School: Valders High School
GPA: 4.0
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with during high school? Basketball, softball, marching band, symphonic band, Key Club, Peer Leaders, SMART (students modeling a research topic) Team, Peer Tutors, Big Brothers Big Sisters, National Honor Society
What is one academic accomplishment about which you feel particularly good? Keeping my 4.0 cumulative GPA throughout high school, while also being involved in multiple extracurriculars. It was a constant challenge, which is why I am proud of myself for staying dedicated and not letting myself give up.
Which class most influenced your decision regarding the career you plan to pursue? My biology teacher, Mr. Kinscher, and biology classes had the biggest influence on me wanting to become a genetic counselor. I was always most interested when studying genes and the science behind them. My teacher also gravitated my attention to this career by sharing his personal experiences with me