u/Jolly-Jelly-3482

Hello! Should i mention my business and financial gains in my common app... im lost.

Here are my Stats: 3.89~3.9... 1440 SAT. Went from all standard normal classes freshmen, to some honors sophomore, and then junior year mostly all honors and then senior year rigor includes: Honors Calc, Ap Bio, Ap Econ, Ap Psych, Ap Lit, Dual Enrollment Religion Ethics...

College Resume/Accomplishments: 

Academic & Professional Experience 

• Conducted cancer and disease research at the Big 10 state college under Dr. XXXX. Supported literature review and clinical research observation... only one selected.
• Part-time employee (2024–Present) for a legal nurse consultant (W-2); organized case files and supported medical-legal documentation. 
• Completed 50+ hours shadowing medical professionals at the University of XXXXXX Medical Center, including the Chief of Anesthesia, CRNAs, anesthesiologists, surgeons, and gastroenterologists, gaining direct exposure to operating room procedures and patient care. 
• Designed and distributed 200+ illustrated anesthesia education pamphlets to underserved Baltimore populations, improving patient understanding of surgical procedures, anesthesia risks, and informed consent. 
• Founder & Co-Owner of MS Property Services, managing a landscaping and property improvement business serving 25+ recurring clients while overseeing scheduling, customer communication, pricing, and marketing.
• Founded XXXXXX Gemstone Supply, establishing international relationships with gem mining companies in Sri Lanka and generating $15,000+ in profit through gemstone sales to local jewelry stores and designers.
• Independently studied investing strategies, RSI indicators, SEC 13F filings, market trends, and economic reports while growing a personal investment portfolio from approximately $5,000 to over $50,000 in three years.

Leadership, Activities & Athletics: 

• 3-Year Captain, ECNL Club Soccer Team; led team to 2023 ECNL Regional Championship; 8-year athlete demonstrating leadership, discipline, and team coordination.  
• Varsity Soccer (1 year); Junior Varsity Soccer (2 years).  
• Tutored multiple students for the SAT, creating a structured study guide that improved scores from ~1090 to 1250+  
• Member, Italian Club (4 years).  
• Member, Future Business Leaders of America.

 

Service: 

• Supported sustainable agriculture and food access initiatives through 45+ hours of livestock care and production work benefiting local communities.  
• Contributed 20+ hours to environmental conservation through ongoing Gunpowder River cleanup and ecosystem restoration efforts.  
• Harvested and distributed fresh produce with XXXXXX Farm, aiding food security efforts for underserved populations.  
• Assisted in food pantry operations, organizing and distributing essential resources to families experiencing food insecurity.  
• Volunteered with the The XXX Foundation to prepare and deliver holiday gifts to underserved children.  
• Participated in a Catholic service mission at XXXXX Ranch, completing community-focused outreach and service projects.  
• Supported fundraising efforts for a local lacrosse organization to expand youth access to athletics. 
• Honor Roll

 

Hello! Throughout my child hood until now I have been surrounded by medical professionals...Here are my Stats: 3.89~3.9... 1440 SAT (790 M, 650 RW). Went from all standard normal classes freshmen, to some honors sophomore, and then junior year mostly all honors and then senior year rigor includes: Honors Calc, Ap Bio, Ap Econ, Ap Psych, Ap Lit, Dual Enrollment Religion Ethics...

School SAT Average: 1120

College Resume/Accomplishments: 

Academic & Professional Experience 

• Conducted cancer and disease research at the Big 10 state college under Dr. XXXX. Supported literature review and clinical research observation... only one selected.
• Part-time employee (2024–Present) for a legal nurse consultant (W-2); organized case files and supported medical-legal documentation. 
• Completed 50+ hours shadowing medical professionals at the University of XXXXXXXX Medical Center, including the Chief of Anesthesia, CRNAs, anesthesiologists, surgeons, and gastroenterologists, gaining direct exposure to operating room procedures and patient care. 
• Designed and distributed 200+ illustrated anesthesia education pamphlets to underserved Baltimore populations, improving patient understanding of surgical procedures, anesthesia risks, and informed consent.

