<p>I’m a junior at the Illinois Math and Science Academy, one of the best high schools in the nation. It was in fact ranked as a “public elite” by Newsweek. I am not saying this to boast, but to provide a reason for why my grades aren’t as good as a lot of other people’s. </p>
<p>GPA: NA. School does not give GPAs. But it would be a 3.5.</p>
<p>SAT: 2190 (740 M + 740 V + 710 W)</p>
<p>SAT II’s: 760 Chem, taking math in september. </p>
<p>ECs: Medical Ethics Club, INternational Doctors of Tomorrow, World Academy of Young Scientists, Mathematical Modeling Contest (honorable mention), IMSA Math Team, Mu Alpha Theta honorary society, IMSA Shanti (Hindu religious association)</p>
<p>Research: Projects at Loyola Univ last summer, mentorship at NWU’s (Northwestern University’s) Feinberg (School of Medicine) last school year, mentorship at NWU’s Feinberg next year, looking for something this summer. Will be entering project into Intel STS. </p>
<p>Hook: I will talk about the role religion has played in my life, especially how religion connects to being a first-generation immigrant.</p>
<p>Volunteer: Doctor’s office, library, tutoring (kids via local library), IMSA nurse’s office</p>