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Jenna Ong

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Bold Points

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Nominee

2x

Finalist

Bio

Hi, I’m Jenna! I’m a low-income, first generation immigrant, & first generation college student who is currently majoring in Psychology and is passionate about many things. Learning & making a difference in my community are my biggest passions. When I moved to a low-income high school, where most people didn’t care about learning, I fell into despair. I didn’t like the lack of academic opportunities for us low-income kids, so I decided to change that. I became captain of my quiz bowl team, president-founder of our Model United Nations club, president of my school’s chapter of National Honor Society, a school ambassador, founder of a school archery club, & more! It’s my most honorable achievement to be told by peers & teachers that I changed the academic scene at our low-income school. I graduated high school in May as the valedictorian with a weighted GPA of 4.95. I want to pursue a career in the humanities & social sciences after finishing my degrees and start a nonprofit for the homeless. My dream is to inspire a love of learning/knowledge in others and help others, whether it is through a psychological breakthrough, counselling, or more. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile! I’m grateful for any scholarship I may receive; it is truly a huge help.

Education

Reed College

Bachelor's degree program
2024 - 2028
  • Majors:
    • Psychology, General

Mojave High School

High School
2022 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Psychology, General
    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
    • Research and Experimental Psychology
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • Astronomy and Astrophysics
    • Philosophy
    • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
    • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
    • Cognitive Science
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Psychologist, Writer, and Professor

    • Content Writer

      Center for Life Beyond Reed
      2024 – Present1 year

    Sports

    Artistic Gymnastics

    2017 – 20181 year

    Archery

    2015 – Present10 years

    Badminton

    Varsity
    2018 – 20202 years

    Awards

    • Silver Medal

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Raul P Elizondo Elementary School — Summer student teacher; Christmas event photographer.
      2023 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Three Square — Packed different food products in bags for low-income families.
      2023 – 2024
    • Volunteering

      Project 150 — Sorted through clothing donations for high schoolers and organised them on the racks.
      2023 – 2024

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy