Sarah K

Accepted 3

• Harvard
• Rice
• UC Berkeley

Stats

GPA

4

SAT · ACT

1570

AP courses

11

Awards 5

• ★ National Merit Semifinalist
• ★ Green Cord (100+ service hours/year)
• ★ Region Orchestra Selection (Violin)
• ★ AP Scholar with Distinction + Valedictorian (combined in one entry)
• ★ HOSA – 3rd Place in Community Awareness, advanced to State

Quest log 10

1. ▸ Student Government – DASH Committee Chair; in council for 4 years, progressively higher positions; led meetings, organized blood drives & awareness projects.
2. ▸ HOSA – Founded Alzheimer’s Awareness Affiliation (raised ~$300, impacted ~3,000 people); partnered with Medical Reserve Corps in 12th grade.
3. ▸ Medical City Hospital Volunteer/Shadow – Summer between junior & senior year, worked in multiple departments.
4. ▸ Church Praise Team – Pianist; one year as interim co-leader; former committee leader (organized banquets, bulletins, meetings).
5. ▸ Cook Children’s Hospital Volunteer – Summer between junior & senior year.
6. ▸ Orchestra – 4 years; officer in junior/senior year; All-Region Orchestra 6 consecutive years; TMEA Music Scholar Award.
7. ▸ Biomedical Science Academy – 4 years; took biomed classes, earned CMA, EKG, BLS, and OSHA certifications.
8. ▸ Work Experience – Sophomore–Senior year; Barista (1 year), Cafe Attendant (1 year+).
9. ▸ Korean School Assistant Teacher – Volunteered with pre-K & kindergarten students.
10. ▸ Battle of the Books / Book Club – Participated in competitions; personal writing projects.