Anya Phan

How I Got In #12 · Stats, ECs, Awards, Etc. (Stanford)

Accepted 1

1st Place, University of San Diego Essay Contest – Winning piece published in university archive
Valentino Young Writers Scholarship – Mentored by Tomi Adeyemi through Writer’s Roadmap program
Spring English Department Award – Recognized for significant contributions to academic English (1 student per grade per year)

Co-founder & Co-president, Don’s Decide – Political journalism club (68 members) fostering safe discussions on global issues at a religious school; led 3-person leadership team
Co-editor-in-chief, School Newspaper – 3 years involvement; led 52 interviews, wrote 39 articles, oversaw 455+ social media promotions
Vice President, National English Honor Society – Managed literary initiatives for 1,650+ students and staff; organized events and fundraisers
Founder & President, PenPals Literature Club – 80-member club promoting reading/writing; built original blog; founded due to lack of school library
Co-founder & Co-host, “Shut Up, They’re Talking” Podcast – Cultural/societal topics; applied marketing strategies for audience growth
Valentino Scholar – Worked with Valentino on creative writing campaigns; 2 pieces used in global brand promotion
Cashier & Social Media Co-manager, Small Business – Managed daily operations, redesigned menu, organized website, handled digital marketing
Vice President, Baked with Love – School entrepreneurship club; raised $500+ for Feeding America in one fundraiser
TEDx Speaker & Mentor – Delivered talk “Where Are You From?” to 2,200+ attendees; later mentored future speakers
Division Leader, Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Ministry – Led 15-member division in nationwide faith-based nonprofit, promoting cultural connection