 

Leadership, Activities & Athletics: 

• 3-Year Captain, ECNL Club Soccer Team; led team to 2023 ECNL Regional Championship; 8-year athlete demonstrating leadership, discipline, and team coordination.  
• Varsity Soccer (1 year); Junior Varsity Soccer (2 years).  
• Tutored multiple students for the SAT, creating a structured study guide that improved scores from ~1090 to 1250+  
• Member, Italian Club (4 years).  
• Member, Future Business Leaders of America.

 

Service: 

• Supported sustainable agriculture and food access initiatives through 45+ hours of livestock care and production work benefiting local communities.  
• Contributed 20+ hours to environmental conservation through ongoing Gunpowder River cleanup and ecosystem restoration efforts.  
• Harvested and distributed fresh produce with XXXXXX Farm, aiding food security efforts for underserved populations.  
• Assisted in food pantry operations, organizing and distributing essential resources to families experiencing food insecurity.  
• Volunteered with the The XXX Foundation to prepare and deliver holiday gifts to underserved children.  
• Participated in a Catholic service mission at XXXXX Ranch, completing community-focused outreach and service projects.  
• Supported fundraising efforts for a local lacrosse organization to expand youth access to athletics. 
• Honor Roll..

Hello! Throughout my child hood until now I have been surrounded by medical professionals...Here are my Stats: 3.89~3.9... 1440 SAT (790 M, 650 RW). Went from all standard normal classes freshmen, to some honors sophomore, and then junior year mostly all honors and then senior year rigor includes: Honors Calc, Ap Bio, Ap Econ, Ap Psych, Ap Lit, Dual Enrollment Religion Ethics...

School SAT Average: 1120

College Resume/Accomplishments: 

Academic & Professional Experience 

• Conducted cancer and disease research at the Big 10 state college under Dr. XXXX. Supported literature review and clinical research observation... only one selected.
• Part-time employee (2024–Present) for a legal nurse consultant (W-2); organized case files and supported medical-legal documentation. 
• Completed 50+ hours shadowing medical professionals at the University of XXXXXXXX Medical Center, including the Chief of Anesthesia, CRNAs, anesthesiologists, surgeons, and gastroenterologists, gaining direct exposure to operating room procedures and patient care. 
• Designed and distributed 200+ illustrated anesthesia education pamphlets to underserved Baltimore populations, improving patient understanding of surgical procedures, anesthesia risks, and informed consent.

 

Leadership, Activities & Athletics: 

• 3-Year Captain, ECNL Club Soccer Team; led team to 2023 ECNL Regional Championship; 8-year athlete demonstrating leadership, discipline, and team coordination.  
• Varsity Soccer (1 year); Junior Varsity Soccer (2 years).  
• Tutored multiple students for the SAT, creating a structured study guide that improved scores from ~1090 to 1250+  
• Member, Italian Club (4 years).  
• Member, Future Business Leaders of America.

 

Service: 

• Supported sustainable agriculture and food access initiatives through 45+ hours of livestock care and production work benefiting local communities.  
• Contributed 20+ hours to environmental conservation through ongoing Gunpowder River cleanup and ecosystem restoration efforts.  
• Harvested and distributed fresh produce with XXXXXX Farm, aiding food security efforts for underserved populations.  
• Assisted in food pantry operations, organizing and distributing essential resources to families experiencing food insecurity.  
• Volunteered with the The XXX Foundation to prepare and deliver holiday gifts to underserved children.  
• Participated in a Catholic service mission at XXXXX Ranch, completing community-focused outreach and service projects.  
• Supported fundraising efforts for a local lacrosse organization to expand youth access to athletics. 
• Honor Roll..

Hello Everyone! I am planning on applying to some t20 schools for premed... My stats and EC's defiantly meet the criteria needed to be considered but how can I stand out with my essay... What do Ivy's and these top schools like? I feel like i've learned that most people connect a broad action or even food to there lives and what they want to accomplish... Im stuck... Thank you!