Led & trained 30+ members in research and laboratory techniques. Designed biological parts for plastic degradation & a sensor for cadmium in soil.

Co-designed the curricula of ESL, soccer, and craft classes. Led 25 volunteers. Liaised with 2 shelters in Lima. Conducted 3 donation campaigns.

Led 22 members. Created tutoring sessions & study guides for 50 students. Designed 35 school-wide events (LIVE experiments/trivia nights/competitions)

Selected from 2,844 applicants (2.29% admit rate) after a 5-stage nat'l selection process. Participated in intensive SAT, TOEFL, & essay writing
prep.

Digital citizenship educator. Led a fundraising campaign to assemble & donate 40 Foldscope microscopes to students in a low-income public
school.

Co-created performances for assemblies, the annual dance festival, sports event openings, and All Dance Peru (Gold 2022 & Silver 2023) with 20 dancers

Mentored new scholars, led campus tours for 100+ applicants, & organized student panels about the scholarship experience on campus.

Led a team of 3 & boosted 32 students’ performance by 18%. Personally delivered 39 custom classes with project feedback sessions & practice
problems.

iGEM Silver Medal; Designed an enzyme pathway for plastic biodegradation into ethanol by E. coli.

iGEM Bronze Medal; Sensor and bioremediation design to prevent cadmium contamination of cacao.

Latin American Leadership Academy Scholar; <3.5% acceptance rate; 40% scholarship.

Cometa Camp Scholarship; 1 of 65 students selected from a pool of 2,844 applicants.

$200,000 Colegio Franklin D. Roosevelt scholarship; 1 of 2 awardees out of 100+ applicants.

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The Applicant

DA

New York University

Academics at a Glance

1400 SAT

Demographics

What personal experiences or challenges have shaped you as a bridge builder?