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Stats and Extracurriculars that got me Accepted into Columbia · sat, aps, honors, activities, & more
- Major
- Biochemistry, Neuroscience & Behavior, Biology
Accepted 1
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Columbia
Stats
- GPA
- 100/100
- SAT · ACT
- 1570
- AP courses
- 15
Awards 5
- President’s Volunteer Service Award – Gold (10th, 12th grade); Silver (9th, 11th grade); based on volunteer hours, earned all four years of high school.
- 2024 Coca-Cola Scholar Semi-Finalist – Selected as one of 1,514 semi-finalists out of over 103,800 applicants.
- State and Regional Science Competition Awards – Earned in 11th grade (combined into one entry in application).
- National Merit Semi-Finalist – Earned in 11th grade.
- AP Scholar with Distinction Award – Earned in 11th grade.
Quest log 10
- Kung Fu and Tai Chi Athlete & Instructor – 11+ years experience; 2023 Pan-American Championship two-time gold medalist; 2022 New York State Tai Chi champion; 2022 Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop performer.
- Science Olympiad Club – Member (9th–10th), Captain (11th–12th); team qualified for National Tournament in junior and senior year.
- Research at NYU – Summer after junior year; studied aging using a worm model; lifespan measurements and bacterial work in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology.
- President, Tai Chi Youth Group – Founded nonprofit with martial arts peers; organized cultural events, workshops, and performances at libraries, parks, and senior centers.
- Dental Clinic Work – Junior–senior year; performed saliva suctioning, checked in patients, prepared rooms, sterilized instruments, made follow-up calls, scheduled appointments.
- Founder, Reading and Literacy Club – After-school camp program; led grammar and reading activities for middle and elementary students.
- Treasurer, HOSA–Future Health Professionals – 11th–12th grade; qualified for 2023 International Leadership Conference in dental terminology; managed club finances.
- STEM Newsletter Club – Treasurer (10th–11th), President (12th); oversaw publication of science-related articles.
- Columbia University Science Honors Program – Took courses in astrophysics, biotechnology, and organic chemistry.
- National Honor Societies – Member of Science NHS, General NHS, French NHS; Director of Activities for Science NHS.