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Precious

University of PennsylvaniaPre-Med • Class of 2025

GPA: 102.5/100
SAT: 1420
ACT: 32
102.5/100
Weighted GPA
1420
SAT
9/54
Class Rank

Key Activities

Key Club

Secretary (Freshman year), President (Sophomore-Senior year), significantly increased membership from 21 to 120, raised $1,500 for Cooks Children's, accumulated over 100 volunteer hours, major part of high school journey and personal statement

Red Alert

Co-founder of initiative developed through "Future Forward" class, created three-period scrub prototypes to aid women in medicine, presented at district showcase, unique project featured in personal statement

Student Council and Class of 2025 Officer

Combined roles, served as Class President (9th-10th grade), Head of Spear Committee (10th grade), organized social events, raised over $1,000 for senior prom, co-founded mentor program, demonstrated involvement in school culture as school's second graduating class

EKG Certification

Completed certification program during school hours, performed 10 successful EKGs and passed NHA test, showcased pre-med interest

Girls Who Code Summer Immersion

Participant in online program, learned game development and JavaScript, coded five games, participated in workshop with professionals at JP Morgan, received $500 grant, demonstrated experimentation and exploration

Hope Squad

Chosen as one of 20 students to promote mental health and serve as listening ear, planned suicide prevention events, developed interpersonal skills

Nigerian Catholic Community

Involved in youth activities at parish, including leading rosaries and helping host annual picnic, significant EC for reflecting cultural and faith identity, discussed in essays

Engineering Day

Lead planner for school-wide career fair with 10 presenters, involved contacting professionals and organizing logistics

HOSA

Participated in 11th and 12th grade, attended meetings, obtained CPR certification, performed blood pressure readings, competed in medical competitions, achieved third place in medical assisting for area (after application submission)

College Board Big Future

Promoted Big Future resources on social media, helped students connect with resources, received freebies like water bottle and pen

Scholarships & Awards Received

Penn Early Exploration Program - Participated in virtual program to learn about university offerings
Most Improved Key Club Honorable Mention - Recognized for increased membership and participation
National African-American Recognition Program - Awarded by College Board
AP Scholar with Distinction - Awarded by College Board
National Honor Society - Included to fill available award slots

Advanced Courses

Advanced Placement (AP)

AP Human GeographyScore: 4
AP World HistoryScore: 4
AP Physics 1Score: 2
AP US HistoryScore: 4
AP SeminarScore: 4
AP PsychologyScore: 4
AP PrecalculusScore: 5
AP English LanguageScore: 5
AP ChemistryScore: 4
AP ResearchScore: N/A
AP Calculus BCScore: N/A
AP English LiteratureScore: N/A
AP Environmental ScienceScore: N/A

Other Advanced Courses

Career Technical Education (CTE) courses providing exposure to medicine and law
Principles of Health Science, Health Science Theory, Medical Terminology
Principles of Law, EKG Court Systems and Practices
Dual Credit Economics and Dual Credit Federal Government (summer before senior year)
Medical Assisting (senior year)
Intended to take AP Biology but didn't fit schedule (explained in additional info section)

Additional Acceptances

Intended Majors & Universities

Applied to programs focused on Pre-med with emphasis on healthcare, community service, cultural identity, and leadership development across various universities.

University of Texas at ArlingtonUniversity of Texas at DallasUniversity of Texas at AustinTexas A&M UniversityBrown University

Notes on Application

Attended public magnet high school with small graduating class of 54 students to stand out

Ranked 9th out of 54 students with weighted GPA of 102.5 on 100-point scale

Not all AP scores need to be perfect - submitted scores of 4 and 5, did not submit AP Physics 1 score of 2

Used "Additional Information" section to explain scheduling conflicts (AP Biology didn't fit schedule)

Emphasized cultural and faith identity through Nigerian Catholic Community involvement

Highlighted unique projects like Red Alert scrub prototypes for women in medicine

Used small school advantage to demonstrate impact and leadership in limited opportunities

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Quick Stats

CollegeUniversity of Pennsylvania
MajorPre-Med
Admit Year2025
GPA102.5/100
Test Score1420

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