<p>These have been the things I’ve been doing, and everything worthy of notice is listed below. If anyone has any tips, that would be great!
Thanks!</p>
<p>COURSES COMPLETED</p>
<p> Art
o Art History I (2002-2003)
o Art History II (2003-2004)
o Art History III (2004-2005)
o Art History IV (2005-2006)</p>
<p> English
o High School Honors (2002-2003)
o High School Honors I (2003-2004)
o High School Honors II (2004-2005)
o High School Honors III (2005-2006)
o High School Honors IV (2006-2007)</p>
<p> French
o High School Honors (2002-2003)
o High School Honors I (2003-2004)
o High School Honors II (2004-2005)
o High School Honors III (2005-2006) (Regents score of 100)
o Advanced Placement (2006-2007)</p>
<p> Math
o Honors Pre-Algebra (2002-2003)
o Extended Honors Algebra (2003-2004)
o Extended Honors Geometry (2004-2005)
o Extended Honors Trigonometry (2005-2006)
o Extended Honors Pre-Calculus (2006-2007)</p>
<p> Music
o Music History I (2002-2003)
o Music History II (2003-2004)
o Music History III (2004-2005)</p>
<p> Science
o Honors Environmental Science (2002-2003)
o Honors Physical Science (2003-2004)
o Honors Biology (2004-2005) (Regents score of 99)
o Honors Chemistry (2005-2006) (Regents score of 97)
o Honors Physics (2006-2007)</p>
<p> Social Studies
o Introduction to Social Science (2002-2003)
o Honors Global History I (2002-2003)
o Honors Global History II (2003-2004)
o Honors Global History III (2004-2005)
o Honors American History I (2004-2005)
o Honors American History II (2005-2006)
o Honors American History III (2006-2007)</p>
<p>MAJOR STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES</p>
<p> SAT (2007): Composite Score: 2360
o Critical Reading: 800
o Math: 770
o Writing: 790</p>
<p> PSAT (2006): Composite Score: 222 (National Qualifier)
o Critical Reading: 72
o Math: 80
o Writing: 70</p>
<p> SAT II Subject Tests
o Molecular Biology (2005): 770
o Math IIC (2007): 800</p>
<p>RESEARCH EXPERIENCE</p>
<p> 2006: Polytechnic University Othmer-Jacobs Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering with Associate Professor Jose Pinto</p>
<p>AWARDS/HONORS</p>
<p> John Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY)
o 2001: Mathematics and Verbal Talent Search State Award</p>
<p> Math Competitions
o 2006: National Qualifier of the American Mathematics Competition 12</p>
<p> Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Fairs
o 2005: Winner at the Hunter College High School Science Fair Showcase
o 2006: Winner at the Hunter College High School Science Fair Showcase
o 2006-2007: Regional Finalist at the Siemens Competition in Math, Science, and Technology
o 2007: New York Academy of Science Finalist Award at the New York City Science and Engineering Fair
o 2007: Polytechnic University Scholarship Award for Underclassman Best in Engineering at the New York City Science and Engineering Fair
o 2007: National Society of Professional Engineering Award at the New York City Science and Engineering Fair
o 2007: Society for Women Engineers Award at the New York City Science and Engineering Fair
o 2007: John Hopkins University Society for Engineering Alumni Second Place Award at the New York City Science and Engineering Fair</p>
<p> Music
o 1999: National Piano Playing Auditions District Member
o 2000: National Piano Playing Auditions State Member
o 2001: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Grade 4 Piano: Pass with Distinction
o 2002 : Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Grade 5 Piano: Pass
o 2003: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Grade 5 Music Theory: Pass with Merit
o 2003: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Grade 6 Piano: Pass with Distinction
o 2004: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Grade 7 Piano: Pass with Merit
o 2006: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Grade 8 Piano: Pass with Distinction</p>
<p> Literature
o 2005: The New York Browning Society Poetry Competition Seventh Place
o 2006: The Poetry Society of Virginia Jenkins Prize First Place</p>
