So I’m a rising senior for the class of 2018, and have big hopes for the future.
I am a Muslim from Bangladesh, but a US citizen. I am also transgender, female to male.
Colleges Interested In
University of Pennsylvania
Yale University
American University
Johns Hopkins University
Columbia University
Stanford University
Georgetown University
Swarthmore College
Haverford College
George Washington Uni
About Me
I speak out when someone says something striking towards me or towards someone else, and try to teach them what’s right about topics like this.
My friends say I’m a great person. I’m caring and loyal and I put other people ahead of myself. I have a fondness of the Earth and its environment and so many people on it.
My favorite book is She’s Come Undone by Wally Lamb. Being a coming of age story, I sympathize with the main character, Dolores Price. Having a completely different background and life story, I still find myself in her.
I’m inspired by people I meet daily. Strangers. Every person is different, and listening to their experiences is something worth anyone’s time. I’m inspired by the strangers I am yet to meet, and the stories I am yet to hear.
After finishing all my homework and studies, I enjoy spending my time with my closest friends. We go on hikes to get fresh air, sing until we lose our voices, and talk about what we’ll do when we graduate from high school.
Usually, I go outside to listen to nature or blast some of my favorite songs, but I prefer writing. The flow of my voice on paper releases all the stress stored my body. It helps me express myself and solve my issues easily.
Academics
Ranked 3/338 students in the class of 2018, TOP 1%
1401 students at CD East High
GPA unweighted: 97.12
GPA weighted: 100.20
A+ in every class since Freshman year.
Have taken every honors class. My teachers guaranteed I take them.
Freshman:
Honors English
Honors Algebra II
Honors Bio
Honors World History
Latin I
Sophomore:
Honors English
Pre-Calc Honors
Honors Chemistry
Honors Latin II
AP Gov
Junior:
Honors English
Honors Physics
Honors Latin III
AP Calc AB
AP US History
AP Psych
Electives:
Financial Lit (required),
Gym (required)
speech (required)
health (required)
Creative Writing (interested in making my writing skills better for the upcoming years and for college applications)
Wind Ensemble and Select Orchestra (both highest music group levels in the school)
Have been playing the clarinet and violin for 8 years. Participated in summer band and orchestra programs. 1st chair clarinet, 5th chair violin
Classes for senior year
AP Calc BC
AP Chemistry
AP Lit and Composition
AP European History
AP Latin Vergil - receive 4-6 college credits from University of Pittsburgh
Wind Ensemble
Select Orchestra
Gym
Testing
My PSATs were both 1100 straight
My highest SAT currently is a 1260. I’m studying my life away. The goal is at least a 1400, but if it’s higher, that’s ideal. My SAT essay score is a 23/24, which is amazing, but no schools care about it…
Will take the ACT for the first time in September just to see what happens/if I’m better at one over the other
AP Tests- My school doesn’t have the best AP teachers. Everything for us is self learned, sadly, but I still try my best. I’m happy, so far, considering Penn doesn’t take many of the history scores. Mostly math.
APUSH- 3
AP GOV- 3
AP PSYCH- 4
Awards
FBLA (future business leaders of america)
1st place regionally
Made state competition, but one of our team members dropped last minute
Youth and Government
Most improved attorney, regionally
Published works (articles) as an 8th grader, statewide
NJCL (national junior classics league)
National Cum Laude 2 years in a row
Student of the month 9-11th grade
Honors English 3x
World Culture
Algebra 2 Honors
Pre-calc Honors
Honors Chemistry
Distinguished honor roll all 3 years of high school
Awarded most moving essay monologue on the struggles of minorities. Was able to perform it in front of the entire district.
Questbridge College Prep Scholar
Majors Interested In
Interested in double major
Huntsman Program at Penn
International Relations, Pre-Law, Chemical Engineering/Chemistry, Environmental Science
Career
Lawyer, Foreign Service worker (include Diplomat), Ambassador, scientific researcher, or combining all of these somehow
Job Experience
School Store cashier for 2 years
Babysit every night for my parents
Extracurriculars
YAG (Youth and Gov)-
4 years so far, 5th year this year.
Simulate the branches of government, student run
Officer positions: Vice President (2 years), Attorney (3 years), Delegation Leader (1 year)
Helped me find a stronger voice, public speaking, opinions, confidence, and got me thinking about my future career choice
Music -
Adjudications statewide
Competitions statewide
In both of the highest band and orchestra groups offered at my school
1st chair
Music is good for the brain. Involves lots of coordination
NHS (National Honor Society)-
We raise money for charities and benefit our community in many ways like tutoring young children
Co-officer
People are chosen through an application process. Must have a 3.8 GPA or higher, must be involved in many other extracurriculars
Most honorable organization to be apart of in our school
NJCL (National Junior Classics League) and Latin Club-
Created the club
Social Media Director, Co-consul
3rd Place Music Video regionally at Latin Fest
3rd Place Costume Regionally at Latin Fest
Still figuring out the basis of the club, but we’ll get there
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
Business related competitions in groups or individually
1st Place, Parli Pro
Not interested in business as a career path, but I like dipping my feet in everything to see what goes on behind what I can’t see
Four Diamonds
Donated and fundraised to help families with kids with cancer
Hosted MiniThon at my school and helped set it up
Varsity Soccer Team
3 years
Summer League and Winter League including regular season
Was a starter on the team my FIRST year ever playing competitively
Co-captain
Outside-mid, forward
Fastest sprinter on team
My favorite sport, I wish I would’ve started playing earlier. I definitely want to play soccer in college somehow, maybe apart of a club
Basketball
Played for 9 years before high school. Tried and finished out in freshman year, but sadly time got in the way and my interest faded
Study Abroad club
Studied abroad in Spain for a little less than two weeks to learn about its language, biodiversity, and culture of the people