UPENN is my dream school. Please be honest and I would love suggestions
Hi, I am 16, W, From New York, Middle Class
Scores:
Ranked top 10 in my class out of 500
710 SAT 2 Chem
750 SAT 2 USH
670 SAT 2 World History (may not send)
ACT: 31, will bump up to atleast 32 in Spring (had a panic attack on math section, got a 27, brought score down)
Course Load: All honors and AP with the exception of math (I have an anxiety issue, which prompted my parents to move me into regents, will explain of app). 98.7 unweighted GPA 99.etc weighted GPA
AP Course taken: AP World history 5 (98 class)
AP US History 100 Class
AP Lang 98 Class
AP Chem 88 Class (only class i’ve ever gotten low 90’s/80’s in)
Everything else high 90’s on
Essay: very good, my teachers were “beyond impressed” (their words, not mine-LOL)
Recommendations: Probably good/great, I am a teacher’s pet
Senior Course Load:
AP Macro
AP Gov
AP Lit
AP Env
Resume:
EDUCATION
National, English, Spanish and Art Honor Societies.
National Honor Society.
High Honor Roll every marking period.
CLUBS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Senior Class Vice President 2016
Elected by my peers to help lead the graduating class of 2016.
Planning the Senior Prom, the “Senior Follies” (an annual student-run faculty parody), Fall and Winter Blood Drives and the Senior Banquet.
Overseeing Spirit Week and the creation of the Senior Class Float.
Class Secretary (Sophomore and Junior Classes) 2013-present
Created class floats, designed and sold class t-shirts, ran the annual “Kiss a Senior Goodbye” (chocolate kisses delivery service) and “Candy Gram” (Christmas candy-cane delivery service) fundraisers which resulted in over $1000 in cumulative sales.
Planned, organized 2015 Junior Prom which generated over $2000 in sales.
Vice President, Girls Leaders Organization 2014-Present
Organized the annual Girls Sports Night fundraiser competition. Planned and participated in Breast Cancer, Cheesecake and Yankee Candle Fundraisers. Promoted female leadership school-wide.
Vice President, Gay-Straight Alliance 2012-Present
Planned the annual “Day of Silence” and “National Coming Out Day” to spread awareness and tolerance for Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender Equality.
Host discussions and video presentations at meetings.
Creator, High School Halloween Drive 2013-Present
Created and implemented a Halloween Drive for children who are unable to afford costumes.
Made announcements, sent out letters to the local PTA and asked friends and family for donations using social media including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Collected over one hundred and twenty (120) costumes which were donated to Elementary directly for distribution. Planning to re-create program through my whole town and get 10 schools involved.
Facilitator and Senior Coordinator, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (“RYLA”) 2013-Present
One (1) of (two) 2 students chosen from a field of Four Hundred and Eighty (480) to join RYLA…
Attended “Spring RYLA” and “Summer RYLA” in 2014 where I learned the fundamentals of leadership and attended sessions on effective communication and relationships.
During Spring RYLA 2015, served as a “Facilitator” in charge of supervising a group of eight (8) Sophomores entering the program. Chosen to organize and run the program as a Senior Facilitator
Planning state-wide community service project.
ATHLETICS
Varsity Track and Field
Shotput and Discus. Active member since Freshman year.
Received the “Scholar Athlete” Award in every season.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 2010-PRESENT
Captain, Juniors’ Explorer Post
Learned how to treat patients in the prehospital setting and provide community service at department events and fundraisers. Create agendas, lead meetings and training sessions
Dedicated over one hundred and fifty (150) hours of community service through the program.
Certified by the American Heart Association in First Aid and as an American Heart Association First aid CPR provider.
Junior Volunteer
Intensive Care Unit Volunteer and Pharmaceuticals Unit Volunteer.
Provide patients with any necessary accommodations to make their stay as comfortable as possible.
In charge of distribution of medicine throughout the hospital.
Deliver food, read and talk to patients. 200+ hours
WORK EXPERIENCE
Intern Pediatricians Office
“Shadowed” Pediatricians and Nurses in the practice during patient examinations.
Scribed copies of medical records and welcomed incoming patients.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Photography (I run a photography blog)
Reading
Power-boating
Working with children
Currently running for NHS president.
What do you guys think? IThank you so much! I am hoping my emphasis on female leadership in my essays (I chose a unique topic) and my Costume Drive helps me a little bit. Thanks again!