<p> Merit Scholarships Awarded
o 2006: $7,000 to Polytechnic University for Successful Competition of the Summer Research Program
o 2006-2007: $1,000 from the Siemens Foundation for Excellence at the Siemens Competition
o 2007: $5,000 annual to Polytechnic University for Excellence at the New York Science and Engineering Fair</p>
<p>EXTRACIRRICULAR ACTIVITIES</p>
<p>Hunter College High School
2002-2008: Caring Students for Animal Welfare
o 2002-2003: Member
o 2003-2004: General Assembly Representative
o 2004-2006: Publicity Secretary
o 2006-2008: President
2003-2008: Biosphere: Science Magazine and Nucleotide: Science Newsletter
o 2003-2004: Contributor
o 2004- 2006: Content Editor
o 2006-2008: Editor-in-Chief
Science
o 2002-2007: Annual Science Projects for School Fairs
o 2003-2008: Science Club Member
o 2003-2008: Biology Lab Intern
o 2004: Biology Olympiad Participant
o 2006: Biology Olympiad Participant
o 2006: Science Bowl Official Member
o 2006: New York City Science and Engineering Fair Participant
2002-2003: Alpha Contributing Writer (Asian Literary Magazine)
2002-2003: Asian Cultural Society Member
2002-2006: Participation in Math Team competitions
2003-2004: Term Council Official Representative
2004-2005: Debate Team Member
2004-2005: Varsity Track Team Member
2005: Shakespeare Theaters
o Fairy in Midsummer Nights Dream
2005-2006: Christian Youth Fellowship
o Praise Team Pianist and Vocalist
o 2005-2008: Senior Chorus, Alto
o 2008: Selected to represent school at Music Festival in Budapest
o 2005-2008: Chinese Movies and Drama Association Founder and President
o 2005-2008: Mu Alpha Theta Selected Member (National Math Delegation)
2006-2007: Washington Seminar Delegate
o Meets with Washingtons politicians and policy-makers</p>
<p>Other Organizations:
Science
o Science in the Summer (courses at Philadelphia Public Library)
-1997: Paleontology
-1998: Oceanography
-1999: Chemistry
o 2005-present: Columbia University Science Honors Program
-Fall 2005: Neurobiology of Development and Disease
-Spring 2006: Human Physiology
-Fall 2006: Experiments in Genetics and Molecular Bacteriology
-Spring 2007: Computer Programming in JAVA
o 2005-present: All Science Fair Projects Forum Mentor (<a href=“http://classroom.all-science-fair-projects.com/forum/[/url]”>http://classroom.all-science-fair-projects.com/forum/</a>)
-Senior Mentor
-Team Leader
-Moderator
1996-present: Piano
2002-present: New Apostolic Church
o 2003-present: Choir Member
o 2004-2005: Confirmation Classes
o 2004-2006: Sunday School Teacher
o 2004-present: Organist
o 2005-present: Youth Group Participant
o 2006: English Teacher for Chinese Immigrants
1997-2006: New York Summer Conference
o Christian retreat at Hofstra University</p>
<p>VOLUNTEER and WORK EXPERIENCE</p>
<p> 2003: Hunter College Elementary School Assistant Librarian
2003-2008: Hunter College High School Assistant Lab Technician
o Teaching Assistant (aids in teaching above-grade level lab material to younger volunteers; supervises labs)
o Lab Assistant (prepares lab rooms with materials; catalogues and orders supplies)
2003-2008: I-HELP LIBERIA Project Intern
o Coordinates program designed to teach science to Liberian students
o Writes grants
o Maintains website
2004: Bobby and the Strays Fundraising Coordinator
2004-2006: New Apostolic Church Sunday School Teacher
2004-present: New Apostolic Church Organist
2005: Mega Academy Teachers Assistant
o Supervises three classes (takes attendance; proctor tests; collects and grades homework and tests)
o Teaching and tutoring
2005-2007: The Liberian Times Editor (<a href=“http://www.theliberiantimes.com%5B/url%5D”>www.theliberiantimes.com</a>)
2006: New Apostolic Church English Teacher</p>
<p>INTERESTS and HOBBIES</p>
<p> Listening to classical music and opera
Singing
Teaching and tutoring
Working with children
Babysitting my two younger siblings
Reading mystery novels
Watching Chinese dramas and movies
Visiting museums (American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Sketching and painting</p>