Myra Lee Glass
UC Berkeley • Humanities • Class of 2025
Key Activities
Published Author
Wrote and published young adult historical fiction novel "A Daughter's Journey", became bestseller in several Amazon categories, sold over 5,000 books, donated $5,000 profit to Dallas Children's Advocacy Center
Varsity Cheerleading
Four years, Captain in junior and senior years
Theater
Four years, involved in acting, set design, prop design, and directing
Varsity Volleyball
Freshman and sophomore years
Varsity Track
Freshman, sophomore, and junior years
Music & Debate
Second chair cello in Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra, participated in Model United Nations and debate
Galapagos Islands Service
Spent summer at tortoise sanctuary, restoring habitat, removing invasive species, and planting native species
Costa Rica Service
Helped preserve school buildings by building greenhouses, painting, and assisting in teaching English to kindergarten through second-grade classes
Dominican Republic Service
Participated in global health initiative, providing healthcare to refugee and needy communities, interviewing patients, and assisting doctors, helped construct sustainable houses using concrete, sand, and plastic water bottles for insulation
Local Community Service
Volunteered at Operation Kindness animal shelter, assisting with cleaning, dog training, and toy making
School Service Projects
Organized suicide prevention bake sale fundraisers (September) and breast cancer awareness fundraisers (October), often integrated with volleyball games and community sports events
Community Ambassador
Gave school tours to prospective families and organized after-school babysitting services for parents
Work Experience
Babysitting and child care for four years, worked at election polls, junior camp counselor at school summer childcare camps, Teacher's Assistant for freshman Spanish and History classes in senior year
Scholarships & Awards Received
Advanced Courses
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Other Advanced Courses
Essay Topics & Themes
Published authorship and impact of "A Daughter's Journey" novel
International service experiences in Galapagos, Costa Rica, and Dominican Republic
Leadership in cheerleading and community service projects
Academic excellence and dedication to humanities subjects
Global perspective gained through IB program and international experiences
Community engagement and mentorship through various service roles
Additional Acceptances
Intended Majors & Universities
Applied to programs focused on Humanities with emphasis on international perspective, community service, and published authorship across various universities.
Notes on Application
Focused on humanities strengths with ACT scores of 34 in Reading and English, which admissions counselors confirmed made a difference for humanities major
Leveraged international experience and global perspective through IB program and international service work
Highlighted unique achievements like published authorship and bestselling book status
Connected extracurricular activities to personal passions and future academic interests
Used international school background to stand out in college applications
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