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PsychologistClass of 2020

Psychology Applicant

Asian (Pakistani) and White (Irish)

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
ACT
35
AP Courses
13
Honors
9

AP Exams Taken

Human GeographyUS HistoryEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureCalculus ABChemistryBiologyPsychologyCapstone SeminarGovernment and PoliticsCalculus BCSpanish LanguageCapstone Research
Extracurricular Activities
  • Independent ResearcherResearched correlation of authoritarian parenting style on academic motivation in students (possible publication)
  • Researcher under professorHelped measure babies' movements using 3D space and EEG technology; assessing motor development/brain activity
  • Shadowed under pediatricianFilled out school forms for patients; cleaned patient rooms; worked with insurance verification; filed patient records; wrote medical blogs for office
  • Take care of sister with developmental disorderPrimary caretaker of sister; helped with daily activities
  • Class A Volunteer at Special OlympicsHelped disabled adults and children bowl; personal aid; cleaned alley after games; set up competitions
  • Volunteer at HospitalDesk secretary in mother/baby department; filed charts; took patient calls; showed patients around hospital
  • VP/Co-Founder of Mental Health Awareness ClubBrought awareness to mental health issues; planned school-wide advisory event
  • Robotics teamAssembled robot for FTC competitions; placed first at FTC League Championship and advanced to states
  • School's TV Network Editor and CinematographerCreated pieces for weekly show; broadcast school events; won two state Scholastic Press Association awards
  • Model CongressCompeted in model congress competitions; debated on multiple policies and issues
Awards & Honors
  • AP Scholar
  • National Science Honor Society
  • National Spanish Honor Society
  • National English Honor Society
  • Rho Kappa

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Balancing being bisexual and Pakistani

Letters of Recommendation
  • Psychology Teacher

    Strong relationship; highly regarded

  • Literature Teacher

    Decent but not amazing

College Decisions

Accepted (1)

New York University

Rejected (3)

Columbia UniversityUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborUniversity of Chicago

Profile Tags

ResearchLeadershipVice PresidentClubRoboticsModel UN (MUN)VolunteeringCommunity ServiceAcademic CompetitionAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)
Profile Ratings
68
Overall Score
Academic9.2
Extracurricular7.5
Awards3.5
Quick Stats
CategoryPsychologist
Year2020
MajorPsychology
GPA4 (UW)
ACT35
Acceptances1
Rejections3