Researched + wrote on macrocyclic ligand synthesis + dye bleaching reactions; gained expertise in 5 spectrometry methods + organic and inorg chemistry

Researched novel antibody-drug conjugate development and analysis using HPLC. Research presented at undergraduate conferences across the state.

5+ yrs of leadership positions, leading over 120 scouts; raised >$5000 for camps, projects, and charity; led environmental initiatives at nat’l parks

Coordinated biweekly meetings for 30+ members;  raised >$600/yr in funding; founded and headed chem olympiad team; led team at reg’l competitions

Environmental literature magazine with 100+ weekly views w/ 9-person staff; raised $3000 in funding; edited+published issues and verbal poetry videos

Nonprofit, works w/ school admin and water treatment plants to develop prototype water filter. Led 5-person dev team to promote water safety awareness

Led a team of 6 in regional, state, and national extemp speaking tournaments. 2x state championship competitor and 3rd place district finisher.

Organized weekly tutoring for 80+ middle schoolers. Led a 4-person mentor team teaching advanced competitive math problem sets.

Nonprofit with 2 statewide chapters, 200+ members; helped fundraise $1300; led environmental reforestation, biodiversity, and community projects

Facilitated sales and guaranteed positive customer service. Upheld company policies and safety regulations; limited risks and liabilities.

2-time Speech and Debate State Championship Qualifier

Golden Gate Speech Association 3rd Place Extemporaneous Speaker Award

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Yale University

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Carnegie Mellon University

University of California System

University of California, Davis

University of California, Santa Barbara

The Applicant

CA

Yale University

Academics at a Glance

1560 SAT

Demographics

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