Helped organize after school practices and coached middle school team. 24 state and regional gold medals. Attended nationals for last 3 years.
- DebateVice President, PF Captain (junior year), Big Questions Captain (senior year). Started Big Questions part of our debate team. Attended National Symposium for Debate camp in junior year. Taught middle school students about public speaking.
- Internship at Johns HopkinsDiscussed research papers about Ras pathway. Carried out plasmid miniprep and gel electrophoresis for research project.
- Fencing ClubFounded a fencing club at school. Planned to compete, but was interrupted due to COVID.
- Ambassador Co-CaptainRepresented the students on the District Technology Committee, submitted a proposal for an alternative Wi-Fi device plans (didn't go through due to COVID and administration changes).
- Youth and GovernmentVP, Team Captain. Did mock trial and promoted the club on the school news.
- FBLATreasurer. Planned fundraisers. 1st in State at Business Law.
- BEST RoboticsAutodesk Inventor modeler. Helped design and build the robot.
- Technical Director at Church
- Technology Student AssociationOfficial IB Consultant.
Awards & Honors
- ★National Merit Semifinalist
- ★Big Questions Debate 3rd Place in State Tournament
- ★Auburn High School Delegate for Alabama Boy's State School
- ★Presidential Service Volunteering Award (Gold)
- ★Science Olympiad Meteorology 9th at Nationals
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Wrote about personal growth from being a science nerd to embracing debate and public speaking.
university of chicago — Supplemental
Compared University of Chicago to other selective schools, referenced online mock classes, and included a sonnet.
Letters of Recommendation
IB English Teacher
Extremely good letter.
Engineering Teacher/Science Olympiad Coach
Worked closely and known for a long time.
Debate Coach
Worked closely and known for a long time.
Internship at Johns Hopkins
Professor noted high level of research capability.
Counselor
Super high tier.
College Decisions
Accepted (3)
University of AlabamaAuburn UniversityUniversity of Georgia
Rejected (1)
University of Chicago
Profile Tags
ResearchDebateLeadershipClubScience OlympiadAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)VolunteeringCommunity Service