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I'm applying to the ILR school at Cornell as a junior. I have literally been finishing all the perquisites since I learned about the program in the winter of my freshman year.
Bengali-American
HS GPA: 3.3-This was due to a lot of family and personal troubles.
ECs: Not that much, just some volunteering.
SAT: 1980
ACT: 28
College GPA: 3.8 (I'm currently a sophomore).
Also note that I have gotten an A in all of the ILR School's pre-requisite classes.
ECs: -Mock Trial,- College Newspaper, College Activities Board, College Residential Education Department, Deans List, Political Club
Got 2 really amazing recs from Professors.
I'm pretty good at writing, so my essays are (hopefully) great.
Thanks in advance!
HERE ARE MY STATS!
Broward College, Davie, FL Expected Graduation Date: June 2017
A.A. candidate
Majors: Psychology and Biological Sciences
Minor: Mathematics
GPA: 3.85/4.0
Honors: Robert “Bob” Elmore Honors College; Phi Theta Kappa
AWARDS
President’s List (2016)
Dean’s List (2015)
Academic Achievement Award in Psychology (2016)
Academic Achievement Award in Sociology (2016)
Brad & Terry Holcombe Honors Scholarship (2016)
Honors College (2015-Current)
Gold Honor (2015)
National Forensic League Degree of Excellence (2015)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Broward College, Social and Behavioral Science Department, Davie, FL
Independent Research, “Effect of loud noises on neurological connections”
December 2016
This research focuses on the effects of the brain’s neural connections when exposed to noise polluted environments.
Supervised Research, “The role of transcendent purpose for learning, growth mindset, and grit on self-regulation and student achievement in community college students”
February 2016
For this supervised research experience, I reviewed literature on non-cognitive factors as a foundation for academic success. After Institutional Review Board approval, I collected data to determine the benefits of developing self-transcendence purposes. I submitted the results for presentation at regional conferences.
Class Project – Advanced General Psychology, “The effects of distraction on reaction time”
October 2015
This project assesses concentration, focus, and reaction time to stimuli, using near stimulus and response test. Data were collected from participants enrolled in Advanced Psychology. The analysis will be conducted using a Biopac Science Lab to measure reaction time.
Honors Class Project, “Perseverance and Passion in Student Success”
November 2015
The project was conducted as an honors class requirement for General Psychology. The purpose was to demonstrate the importance of non-cognitive traits in academic achievement by conducting focus groups with students and analyzing articles on grit. I interviewed a group of students about what is more important in their academics and how they could do better. The results showed that students believe that hard work was more important than intelligence. As a result, we found that the reason why college students tend to drop out of college is because of lack of motivation. I presented these findings at the Honors Colloquium and at the Florida Collegiate Honors Council 2016 Conference.
Presentations
Honors Colloquium 2016 – Broward College
Effect of loud noises on neurological connections.
Florida Collegiate Honors Council 2016 – University of Florida
Perseverance and passion in student success.
Honors Colloquium 2015 – Broward College
Perseverance and passion in student success.
LEADERSHIP
Broward College, Psi Beta Chapter
National honor society in psychology for two-year colleges.
Founder (August 2016 – Present)
Broward College, Phi Theta Kappa
Vice president of Public Relations (January 2016 – Present)
Broward College, Psychology Club
Promote mental health awareness in college students and service to the community.
President (August 2016 – Present)
Vice president (January 2016 – July 2016)
Historian/Student Success Coordinator (August 2015 - December 2015)
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Psychology Tutor/student assistant for General Psychology
• Provide tutoring for students in blended/accelerated course; Communicate with students via LMS to monitor their progress; Lead online discussion with questions/answers for students; Provide feedback on in-class writing assignments; Facilitate study groups for final exams.
Research Group “Student Success: The Role of Grit and Growth Mindset”
Faculty Advisors: Nathalie Franco, Ph.D. & Noelle Crooks, Ph.D.
• Analyzed scholarly articles; Proposed ideas for research studies; Conducted original studies in Psychology
Intern at the Social Behavioral Sciences Enhancement Program
• Created partnership in the field of study; Assisted with college events promoted by the department
Service Learning Program - Study Abroad Brazil
• Participated in several service-learning projects, applying classroom theoretical lectures; Helped students with study habits to improve their school performance and self-esteem with the “Growth Project”
Psi Beta Chapter
• Responsible for founding a new chapter at Broward College; Prepared plans for future research groups and community service projects.
Harvard National Invitational Forensics Tournament
• Participated in Congressional debate
University of Florida Blue Key and Debate Tournament
• Participated in Congressional debate
Memorial Hospital West, Volunteer (December 2015- August 2016)
Pembroke Pines, FL
• Assist nurses with postsurgical patients
CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Phi Theta Kappa (2016)
American Psychological Association (2016)
Certifications: American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR (2015)
Affiliations: American Medical Student Association (2015)
National Speech and Debate Association (2014)
National Forensic League (2014)
SKILLS
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD proficient, Mac and PC literate.
Language: Spanish, French, and Portuguese fluency
Do you think sending midterms in April is acceptable? Cannot send them right now. They won't be available until the beginning of April.
My current GPA is high, but midterms are going to be low (about 3.0). The same thing happened in the last semester, but eventually I had a nearly perfect GPA.
Do y think bad mid term grades will significantly lower my chances?
GPA: 4.0 HS GPA: 3.8 EC: Worked in a computational biology lab at a well renowned hospital in New York City for a summer. Member in an Israeli Business group at my school and will be working at Deloitte in Israel. Recommendations: My boss from the computational bio. lab (11/10), my academic advisor (10/10), my writing teacher (10/10) Essays are really good.
I literally just applied a day or two ago, best of luck everyone.
I am currently going to an ACC school. I've been planning this transfer for a while and I'm glad to see the thread has been made.
High school:
GPA around a 3.3, I don't think anything from high school matters much since I'm applying for my Junior year
College:
-Sophomore, applying as jr
-Major: Currently finance, applying for Economics
-69 Credits total
-have all the requirements for the Econ major except for Calc II (will take this summer)
GPA: 3.54, had a 3.78 last semester taking 18 credits
Involvement: Solid, two E-board positions, involved in a few clubs and I'm being trained in the music department by a well known jazz guitarist
-Recommendation: One from my Jazz guitar teacher, and American Literature professor (received an A+ in course)
I notice people like to mention their internships on this forum but I'm confused as to how you wold incorporate them into the CommonApp. Other then schools that accept resumes, is there something I'm missing?