- My GPA is a low 3.8 right now (doubt I'll be able to raise it any further bc I'm burnt-out as hell), with mostly As, a few A-s, a B in English honors (1st semester only, A- second sem), and a B- in the 1st semester of AP Calc BC (I'm on track of getting an A- this semester tho).

- I've taken 4 APs so far and planning to take 2-3 more next year. the rest are mostly honors with regular classes in my first two science classes (we only have honors Chem and Physics for now) and Spanish (the only Spanish I know is from watching Dora the Explorer as a toddler)

- My SAT superscore is 1310 (680 R, 630 Math)

- I only have 2 awards: Honor Roll and QB CPS (Maybe AP Scholar, I suck at tests lol)

- My ECs are fine but I wouldn't say impressive:

Coding Club - Manhattan, NY                                                                                                      September 2025 - Present
President (Was a member since freshman year)

• Created fliers and facilitated the creation of the club’s Club Fair poster in order to promote the club and acquire    more members, ultimately growing it to the greatest number of members seen since Freshman year
• Scheduled fundraisers, such as Bake Sales, in order to fund the club’s affairs.
• Redesigned the club’s delegation system.
• Advocated for participation in coding competitions and STEM-related field trips, repurposing the club entirely.

NBCUniversal Media Fellows Program - Manhattan, NY                                                         April 2026
Media Fellow

• Collaborated in a team of four to develop a comprehensive cross-platform sponsorship proposal for Instacart to be integrated into BravoCon, aligning brand identity with the fan base of Top Chef.

Academic Leadership & Development Academy - Manhattan, NY                                        July 2025
Mentee

• Attended from Monday to Friday to participate in test prep,  networking, and build upon public speaking skills.

Debate - Manhattan, NY                                                                                                              April 2025 - Present
Member 

• Created arguments in order to persuade judges to side with values. 
• Participated in order to build confidence and public speaking skills.

Minds Matter of NYC - Manhattan, NY                                                                                       October 2024 - Present 
Mentee

• Attended weekly sessions to improve writing, networking, and public speaking skills. 
• Participated in test prep and college readiness activities.

Career Essentials - Manhattan, NY                                                                                              October 2024 - January 2025
Mentee

• Attended weekly sessions to improve on networking, and public speaking skills. 
• Learned to build a resume and elevator pitch for future use.
• Made a business model called HomeBot in a team of four which aimed to create robotic assistants for both public and corporate use.

Muslim Student Association - Manhattan, NY                                                                          October 2023 - Present
Member

• Assisted in hosting events that aim to teach Islam to the school community by contributing to their planning, scheduling, and promotion.

Creative Writing - Bronx, NY                                                                                                       August 2020 - Present
Independent Writer  

• Wrote comics and short stories for fun, sharing them online on occasion.

BTW, these are all 100% Free

Macquarie LEADS Externship Program: The program is open to current high school juniors (rising seniors) in New York City, Houston, and Jacksonville. Here's what participants can look forward to:

• A five-week career development experience (July 6 – August 7, 2026)

• Exposure to the financial services industry and 1-on-1 connections with Macquarie mentors

• A mix of in-person sessions (2x/week) and Zoom workshops (3x/week)

• College and career readiness skills

• A $1,000 educational stipend upon completion

Applications are due May 31, 2026, but reviewed on a rolling basis so applying early is strongly encouraged.

(Link: macquarie-leads)

TECH360: A FREE, immersive summer program designed for high school students (10th and 11th) who are curious about technology and interested in exploring topics like artificial intelligence, problem-solving, and real-world tech applications. Students will gain hands-on experience, collaborate with peers, and build projects that reflect real industry challenges. Be sure to check out the flyer for key dates, eligibility details, and application information. Participants will get a $500 stipend! Due by May 24, 2026.

(I think this also depends on region however. Just check to make sure. NYCers are eligible either way tho)

(Edit 1: TECH360 is only for those in NYC, LA, Miami, and Atlanta.)

NYU Computer Science for Cyber Security (CS4CS): Offered by NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, this four-week program equips students with the fundamentals of cybersecurity and computer science. CS4CS participants explore a variety of topics throughout the program, including cryptography, security-focused scripting, and digital forensics.

Participants will also engage in Capture the Flag competitions, hands-on security challenges, and research projects. This free program is open to residents of New York City, Nassau County, and New Jersey in the 10th and 11th grades. Due May 15, 2026.

Youth Art Connection | American Folk Art Museum: This six-session program from the American Folk Art Museum takes place throughout July and is aimed at high schoolers interested in careers in art and museums. Participants discuss pieces in the museum’s collection and create their own art inspired by it. 

Students also meet with museum staff, get an up-close look at its operations, and visit other art institutions. All New York City high school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply; however, preference is given to those who live or attend school in Queens and are graduating seniors. Due May 8th, 2026.

Summer Shakespeare - Stella Adler Center for the Arts:  

This free five-week summer program trains high schoolers in voice, movement, ensemble work, and scene study—culminating with the production of an abbreviated Shakespeare play. The program is open to New York City high school students with financial need and demonstrated need for exposure to the arts, such as students who don’t have access to art programming.

Just 22 students are selected to participate in the program. Due June 1, 2026.

I have more but those are either solely for those in NYC or take place during the school year and I also need them for myself.

Promise this ain't sponsored btw (I wish it was...I need money bad 😭)

I just recently got an acceptance into the Girls Who Code Pathways Program!

Y'all can say whatever you want abt the selectivity but it's either this or rotting in bed for the rest of this summer (I still waiting/apply to stuff but, like, there's only 3 other options for me besides this and with my rejection streak, I'm just happy I got something other than QB CPS [didn't fill out awards form btw])

So, has anyone else done this program? If so, how was it like and do you think it's worth it?