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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