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PhysicistClass of 20203.8+otherstem
astrophysics, physics, astronomy Applicant
Female · White · Massachusetts · Public Charter
🏷️ First-gen college student, LGBT
Income: Middle Class
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.92 (UW)
IB Courses
6
Honors
6
Extracurricular Activities
- Green ClubFounder and president, created a recycling program for the school, 3 hours per week.
- Key ClubTreasurer and VP, raised over $1000 for UNICEF, 2 hours per week.
- BYACExecutive officer, discussed changes in the district, 2 hours per week.
- Varsity Lacrosse (school)Captain, top defender award, 8 hours per week in spring.
- Varsity Lacrosse (club)Defensive captain, 4 hours per week year-round.
- Varsity Cross CountryCaptain, 6 hours per week in fall.
- Youth Soccer and Lacrosse Referee6 hours per week in fall and spring.
- Food Runner/Expo48 hours per week in summer, 18 hours per week during the school year.
- Environmental Education Outreach LeadWorked with NJ Board of Education, 3 hours per week.
- Research with Woods Hole Oceanographic InstituteWriting a paper about amateur astronomy and redshift in quasar 3C273, 3 hours per week.
Awards & Honors
- ★Massachusetts Institute of Technology Book Award
- ★Description: Awarded to one junior top in math and science.
- ★HL1 and 2 Math Awards
- ★Description: Given to a top student in the class.
- ★Latin 9 Effort Award
- ★Description: Awarded to the student who puts the most effort into the class.
- ★Took HL1 Math as a sophomore
- ★Description: Notable achievement as it is uncommon.
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Wrote about mother's battle with cancer and its impact on life and responsibilities.
Interview Experiences
- USAFA
- Performance/Outcome: Discussed desired major and reasons for attending the Air Force Academy.
- USNA
- Performance/Outcome: Similar to USAFA, focused on the Naval Academy.
- Duke University
- Performance/Outcome: Positive experience, asked unique questions during the interview.
Letters of Recommendation
Math Teacher
Had since sophomore year, highest recommendation, noted natural curiosity.
English Teacher
Had since junior year, recognized as one of the best student leaders, teacher advisor of Green Club.
Club Lacrosse Coach
High recommendation, emphasized work ethic and leadership.
College Decisions
Accepted (5)
University of Massachusetts, AmherstUniversity of OregonUniversity of MaineNortheastern UniversityUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Waitlisted (1)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Profile Tags
ResearchLeadershipFounderPresidentClubEnvironmental ClubVarsity SportsAcademic CompetitionAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)VolunteeringCommunity ServiceWriting & Publications