Sanya
Can someone chance my for the NYU Simon’s Summer Program? If so I have listed my ECs and my essay (in extra info box) down below! ECS: -Independent Endometriosis Research Exploring potential options for prediagnosis of Endometriosis -App Development Designing a user interface for an AI-powered women's health app. -Bright Futures Foundation Delivers handmaid letters to people in hospitals and homeless shelters, and offers free STEM classes to children. 100 letters collected. -LA Fires Fundraiser Collected over 250+ articles of clothing for the victims -Self Published Essay Author "75 Million Years: The Women's Health Crisis" on Medium Discussing the knowledge gap in women's health and its effects. -Writing a book about Women's Health and puberty for middle schoolers -EMT training at a local community college. -Volunteering at a Nursing Home (Sherwood Oaks) -Head of HR at Tutoring Startup Teaching Science and Math I approve lesson content, interview new hires, and match each student to a tutor. -HOBY Nomination attending June 2025 -SCIGIRLS (Science Club that builds Ruth Bader Ginsburg Machines using physics) -HOSA (Mostly just presentations from Health professionals) Academics -4.00 unweighted -4.4 weighted -it specifically asks for science/math classes HN Geometry HN pre calculus HN Algebra 2 HN Biology HN Chemistry HN Human Anatomy and Physiology (My school doesn’t offer any AP courses in math or science for sophomores)
Essay:
Through my independent research on the possible diagnosis of endometriosis using tracer cells via academic papers, I have uncovered a passion for life sciences and using science to help women understand what is happening inside their bodies. My research has sparked an interest in biology, specifically using EMT/ VEGF cell levels in blood to pre-diagnose endometriosis, which motivates me to pursue healthcare. The NYU Simons Program will help me deepen my curiosity by allowing me to experience a science lab in a world-class facility. The Biology and Chemistry lectures/labs excite me the most. These courses would allow me to study and interact with the renowned Biological Science Staff at NYU and experience complex labs I would not be able to experience otherwise, as my community does not have many options for my interests. This program will help me expand my knowledge of the subjects and experience a complex lab, which will enhance my research skills, knowledge, and future career opportunities in health care.
Beyond personal growth, this program will benefit my community by helping me develop outreach skills. Another part of this program that interests me is the social/cultural events I will experience, which I believe will help me develop my outreach skills and learn to understand people of different backgrounds. Most importantly I believe that understanding different people and where they come from will help me serve people in my future EMT job this fall. These skills will also help me impact women in my community and eventually all over the world through my app HERA. Although I am only designing the user interface right now, I hope to be able to secure funding and bring this affordable AI-powered women's health app to women everywhere. Meeting people with diverse backgrounds will allow me to adapt my app to serve everyone effectively. Outreach and diversity skills will also help me connect with more schools in my community to spread free STEM classes to as many underprivileged kids as possible. Since many science clubs at my school lack the necessary organization and understanding, the science classes will help me learn more about each subject and improve their effectiveness and participation in regional competitions.The NYU Simons Summer Program will grow my knowledge and social skills, helping me grow my projects and amplify my community impact.
2 answers
Bright Komor
Bright’s Answer
You have a strong profile with impressive extracurriculars and academic achievements that align well with the NYU Simons Summer Program. Here’s a breakdown:
**Extracurriculars (ECs)**:
1. **Endometriosis Research**: Shows initiative and passion for health science.
2. **App Development**: Demonstrates innovation in women’s health tech.
3. **Bright Futures Foundation**: Highlights community service and STEM outreach.
4. **LA Fires Fundraiser**: Shows empathy and commitment to social causes.
5. **Self-Published Essay & Book**: Showcases writing skills and advocacy for women’s health.
6. **EMT Training**: Displays hands-on healthcare interest.
7. **Nursing Home Volunteering**: Adds to your healthcare focus and community involvement.
8. **HR Leadership at Tutoring Startup**: Illustrates leadership and organizational skills.
9. **HOBY Nomination**: Recognition of leadership potential.
10. **SCIGIRLS & HOSA**: Reflects interest in science and health-related activities.
**Academics**:
- **4.0 GPA** (unweighted), **4.4 GPA** (weighted), and strong science/math coursework (HN Geometry, Precalculus, Algebra 2, Biology, Chemistry, Human Anatomy/Physiology).
- Even without AP classes, your high grades in challenging courses still demonstrate academic rigor.
You have a clear passion for science, healthcare, and women’s health, and your extracurriculars reflect both leadership and a commitment to community service. Your essay and future goals align well with the NYU Simons program’s focus on science and social impact.
Your profile looks very strong, and you have a good chance of being a competitive applicant!
Michelle M.
Michelle’s Answer
Your essay sounds good ! Remember to stay within the length guidelines for the application. I am greatly impressed with all of your accomplishments as well as your interests and would like to repeat the advice I already provided to you.
You are really awesome and I advise that you apply for the NYU Simon’s Summer Program and hope for the best, but do not stress over it. No one can really tell you how to get definite acceptance into any program. It is going to be solely up to the people who evaluate your application. They may have only so many slots for students, so do not take it personally if you do not get into this program, there will be other programs. Your application for the program will be processed and decided by the team at that program. There's nothing more that you can do, really, plus you are doing plenty right now and it should not be underestimated.
While you are at it, apply for other programs, too. Something that is in your favor for any program is that you have such unique involvement and interests which makes you stand out ! You are going to get used to applying for things and relaxing and waiting to hear back. It gets easier as time goes on. But for a person like you, there is always going to be something exciting and wonderful in your future. It's always easy to worry about things we want very much, but since you are so active and involved, the best thing to do is also apply for other programs just to cover as much ground as possible and increase your chances for a summer program.
Keep smiling !