Princeton University

Fashion Institute of Technology

1. Where are you planning to attend college next year?
Rutgers University

2. What other colleges were you accepted to?
Temple, University at Buffalo, University of the Arts and Sciences in Philadelphia, Washington College, St. John’s University

3. What are you planning on majoring in and what are your career goals?
I plan on majoring in pharmacy and earning my pharmacy
degree at Rutgers. Hopefully, I will either be able to acquire a job working in a pharmacy department of a hospital or private practice or working at a pharmaceutical company in research. Either way, I’ll be able to combine my love of math and science with my need to help others and give back to my community.

4. What activities were you involved in during high school?
Math Club, Academic Team, National Honor Society, Students Taking Action Now: Darfur (STAND), Habitat for Humanity, Astronomy Club

5. What awards, scholarships, or special recognitions have you received?
Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar Award, Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship, Channel 6 Action News’s “Best of the Class” participant, 2007 New Jersey Girls’ State participant, AP Scholar with Honors, Varsity Scholar, High Honor Roll

6. What was your most memorable high school moment?
It’s too difficult to choose any single moment from high school as the most memorable, but AP Calculus II in general was a pretty unforgettable experience!

       

1. Where are you planning to attend college next year?
Princeton University

2. What other colleges were you accepted to?
Columbia University, Stanford University, Swarthmore College, Seton Hall University, St. John's University, Fordham University, Iona College

3. What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
In terms of a major, I'm still exploring my options. Here at the Oak, I excelled in both reasoning- and analytically based studies, as well as discovered passions for astronomy and human rights. I'm certain that as I continue my education, that list will narrow considerably. I want to feel as though I've made valuable contributions to our world, regardless of what field those contributions take shape in. I've always loved taking charge, helping people, and solving problems, and I intend to carry those skills well into the future.

4. What activities were you involved in during high school?
Math Club (President), Habitat for Humanity (President), Academic Team (Captain), Students Take Action Now: Darfur (STAND) (Vice-President), Astronomy Club (Vice-President), National Honor Society, Peer Mediation, Courtyard Beautification Project

5. What awards, scholarships, or special recognitions have you received?
Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar Award, AP Scholar, Varsity Scholars, High Honor Roll

6. What was your most memorable high school experience?
When I auditioned for the Oaklympics Poetry Slam sophomore year, I was biting my nails anxiously awaiting my decision, and Mr. Hall passed me a slip of paper that read "You're going to Hollywood." This led to me curling my hair into an Afro and performing three pieces in front of peers and teachers in the Distance Learning Lab, and eventually winning the silver medal.

Where are you planning to attend college next year?
Rutgers University - Ernest Mario College of Pharmacy

What other colleges were you accepted to?
SUNY - Buffalo, Cornell University, Drew University, Drexel University, Niagara University, University of Rochester, Seton Hall University, Tulane University, University of Vermont, University of Virginia

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
I am majoring in Pharmacy, and my aspiration is to work at Johnson and Johnson's.

What activities were you involved in during high school?
Marching and concert band, as section leader senior year, and National Honor Society as Vice President. Math Club, Astronomy Club.

What awards, scholarships, or special recognitions have you received?
Varsity Scholar all four years, AP scholar with distinction, Edward J Bloustein scholarship.

What was your most memorable high school experience?
Anything relating to band, like California freshman year, rushing the field sophomore year, singing the entire field show, bus trips, and CP and AP Physics.

Where are you planning to attend college next year?
Washington College
Chestertown, MD.

What other colleges were you accepted to?
Ursinus College, Elizabethtown College, St. Peters College, and Hood College

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
I plan on majoring in Biology and am interested in the field of Ophthalmology. My long term goals would be to gain entrance into a medical school and pursue specialized training required to become an Ophthalmologist. Using my educational experiences, I would eventually like to teach biology classes at a University while maintaining my ophthalmology position.

