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PsychologistClass of 20213.8+1500+/34+stem
Cognitive Science Applicant
Female · South Asian (Indian) · Alabama · Public Math/Science High School
Income: Did not apply for financial aid
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.88 (UW)
ACT
35
AP Courses
17
AP Exams Taken
AP Calc BCAPUSHAP CSAAP CSPAP Environmental Science
Extracurricular Activities
- Illusion/Vision Research
- Co-founded a study/note website
- STEM Teams (Math, Science Bowl, Science Olympiad)
- Tutor and Teacher
- Outreach Educator
- School Ambassador
- Student Government (elected community service chair)
- Mu Alpha Theta (elected VP)
- Zoo Volunteer
- Environmental Science Research
Awards & Honors
- ★National Merit Semifinalist
- ★11x Science Olympiad Regional Medals: 4 gold in Dynamic Planet, Wright Stuff, Experimental Design
- ★3rd place at Regional and State Science Fairs
- ★AP Scholar with Distinction
- ★Mu Alpha Theta Society
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Wrote about making music playlists for different moods and events.
University of Pennsylvania — Supplemental
Wrote about illusions and interest in Cognitive Science.
community — Supplemental
Discussed the importance of comedy and laughter in family life and interest in joining Penn's humor magazine.
Interview Experiences
- University of Pennsylvania
- Performance/Outcome: Went well; felt prepared but nervous at times.
Letters of Recommendation
Math teacher/Outreach Sponsor
Worked with this teacher for all four years; wrote about leadership in outreach work.
Ambassador/Shadower Coordinator
Limited interaction but believes she thinks highly of the student; wrote about leadership and community skills.
College Decisions
Accepted (5)
University of PennsylvaniaUniversity of South AlabamaUniversity of Alabama, BirminghamUniversity of Missouri, Kansas CityPennsylvania State University, University Park
Profile Tags
ResearchLeadershipClubSTEM ClubEnvironmental ClubCommunity ServiceVolunteeringAcademic CompetitionMath CompetitionScience OlympiadHonor SocietyAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)