Fatsma
Harvard University • Pre-Med • Class of 2021
Key Activities
Peri Outreach Program
All-women's program encouraging women in orthopedics, involving mock surgeries and mentorship
CUNY School of Medicine Health Professions Program
Patient simulations, clinical skills training, learning about medical professions
Social Justice Internship (NYC Teens Take Charge Youth Advocacy)
Presented demands and strategies to city council member to improve healthcare in underserved communities
Research
Conducted silencing genome research using RNAi to analyze infantile epileptic encephalopathy in C. elegans, submitted five-page research paper to Harvard
Museum of Jewish Heritage Internship
Tour guide and intern, coordinated program for Holocaust survivors focused on art, music, and storytelling to foster empathy, exhibition tour guide for younger students
Volleyball
JV and Varsity, middle hitter then outside hitter, received scholar-athlete award for highest GPA among players
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
Secretary and President, Myst Captain, led MSA to third-place overall win at Muslim Interscholastic Tournament (MIST), won awards for social media and spirit video
YouTuber and Artist
66,000 YouTube subscribers, 154,000 Instagram followers, published blogs on Zebra Pen website, sponsorships with Quizlet and Muji
Gateway to Higher Education Program
Program for minority and low-income students, served as Secretary, Senior Leader, student mentor, and tutor, created social media project to highlight Black History
Community Service (Islamic Studies Mosque)
Taught Islamic studies and Arabic to children
Volunteer Organizer
Organized food drives for City Harvest and women's shelter, distributed food to low socioeconomic areas
Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program
CS internship where learned and practiced coding, built personal portfolio, personality quiz, and Black Lives Matter website
Scholarships & Awards Received
Advanced Courses
Advanced Placement (AP)
Other Advanced Courses
Essay Topics & Themes
Common App essay beginning with "I do not recall a time I have ever called my older sister by her first name"
Community disruption essay on how COVID-19 impacted application season (personal illness, family illness, canceled plans, affected SAT/ACT dates)
Essay of choice on meaningful experience at Museum of Jewish Heritage, conversation with young girl who disliked her skin color, sharing journey of self-acceptance
Additional info included sixth sibling, research abstract, eight years of swimming, club volleyball, Columbia Cancer Enrichment Program, MIST description and awards
Additional Acceptances
Intended Majors & Universities
Applied to programs focused on Pre-med with emphasis on healthcare advocacy, research, Muslim identity, and community service in underserved areas across various universities.
Notes on Application
Half Afro-Caribbean and half Filipino
First-generation college student on mother's side
Third eldest of seven siblings
Grew up in NYC, attended large public high school (approximately 4,000 students)
Test-optional applicant - took SAT during pandemic but did not submit
Did not submit AP scores to Harvard despite having some
Submitted five-page research paper written day before deadline
In-depth interview discussions about science including COVID vaccine and research
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