What activities were you involved in during high school?
Soccer – Freshman, Sophomore, Junior Years
Swim Team – Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior Years (Captain 2 Years)
Crew Team – Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior Years
Marching Band – Freshman & Sophomore Years
National Honor Society – Junior & Senior Years
Girls Athletic Association – Junior & Senior Years
Student Council – Junior & Senior Years
Vineland Seals Swim Team – Junior Year
Mays Landing Mantas Swim Team – Junior & Senior Years
Long Beach Township Beach Patrol – Life Guard Junior & Senior Years

What awards, scholarships or special recognitions have you received?
Phi Delta Kappa International Scholarship
Swim Team – Coaches Award – Sophomore Year
Swim Team – Perfect Attendance Award – Sophomore Year
Swim Team Captain – Junior & Senior Years
Swim Team M.V.P. – Senior Year
C.A.L. Honorable Mention – Sophomore, Junior, Senior Years
Swim Team – C.A.L. 2nd Team Relay
Crew Team – Junior & Senior Year – Varsity Coxswain
Crew Team – Junior & Senior Year National Team Qualifier
Varsity Scholar – All Years
High Honor Roll – All 4 years, all marking periods
Vineland Seals Swim Team – National Qualifier
Soccer Team – J.V. Captain Junior Year
Long Beach Township Beach Patrol—1st place Women’s Run-Swim-Run (2007), 2nd place mixed Doubles Paddleboard Pick-up (2007), 3rd place Surf-rescue (2007), 2nd place Women’s Double row (2007), 2nd place Surf-rescue (2006)

What was your most memorable high school experience?
My most memorable high school experience occurred during my senior year. I was coxswain of the Men’s Varsity 4 (FAT BOY 4) Crew Boat. We qualified for Crew Nationals at the New Jersey State Regatta on the Cooper River in Camden, NJ. We are so excited to be traveling to Tennessee to compete against Crew Teams from across the United States. I will never forget the day that we raced on the Cooper River, the “incorrect” posting of times that had us in 2nd Place, and then having to race again at 6 PM that night and then finish in 4th place to qualify.

Where are you planning to attend college next year?
Stanford University

What other colleges were you accepted to?
University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University, Boston College, Boston University, Rutgers University (Honors College), Drexel University (Honors College)

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
I'm tentatively majoring in Political Science with a concentration in Civil Liberties so that I can attend law school. As for life goals, I plan to make great friends, have a great time, and stay sassy!

What activities were you involved in during high school?
Mock Trial, Marching Band, NHS, Stage Crew, Science Club, Academic Team

What awards, scholarships or special recognitions have you received?
I have received full tutition scholarships for Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Chicago. I have also received the Alex P.Grant award from Drexel University.

What was your most memorable high school experience? Band bus rides!

Where are you planning on attending college next year?
George Washington University

What other colleges were you accepted to?
Boston University
American University
University of Maryland
Seton Hall University

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
My inherent, inexplicable, commitment to the improvement of my own writing and the writing of others has inspired me to devote my time and effort to pursuing a post-secondary education centered upon the literary arts. In addition to pursuing a major in English, I intend to also major in Economics. My concentration on these two seemingly dissimilar subjects will hopefully lead me to a career writing about business and economics.

What activities were you involved in during high school?
Swimming, Band, French Club, Math Club, Astronomy Club, National Honor Society

What awards, scholarships, or other special recognitions have you received?
Four year varsity scholar recipient
Four year High Honor Roll member
Four year swimming varsity letter winner
Two year varsity swimming captain
Oakcrest Marching Ambassadors Most Outstanding Junior
Oakcrest Marching Ambassadors Drumline captain
Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar
AP Scholar
The George Washington University Presidential Scholarship recipient(4 year total $60,000)

What was your most memorable high school experience?
Winning championships with the band sophomore year; swimming; Junior Year; D.C. Trips; Calculus with QG; being an honorary member of the GG!; laughing; having fun

Where are you planning to attend college next year?
Fashion Institute of Technology

What other colleges were you accepted to?
Moore College of Art, University of the Arts (Philadelphia), Pratt Institute, Pennsylvania State University, School of Visual Arts (New York City), Drexel University

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
My planned major is communication design. After that, I hope to work as an art director in the advertising industry.

