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Avery Vandergraff

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Bio

Hi! My name is Avery Vandergraff, and I’m a freshman at North Carolina State University majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Forensics. I graduated high school in May 2024 with a 4.3 weighted GPA and a 3.8 unweighted GPA, while also being dual-enrolled at Wilkes Community College. After completing my undergraduate degree, I plan to return to NCSU for a Masters in Forensic Science to continue my education and further my career in this field.

Education

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Bachelor's degree program
2024 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

Ashe County High

High School
2020 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Law Enforcement

    • Dream career goals:

      Forensic Biologist

    • Pet Sitter

      2023 – Present2 years

    • Barista, Baker, Cashier

      The Vintage Farmhouse
      2022 – Present3 years

    • Crew Member

      McDonalds
      2020 – 20211 year

    • Cashier and food prep.

      Harvest Cafe
      2016 – 20193 years

    Sports

    Basketball

    2016 – 20171 year

    Soccer

    2013 – 20174 years

    Research

    • Public Health

      Ashe County High School — Assessing the bacteria collected within different mask types to effectively determine which is most effective against Covid-19
      2021 – 2022

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Blue Ridge Brutal — Directing people to the finish line and providing them with cold waters and somewhere to rest after their race, and load equipment.
      2021 – 2021

    • Volunteering

      Ashe County High — Guard the entrances to high school basketball games and make sure people followed the rules
      2020 – Present

    • Volunteering

      Ashe County High — Ensure VIP members found their designated parking spots and help direct others to open spots
      2020 – Present

    • Volunteering

      Soccer vs Cancer — Collect money and ensure food tables were stocked
      2021 – 2021

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy