<p>ACT: 28 (sorry I just don't test well.)
Gpa: 3.7/4.0 However, my school weighs in differently. It’s much harder than the average high school. Ex: A normal class at my school would be an AP class at a regular high school. This quality is reflected in my counselor’s school report. </p>
<p>Special Academic Qualities: I had to audition in order to attend the school that I go to. I’m in the creative writing department:</p>
<p>Creative Writing Curriculum Environments:<br>
Completed seven advanced, semester-long workshops in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction writing. These workshops included:
-Weekly drafting and revision of poems, stories, and essays.
-Frequent written and oral critique of original works.
-Regular reading, analysis, and discussion of advanced texts.
-Performance of six public readings of original writing.</p>
<p>Awards:
Princeton’s Leonard Milberg Poetry Contest
Runner up in Mt. Pilgrim Oratorical Contest</p>
<p>Extra Curricular Activities:
• Make a Difference Day Attendee—Active participant in a school wide community service day. Performed services such has building homes for the April 27th tornado victims with Habitat for Humanity and sorting Christmas presents for local children with the Salvation Army. (Annually)</p>
<p>• Race For the Cure Volunteer— For seven years and counting, volunteered as a cheer leader and water bottle distributor. (Annually)</p>
<p>• ASFA Ambassador— Represents the school during audition days, and open houses. ASFA Ambassadors provide tours to perspective students and parents. They also act as ushers for performances and graduation ceremonies. (12th Grade)</p>
<p>• Delta Gems Sergeant at Arms– Four year participant in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated’s Delta Gems Program, a program that enriches and empowers young African American women and prepares them for success with educational workshops and community service. Sergeant at Arms is an elected council position in which the elected member maintains order during meetings.(9th-12th Grade)</p>
<p>• Anytown Advocate— Attended a week long summer camp that discussed matters of racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination. Remained actively involved with YWCA-involved events such as Make a Change Day, and Girls on the Run. Participated in monthly meetings with fellow Anytown Advocates. (9th-12th Grade)</p>
<p>• Children’s Church Assistant Director— Cares for children between the ages of 3 and 12 at New Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Serves children food, assists the preacher with discussions concerning morality, and basic biblical studies. Is charged with finding the children something fun to do after sermons and lunch. (2012-2014)</p>
<p>• Student Instructor– Offered rudimentary Spanish classes at New Mount Moriah Baptist Church and the Busy Bee Academy. Taught both children and adults. Worked with Dorothy Mcadory’s Bessemer Literacy Program, and facilitated reading workshops with elementary school students. (Summer of 2013, Summer of 2012)</p>
<p>• Junior Class Council Advertising Manager– Attended frequent meetings concerning prom and fundraising for the junior class. Boosted morale, advertised and encouraged participation in Junior Class fundraising events through public announcements, Facebook, and other forms of social media. (11th Grade)</p>
<p>• Peer Helper – Participated in bonding exercises with a new student in order to help her adjust, and feel welcome in a new school environment. Has monitored her social progress and has maintained a successful mentorship. (11th Grade)</p>
<p>• Student Council Representative— Junior class representative in my school's student council. (Separate from Junior Class Council) Helped plan school-wide events such as dances and carnivals while actively surveying the student body for democratic input. (11th Grade)</p>
<p>• Birmingham Hair Show Advertisement Team— Oversaw admission profits, integrated hundreds of salons and stylists into an official database, and assisted with the social media campaign for the first annual Birmingham Hair Show. Returned for the second annual Birmingham Hair Show as an event volunteer. (12th Grade, 11th Grade)</p>
<p>• Advantage Marketing Internship – Trademark registrations. Generated and produced mailing list databases. Developed social media campaign for Caregivers of Alabama. Created an original logo for Alabama Caregiver Conference. (Summer 2012)</p>
<p>• Make a Change Day Facilitator— Assists the YWCA by teaching high school students about social awareness through workshops focused on teaching ways to stop sexism, racism, and other forms of discrimination in their schools and communities. (10th Grade)</p>
<p>• Protestor Against Alabama’s HB56 Bill– Peaceful protestor against the HB56 Anti-Immigration bill when it was initially introduced to the public. Marched in candle vigils and informally educated the public about the discriminatory problems and racial profiling the bill pressed on legal immigrants. (10th Grade)</p>
<p>I created a blog that discusses feminism and race in America, and organized a panel of girls from diverse lifestyles to share their stories as contributors. This blog has gained a following quickly, and has received attention from Madame Noire. For those who aren’t familiar with it, MN is a popular website in the black community and has more than 50,000 followers.
Speaking of MN, they recently commissioned me to write for their website weekly. They will also be paying. (I think I’m the youngest writer they have at the moment, but I’m not sure.)</p>
<p>Recommendations: Three shining teacher recs, one from a former journalist another from my Writing teacher of 6 years. Awesome counselor letter. (That lady knows her stuff, that's for sure.)
2 personal Recs. (One from a judge, another from college prof.)</p>
<p>Essays: My main essay was pretty good according to my Creative Writing teacher. It’s about my experience riding the handicapped bus with my brother... (The memories... <em>shudders</em>) My teacher actually made me submit this essay to YoungArts this year. I think my supplement is pretty nice. </p>
<p>I’ve gone on a tour of NU.
I’m African American.
I’m from a small city in Alabama.
I’m a legacy. </p>
<p>***Sorry if this is too much… I’m so serious about this, I feel like throwing up.</p>