What activities were you involved in during high school?
Marching Ambassadors, Mr. Oakcrest Set Design, Falcon Crew, Tech Crew, Academic Team, Haunted Walk, Cabaret Night, Art History Institute, Creative Arts & Healing Program, Red Cross.

What awards, scholarships or special recognitions have you received?
Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar Award, AP Scholar with Honor, Varsity Scholar, High Honor Roll, Teen Arts Participant, 9th Annual Youth Arts Festival Participant, New Jersey Youth Art Month Participant, Atlantic City Airport Show participant.

What was your most memorable high school experience?
Mr. Oakcrest Swim Suit Competition

Where are you planning to attend college next year?
Georgetown University- The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service

What other colleges were you accepted to?
Tufts University, Fordham University, George Washington University, American University, Drexel University, and Seton Hall University

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
I plan on majoring in International Political Economy. At Georgetown, I plan on securing proficiency in German and Arabic. After my undergraduate work, I hope to stay at Georgetown for my Master’s degree. Ideally, I’ll find an internship leading to a position with Deutsche Bank, or another international corporation dealing with Trans-Atlantic interactions. I look to obtain a Ph.D before age 40.

What activities were you involved in during high school?
I was involved in Mock Trial, Swimming and Diving, National Honor Society, French Club, Math Club, Science Club, Academic Team, the Oakcrest Marching Ambassadors, Guidance Department tutoring, The Green Room, and Choir.

What awards, scholarships, or recognitions have you received?
College Board AP Scholar with Distinction; High Honor Roll Recipient; Four Year Varsity Scholar; Science Club Historian; French Club Secretary; Three Year OHS Varsity Swimmer; Marching Ambassadors Clarinet Section Leader; Certificate of Appreciation Recipient by AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center: Mainland Campus; Nominated to The National Society of High School Scholars; $4,600 a year from Fordham University (Loyola Scholarship); $18,000 a year from American University (Dean’s Scholarship); $70,000 over 4 years from Seton Hall University (University Scholarship); $70,000 over 4 years from Drexel University (Dean’s Scholar).

What was your most memorable high school experience?
Taking Mr. Reina’s Honors World History class freshman year changed my life. He was a truly inspirational teacher and is an exceptional educator, who compels students to reach their potential and maximize their abilities. To begin a lecture to introduce the world religion unit, he asked the class broadly and without a right answer, “What if this is heaven?” This quote has been transcribed onto notebooks, planners, and binders throughout my high school career, as a motivation to work harder and maximize my academic potential. This question, for me, raises a series of philosophical inquires: What if I don’t get another chance to prove myself? What if this opportunity isn’t presented again? Do I want to miss this chance to better myself? I thank this educator for providing me with an infinite source of inspiration, which I will most definitely carry with me for years to come.

Where are you planning to attend college next year?
Rowan University

What other colleges were you accepted to?
Drexel University, New Jersey Institute of Technology

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
I will be majoring in Electrical & Computer Engineering. My only goal
in life is to continue to live an enjoyable and successful life with
the people that I love to share living with.

What activities were you involved in during high school?
Computer Club, National Honor Society (joke)

What awards, scholarships or special recognitions have you received?
Wal-Mart Foundation Scholarship - $10,000
Blaustein Scholar

What was your most memorable high school experience?
Statistics and Calc 2 with the G.G.

Where are you planning to attend college next year?
Wilkes University

What other colleges were you accepted to?
Drexel University, the Richard Stockton College of NJ, St. Peter’s College, the University of Scranton, and Washington College

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
I plan on majoring in nursing and having a family and being amazing, as always.

What activities were you involved in during high school?
Crew 2006 <3, GAA, NHS, Peer Mediation, and Student Council

What awards, scholarships or special recognitions have you received?
Varsity Scholar, High Honor Roll, Junior Varsity Letter, and scholarship offers from all the schools I applied to. Additionally, Wilkes gave me an extra four thousand dollar endowed scholarship.

What was your most memorable high school experience?
Probably when I did crew, which was a great experience filled with many good times. We had lots of fun like when we made t-shirts & shorts and went to the diner really late.