Sydney England
Mount St. Mary Academy
GPA: 4.5306
Colleges accepted to: University of California at Berkeley, University of Virginia, Boston College
Honors & Achievements: National Merit Scholarship finalist, AP Scholar with Distinction, United States Presidential Scholars Program, Angels of Hope Service Above Self Award, Congressman French Hill Educational Award
Career goal: I aim to pursue a career as a chemical or biomedical engineer. I hope to improve the medications and medical devices that assist people with chronic illnesses.
Tell us about the teacher, coach or administrator who made a difference in your life: Dr. Perry, my AP chemistry teacher, helped me realize what it was like to participate in collaborative, active learning. His class pushed the boundaries of my capabilities as a high school student into the realm of college academia.