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Sarah O

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Bio

An ambitious high school student with a 4.0/4.52 GPA looking to make meaningful discoveries. Often described as ambitious, reliable, and passionate. Commended for being responsible, organized, and having good writing ability. Started a crochet business on DEPOP called @Starcommand where handmade crochet items are sold and a portion of the proceeds are donated to CARBON180. Participated in an internship program focused on all aspects of healthcare called Loma Linda's Discovery Program, founded an environmental club, joined a water-inequity advocacy group, and remains involved across her community. Hopes to be a researcher for orphan diseases.

Education

Grand Terrace High Sch At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex

High School
2020 - 2024
  • GPA:
    4

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

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

  • Majors of interest:

    • Biochemical Engineering
    • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences
    • Biological and Physical Sciences
    • Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
    • Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
    • Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Research

    • Dream career goals:

    • Founder/Entrepreneur

      Depop
      2022 – Present2 years

    Sports

    Basketball

    Junior Varsity
    2018 – 2018

    Research

    • Health and Medical Administrative Services

      School/AP Research — Research
      2023 – Present

    Arts

    • Thespians

      Theatre
      Check Please
      2021 – 2021

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      National Honor Society — Parliamentarian
      2021 – Present
    • Advocacy

      Water Inequity Network — Intern Researcher
      2023 – Present
    • Advocacy

      Environmental Club — President/Founder
      2022 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Kids World — Worship Leader/Dance, Teacher Assistant
      2022 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy