Collect and donate dental supplies ($4K+); volunteered in 4 rural villages; assist and shadow dentists, 2 clinics; support via admin tasks remotely.

Provide emotional support and companionship to 250+ cardiac patients; aid with mobility, meals, and recreational activities. Took and reported vitals.

Shadowed 20+ implant surgeries, observing techniques, tools, and patient intake/care protocols; liaised with surgeons, assistants, and admin team.

Raised $13.6K via 10+ fundraisers and supply drives; helped build 3 new schools in Honduras/Guatemala. Hosted UNIS’s annual UN Conference workshops.

Lead planning efforts; manage invites, logistics, visas, panels, workshops, cultural showcases, and activities for 400+ attendees; host final event.

Lead practices; motivate team. 2023-24 NYCAL 3rd Place & NYSAIS C-Div Runner-Up; 2024-25 NYCAL Champs (undefeated season) & NYSAIS B-Div qualifier.

Boosted measles vaccination rate in Miri community (Nigeria); contained transmission via targeted public health initiatives/free vaccination events.

Organized auction to fundraise ($5K+) for 10-day trip; planned 6 hikes and 8+ cultural exchange events; taught English in a classroom across 4 days.

Annually select and research key social issue; create website and prospectus; present findings to teachers to implement into revised UNIS curriculum.

Compete in weekly tri-state tournaments; practice 4x/week; participate in annual Boston tournament. Coordinate game schedules; support teammates.

2023-24 National Community Service Awards, Ambassador Award (100+ hours)

2024-25 National Community Service Awards, Ambassador Award (100+ hours)

2025 National Merit Scholar, National Recognition Program Award

University of Rochester High School Awards, Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award (2025)
- nominated by teachers and advisors out of students from the class of 2026
- high achievement and rigor in science and math classes
positive contributions to their school and within the larger community

University of Southern California

University of Miami

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, San Diego

University of California, Davis

University of California, Irvine

Rice University

AP

Applicant

2025/2026

Biology

University of Southern California

Accepted

Rejected

Female

White

United States

Private School

Completed 7 IB Exams

1450 SAT

National

Children of Armenia Fund (COAF)

Essays

Reflections on Perfection: Redefining Success as My Brother Leaves for Boarding School

University of Southern California Application