Excerpt from employer letter of recommendation: "I am proud to offer my recommendation of Catherine Remington. I was part of her hiring committee, and she far exceeded all other candidates for this position. We chose her for this position due to her excellent communication, attentiveness and courageousness. During my supervision of Catherine, I have witnessed an exemplary individual who is reliable and enthusiastic about the roles assigned to her. Catherine acts in a polite, respectable manner, whether in a professional setting or in her personal affairs. I give my highest recommendation for this individual for whatever the scope may be." My dad retired after more than 30 years as a classroom teacher, which means our family income has dropped significantly—something my FAFSA doesn't reflect. Like many middle class students, I fall into the gray area where my parents cannot afford to simply write a check for my college expenses nor will I qualify for need-based financial aid. It's a discouraging spot to be in when I work so hard while double-majoring in accounting and finance, volunteering and participating in professional organizations. I work 15-20 hours per week during the school year in a part-time job to help pay for my living expenses. I try very hard to live within my strict budget, and I am proud to say I have not had to touch my savings from my summer 2025 internship.

• Internal Audit Intern (upcoming summer 2026)

  Accounting · USAA

  Jan 2026 – Jan 2026

• Director of Finance

  Accounting · University of Colorado Engineering Council

  Jan 2025 – Present

• Accounting and Finance Intern (summer 2025)

  Accounting · LiftFund

  Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

• Transfer Admission Assistant

  Higher Education · University of Colorado Boulder

  Jan 2024 – Present

• Cashier (summer job)

  Restaurants · Andy's Frozen Custard

  Jan 2022 – Jan 2024

• Day Camp Counselor (summer job)

  Recreational Facilities and Services · Saint Mary's Hall Day Camp

  Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

• Volunteering
• Philanthropy

• Lacrosse

  Varsity · 1 award

  2022 – 2023

  Awards:

  Co-Captain

• Bowling

  Varsity · 1 award

  2022 – 2023

  Awards:

  Captain

• Class member

  University of Colorado Boulder · Visual and Performing Arts, General

  2026 – 2026

  Research topic:

  Colonialization in ballet

• Chorus member in The Little Mermaid

  Saint Mary's Hall · Theatre

  2022 – 2022

• Volunteer Income Tax Preparer

  Volunteering · VITA

  2026 – Present

  Mission:

  Completed IRS certification training and passed competency exams on tax law and ethics. Prepare federal and state individual income tax returns for low-to-moderate income taxpayers using tax preparation software.

• Food distributor

  Volunteering · San Antonio Food Bank

  2023 – Present

  Mission:

  Distribute food to food-insecure families at drive-thru event.