Madison Walia-Peters
Harvard University • Biology/Pre-Med • Class of 2025
Key Activities
Published Research Author
"The Price of Calm: How Socioeconomic Stressors Shape High School Students" published in JSR (10th-11th grade research, 12th grade publication)
Research Assistant at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Neuroscience Lab)
Assisted with NIH-funded research on elderly cognition and Alzheimer's risk (Summer between junior and senior year)
Research Assistant at Stevens Institute of Technology (Musculoskeletal Lab)
Assisted with data analysis for PhD thesis on basketball dunk mechanics (11th grade)
Research Assistant/Intern at Montefiore Hospital
Assisted with medical research on elderly patient cognition post-cardiovascular rehab (Summer between junior and senior year)
USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) Honorable Mention (11th grade)
Governor STEM Scholars Program
Participated in STEM conferences, networking, and research project on white noise as sleep aid (11th grade)
Co-founder/Co-chair of Hoboken High School Health and Wellness Committee
Spearheaded school-wide events focused on mental and physical well-being (Junior and Senior year)
Varsity Volleyball
Played all four years, co-captain for three years, helped transform team's record, received MVP as freshman
Student Government
Served as grade-level representative, secretary, and senior class president, driving fundraisers and events (All four years)
Debate
Competed in conferences like Harvard Model Congress and Princeton Model Congress
Hoboken Youth Advisory Commission
Worked with city officials on youth-related issues (9th grade)
Senior Mentor for Girls on the Run
Mentored young girls on physical and mental health, building confidence (10th grade)
Uncommon App Founder
Launched personalized college admissions consulting company to offer tailored guidance and support
Scholarships & Awards Received
Advanced Courses
Advanced Placement (AP)
Essay Topics & Themes
Research experience and academic passion for biology and medicine
Leadership in health and wellness initiatives at school
Athletic achievements and team transformation in volleyball
Community service through youth advisory commission and mentoring programs
Entrepreneurial venture with Uncommon App college consulting company
Additional Acceptances
Intended Majors & Universities
Applied to programs focused on Biology/Pre-Med with focus on research, healthcare, and academic excellence across various universities.
Notes on Application
Be transparent about your academic and extracurricular statistics to help others navigating the college application process
Consider course rigor relative to your school's offerings - admissions officers evaluate within context
Start standardized testing early - took SAT in December of junior year
Focus on research opportunities and academic excellence in your intended field
Build leadership experience through student government and founding organizations
Balance academics with athletics and community service for well-rounded profile
Apply broadly including international options - applied to 20 universities including 6 international
Use deferred decisions as motivation to strengthen applications for regular decision round
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