<p>I was wondering what shot I have at regents scholar for the UCs, particularly UCSD, UCLA, UCSB, and UCSC, as a Neuroscience major. Regents would really make or break my choice to go to the UCs instead of a LAC or higher rated program. </p>
<p>Stats:
SAT 1: 2250, 800w/770cr/680m (not super scored, taking again for the math)
Taking Math II and Bio E/M this fall, taking five AP tests (Bio, Calc B/C, Stats, Psych, US History) on an independent study plan next year
GPA: 4.0 UW, 4.3 W (no AP offered at school, taking hardest course load possible)
-Attending two schools, a regionally known charter and Stanfords OHS
College GPA: 4.0 at UCSD, took neuroscience class</p>
<p>School ECs:
-President of Writing club
-Secretary of Community Service Club
-Vice-President of Newspaper
-Member of Stanford Newspaper
-Member of Stanford Astronomy Club
-Co-founder and Instructor of Test Prep Club
-Member of UN
-Volunteer tutor (three years in a row)
-School Ambassador
-Junior Varsity Soccer
-Junior Varsity Volleyball</p>
<p>Out-of-school ECs:
UCSD Cognitive Neuroscience Lab<br>
-Worked 40 hours/week for 3 weeks in January 2013.
-Conducted literature reviews. Completed EEG lab training with university students.
-Ran participants through experiments studying the Mirror Neurons and Autism.
-Analyzed EEG data. Gained experience coding in MATLAB with data analysis.
-Assisted with outreach and recruitment of participants into clinical trials.
-Designed, developed, and brought their new website live
The Scripps Research Institute for Regenerative Medicine
-Will work under one of the top five researchers in her field, paid internship 40hours/week for 8 weeks in summer of 2013
-Will study induced pluripotent stem cells (non-embryonic) to create neuronal progenitor cells (baby neurons) to study and treat Alzheimers and Parkinsons
-Will present at international stem cell conference on behalf of the lab
Blue Roses Girls (charity)
-Volunteer/Employee 2010-13
-Works with girls with sensory and cognitive disabilities to improve
their communication skills
-Hired from volunteer to paid position for summer of 2012, lead counselor in<br>
camp program, directly responsible for six girls with Autism and Downs
Syndrome, indirectly responsible for twenty-four girls
-Invited back for Summer 2013, had to decline due to TSRI internship</p>
<p>Heathers Tutoring Services (business)
-Founder and CEO of my own business, enough revenue to file with the IRS
-Specializing in Math and Science, raise students grades an average of two
letters (Ex. a D to a B)
-Too many clients for my busy schedule, looking to hire new employee</p>
<p>Better Education for Women in Science and Engineering (BEWiSE)
-Admitted into selective program to meet with scientists and engineers
-Toured labs and discussed opportunities for Women in STEM</p>
<p>Awards/Merits:
-National Merit commended
-Won Writing for Literacy grand prize contest out of 2000 applicants
-Commendation from city councilmember of large California City
-Johns Hopkins CTY Math and Verbal California High Honors Award
-Stanford OHS High Achievement Commendation
-Selected to be School Ambassador
-Won school-wide play-writing contest</p>
<p>Misc. free time activities:
-Competitive sailboat racing with my father on the bay
-Piano composition, in an alternative rock cover band on piano
-Avid Star Trek and Doctor Who fan (this one isn't for college apps, just to let you guys know the kind of person I am)</p>
<p>Other information:
-I self-taught all of my pre-calc knowledge, hence the low SAT score, and I have an A+ in Calculus B/C and a glowing (best of 2 students in his 10 year teaching career) rec from my Calc teacher. I just have more of an advanced math brain. Not sure how to get this across to colleges (especially the tech schools, MIT/Caltech/Harvey Mudd)
-White female in STEM
-Living in San Diego
-Divorced parents (I live more with the lower income parent, so his $50,000 is what'll go on the FAFSA for the UC app, the CSS will have both incomes and be around $140,000 range)</p>
<p>I appreciate all your help!</p>