<p>I applied to several med programs (Brooklyn, Stony Brook, Hofstra) and I was wondering what sort of chances I have to get in. I know admissions are suppossed to be as rigorous as some Ivies. </p>
<p>GPA: 94.10<br>
SAT: 2350 (Reading: 800, Math: 750, Writing: 800)
National Merit Commended Student, 2011
Advanced Placement Scores: AP European History- 5, AP Biology- 5, AP English Language and Composition- 5, AP U.S. Government and Politics- 5
AP Scholar With Honors, 2011
DEAH National Honor Society, 2010-2011
Spanish Honor Roll, 2011</p>
<p>Extra Curricular Activities
Science Club (9-12)
Engineering Club (9-12)
Debate Team (10-12, Captain)
College Bowl Team (10-12, Captain)
Math Club (10-12)
Inkling Literary Publication (11-12, Writer)
School Newspaper (12, Writer)
Philosophy Club (12, Founder/Moderator)
Animal Rescue Action Committee (President, Organizer 11-12)
Peer Tutoring (10-12)
School Journal on Issues of Contemporary Science (12, Founder/Writer)
School Journal on Issues of Politics and Culture (11-12, Founder/Writer/Editor)
Political Films Club (11-12)
Mock Trial Team (12)
Awards: First Place Individual Speaker at the Kushner Invitational Debate Tournament, Achievement and Merit Awards at the Long Island Science Congress, MVP award at quizbowl tournament)</p>
<p>Research Experience
Stony Brook University, Garcia MRSEC, Summer 2011
Conducted research on the effects of scaffolds containing graphene and graphene oxide on the growth and differentiation of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) into osteoblasts.<br>
Entered Siemens Competition and attained semi-finalist status. Plan to enter LICEF competition. </p>
<p>Stony Brook University, SARAS program, July, 2010</p>
<p>Attended lectures from doctors and researchers in various fields of science and healthcare
Participated in educational demonstrations for diagnosis and emergency care procedures
Attended a course on lab safety and received a certificate of lab safety from Stony Brook University Medical Center.</p>
<p>Dolan DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor N.Y., July and August 2009</p>
<p>Attended a thirty hour workshop in recombinant DNA technology.
Attended a thirty hour workshop in genomic-DNA technology.
Learned and applied basic laboratory techniques
Expanded knowledge of genetic technologies in medicine.</p>
<p>Professional Experience</p>
<p>Employment at the office of Dr. Leo Parnes DO:<br>
Dates of service- July and August of 2008, July and August of 2009 ( with three week hiatus to attend workshops at the Dolan DNA Learning Center), and August of 2010.<br>
Hours of Service- Monday: 8-9 hours, Tuesday: 7-8 hours, Thursday: 8-9 hours
Duties- Assistance in the administration of physical therapy procedures, general non-medical physician assistance, clerical and secretarial assignments. </p>
<p>Employment with Hillel Day Camp, Cedarhurst N.Y.:
Dates of Service - July and August of 2008
Hours of Service: Wednesday, Friday: variable hours
Duties: Supervising and assisting a special needs child.</p>
<p>Additional Information
Certified in CPR (July 2009) </p>
<p>Great letters of recommendation, great essays</p>