<p>(College Confidential just logged me out when I tried to post my detailed credentials, thus causing me to lose the post, so I'm making a briefer version in order to forgo wasting any more time. I apologize in advance for the disorganization and potential lack of formality.)</p>
<p>College Credentials:
-Currently a BFA Theatre Design/Technology Major at Emerson College (one of the most competitive and highly ranked theatre design programs in America- usually fluctuates from #2 to #6, thus why I attended Emerson)
-Realized that my true passion is psychiatry--want to transfer to major in psychology or cognitive science
-GPA at Emerson: 3.93/4 (only A- received was in a non-academic course, though I still received the highest grade in the class)
-ACT score: 32 (super-score: 34)
-currently a Research Assistant in Psychology at Harvard University and the Museum of Science in Boston (I was also invited to continue working at Harvard over the summer)
-founded the Boston Area Intercollegiate Humanitarian Alliance (allied with Harvard College, Boston College, Suffolk University, and MassArt)
-currently collaborating with MassArt in organizing a TEDx talk
-Emerson for Peace and Social Justice Outreach Coordinator
-Active member of Emerson's Young Republicans
-Active member of Emerson Feminists
-Formerly held a job as a telephone activist at MassPIRG/Environment Massachusetts, but balancing two jobs as well as a 20 credit schedule proved to be too difficult for my first semester, so I had to quit after 2 months
-asst. scenic designer/asst. tech director/props master of Emerson's Shakespeare Society
-scenic designer of Emerson's theatre troupe "Kidding Around"
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-Enrolled in two classes at University of Chicago this past summer-received A's in both courses (immunology and anthropology).
-Enrolled in a social/developmental psychology class at Harvard University Extension School last semester- received an A and became research assistant for the professor whom also teaches at Harvard College. </p>
<p>High School Credentials:
-High School GPA: 3.85 wtd :/ (note: Several family crises, as well as the death of 9 important people in my life [including my mentor and my "Best Buddy" from Best Buddies Club] negatively affected my academic performance by means of emotional preoccupation and excessive absences. I've made this clear in my personal statement.)
-Top 5% in National French Competition
-Illinois State Scholar
-National Society of High School Scholars
-Honors Status in International Thespian Society
-Founder/President of our Gay Straight Alliance chapter
-Drama Club Historian
-Received 5 departmental theatre awards (Most Promising Freshman, two Outstanding Technician Awards, Leading Junior, and Most Outstanding Technician)
-held leadership positions in most theatre productions in high school
-Paid technician/secretary for Technical Services Crew
-Active member of Best Buddies Club
-Officer of Free Hugs Club (a volunteer club)</p>
<p>Next semester, I'm enrolled 3 200+ classes: statistics, history of social movements, and abnormal psychology. I'm also taking electrics and props construction for the sole purpose of keeping my scholarship. Additionally, I'm enrolled in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University Extension School next semester.</p>
<p>I have recommendations from my anthropology professor at University of Chicago (who actually happens to be the son of the dean) and the Harvard College professor I'm assisting in his research. </p>
<p>UChicago, Johns Hopkins, and Northwestern are my top choices. Please be brutally honest about whether or not you think that I have a decent chance of being accepted into any of these institutions. I really appreciate it. </p>
<p>Thank you so much.</p>