I’m a rising Senior and interested in pursuing a career in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. I’m deciding between being a Neurologist or Psychologist; not sure if I want to take the Ph.D. or M.D. route yet.
Brown is my #1 choice and JHU is my #2.
School Type: Public Academy Magnet (150 students per grade) (Split up into academies that you have to apply to get into. I am 1 of 35 in the Healthcare Sciences Academy. We take courses administered by Rutgers from Freshman to Junior Year and take the Rutgers Finals).
ACT: 31
Unweighted GPA: 3.94 out of 4.3
Weighted GPA: 4.6 out of 4.9
Class rank: Not released until senior year
Race/Gender: Half Indian/Half Ukranian, Female
Courseload:
Freshman Year: (All Honors) Dynamics of Healthcare, Medical Terminology, English I, World History I, Geometry, Biology, Spanish II, Electives: Drama & Public Speaking
Sophomore Year: (All Honors) Dynamics of Healthcare II, Medical Terminology II, English II, U.S. History I, Algebra II, Chemistry, Spanish III, Electives: Human Behavior & Financial Literacy
Junior Year (All Honors) Clinical Research, Anatomy & Physiology I, Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Medical Math, English II, U.S. History II, Pre-Calc I, Physics
Senior Year: Dual enrollment program w/ local college: Psychology, Astronomy, Calc I, English Comp 1, & Lifetime Wellness
Current Internships: Novartis: Biomedical Services Division (Running/Developing various tests, paperwork), Physician’s Office (Paperwork, answering phones, helping with patients)
Extracurriculars:
Science Olympiad:
-Competed in Anatomy & Physiology in 8th grade
-Won 1st place at Regionals; 3rd place at States
Red Cross:
-Founder & President of Red Cross Club at my School: 104 members
-Coordinated 3 Service Projects
-Collected 470 books and sent them to children in Africa
-Held a school dance and donated proceeds to Homeless Veterans
-Sold bracelets supporting Measles & Rubella Vaccination Initiative ($$ will vaccinate 304 people)
-County Executive Board Youth Council Member: Joined Council 10th grade. Elected as Blood and International Services Chairperson for Junior Year. Was just elected as the President of the Council for Senior Year.
-Presidential Volunteer Service Award: Won Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award for my age group in 10th grade for 150 hours of community service (sent from D.C. and recognized by the President). Was awarded with Silver Award this year for 180 hours of community service.
-Joined Red Cross in 9th grade; started volunteering at Blood Drives.
-County Team Leader (10th grade - present): I’m a Volunteer Assistant Blood Drive Coordinator meaning I send out emails and register volunteers for drives weekly
HOSA:
10th Grade
-Won 2nd place at States Sophomore Year
-Competed Nationally
-Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Club coordinated to walk & pledge - Raised $1,000
11th Grade
-Competing Nationally this year in Health Issues Exam
National Honors Society/National Technical Honors Society Member
Peer Leader from 8th grade - present: Guide underclassman on how to deal with stress, peer pressure, workload, etc.
Athletics: Varsity Cross Country for 3 years (Won medals), Soccer until Freshman Year, Lacrosse Goalie for 3 years until Freshman Year (Team won Tournaments), Track for 2 years
Singing/Guitar: Been singing since I can remember. Won 2nd Place in local carnival competition, and have played in my school’s Talent Show every year
