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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)
Profile Ratings
73
Overall Score
Academic8.5
Extracurricular7.2
Awards6.5
Quick Stats
CategoryPsychologist
Year2021
MajorCognitive Science
GPA3.88 (UW)
ACT35
Acceptances5