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ResearcherClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem

Cognitive Science, ERM Applicant

Non-Binary · Black · New Jersey · Public Magnet School

🏷️ URM, potentially gender minority in STEM

Income: Complicated but received significant aid

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4.05 (UW)
SAT
1560
AP Courses
30

AP Exams Taken

AP BiologyAP LanguageAP US History
Extracurricular Activities
  • Paid Research Assistant at major state cancer institute1st author on manUniversity of Southern Californiaript in preparation with over 600+ hours involved in cancer prevention research at the national level; certified epidemiological researcher; presented at symposia
  • Community OrganizerDeveloped cancer science curricula implemented in NJ Title I schools; planned in-school cancer prevention outreach with NIH grant
  • Founder of a US critical social theory collectiveEstablished a readership and community across all continents with over 8,000 users
  • STEM EducatorDeveloped over 100 hours of content taught to children with destabilized education internationally during COVID
  • Debate Coach and Curriculum DeveloperWorked with a major NGO in Libya to train students for the first Libyan Model UN conference
  • Student Body Vice PresidentStudent Director/President of the first performing arts group at school; organized school affinity groups and led food drives for Latino migrants/asylum seekers
  • Internship at a pharmaceutical companyShort internship with VP and Chief Medical Officer to develop educational tools for healthcare professionals
Awards & Honors
  • USABO Top 75
  • Description: First year of competing
  • Science Bowl Top 8 Team in State
  • Description: Joined as a freshman
  • NJ Science League: Top-ranked individually in biology
  • Description: Did not receive award due to COVID
  • 4X Best Delegate, 1X Outstanding Delegate, Delegate Choice at regional to international MUN conferences
  • Spanish: Gold on National Spanish Exam; Seal of Biliteracy; Spanish Honors Society

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Reflected on the inner contradictions of identity and efforts to resolve them

Letters of Recommendation
  • APUSH Teacher

    Known for four years; strong rapport and support

  • Medical Terminology Teacher

    Close familiarity; enthusiastic support for recommendation

  • Counselor

    Good relationship; attested to application strengths

  • Research Professor

    Long-term acquaintance; can attest to strengths in science and personal values

College Decisions

Accepted (2)

Montclair State UniversityYale University

Profile Tags

ResearchLeadershipFounderClubDebateModel UNSTEM ClubCommunity ServiceVolunteeringInternshipAcademic CompetitionScience OlympiadWriting & Publications
Profile Ratings
92
Overall Score
Academic9.2
Extracurricular9.5
Awards7.5
Quick Stats
CategoryResearcher
Year2022
MajorCognitive Science, ERM
GPA4.05 (UW)
SAT1560
Acceptances2