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Hi I'm Emmet! I'm a sophomore at Harvard from Dallas, Texas with a passion for helping others succeed, experience teaching, and first-hand experience in the college admissions process. My application narrative centered around my struggle with dyslexia when I was younger, and how it sparked my interest in language learning.

Hi, I’m Sarah! I’m based on Long Island, NY and found my passion for business in the gap year I took after high school. In that time, I earned my real estate license, started working at Douglas Elliman, and sold my first house. I deferred my admission to NYU a second year to obtain my rental certification so I can continue practicing real estate while in Manhattan. In my spare time, I enjoy reading classic literature, learning new languages, and studying the piano!

Hi, my name is Emily Robinson! I'm a member of the Harvard Class of '23, where I study psychology and English. I am originally from Atlanta, Georgia. My passion in high school was photography, and I also tutored and ran cross country. In my free time, I read books, explore new restaurants, and go to the gym. I'm a member of the outreach team at Acceptitas, and I look forward to helping students!

Hi! I’m Will Schrepferman, and I’m a member of the Harvard Class of ‘24, where I study government and data science. I am originally from Zionsville, Indiana; in high school, I created a mobile app for students to track their extracurricular activities and find new interests. Fun fact about me: I love live music, and went to my first Grateful Dead concert when I was 11.

My name is Christine Li, and I’m a sophomore at Harvard studying Economics with a secondary in Government. In high school, with the great support of local organization The Little Pantry That Could, I was able to begin a Youth Advisory Council that worked to increase youth awareness of major hunger and homelessness issues affecting their communities. I’m excited to work with you!

Hi, I am Iris Machetta. I am a part of the Class of 2024 at Harvard University. I am from Spring, TX, a suburb outside of Houston. My passion in high school was exploring space through a biomedical engineering lens and inspiring girls to pursue STEM fields and to become future leaders through my international non-profit Miss STEM. My favorite hobby is dance, my freshman year in high school my dance team won National Dance Team Champion!

I am a sophomore at Harvard College studying economics and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Although I got mostly B’s in high school, I was able to show Harvard admissions that I am an improved person and student. I leveraged my unique story, now I’m excited to help others with theirs!

Hi I’m Desiree Rickett! I’m a freshman at Harvard, originally from Washington, IL concentrating in Economics. In high school my passion project was organizing a region-wide animal service project. Fun facts about me: I’ve moved three times and have two cats named after Team Rocket from Pokémon!

Hi! I'm Georgia and I'm a sophomore from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania concentrating in Political Psychology at Harvard. I lead Acceptitas' content-creation across social media platforms.

My name is Mark and I'm from Minneapolis, Minnesota. My college career has been centered around my passion for theoretical computer science, and I spend most of my free time writing and enjoying comedy. I help maintain the Acceptitas website and deliver a smooth online user experience.

My name is Gabriella Gordon and I’m a sophomore at Harvard from Miami, and I am studying Economics with a secondary in History of Science, certificate in Latin American Studies and a citation in Spanish. I am passionate about international development and anthropology. In high school, I created a charity organization that conducted projects related to homelessness, hurricane relief, holiday drives, education, cancer survivors, and other areas. I can’t wait to help you grow your passions!

Will is a first-year at Harvard College, where he is majoring in statistics while also following a pre-med track. Over the last year, his academic interests have included exponential distributions, genetic analysis of microbiomes, and Effective Altruism. Outside of class, Will enjoys powerlifting, running, volunteering with Bed Start, and reading.

Priyanka is currently at Harvard University studying economics and computer science. Priyanka has been recognized as a 2019 Coke Scholar, Coolidge Senator, and the United States Gold Congressional Medal recipient for her work with The STEM Garden, an organization focused on providing support to underprivileged communities in STEM education and mentorship. At Harvard, Priyanka also serves as the Vice President of Harvard Undergratude Capital Partners and runs The Innovation Fund, a $25K incubator program that supports dozens of Harvard entrepreneurs every year. In her free time, she loves to write and compose music.

Nick is a sophomore at Harvard College concentrating in Art, Film, and Visual Studies (AFVS). He is on track to become a leading director of cinema in Hollywood. Currently he is a member of the outreach team at Acceptitas.

Hello, I’m Galadriel Coury and I’m a sophomore at Harvard studying Economics and Educational Studies with a language citation in Arabic. I’m from Glendale, AZ, where I worked at my local Starbucks and created financial literacy courses for high school students. In my free time, I love trying new restaurants, running by the Charles River, and listening to audiobooks.

Hi! My name is Grant Schwartz and I am a junior at Harvard Studying economics and government. In high school, I became fascinated with applying economics to public policy and financial markets in addition to pursuing my love of playing baseball. I have a passion for helping others succeed in competitive processes and hope to make the process as fun, rewarding, and enjoyable as possible. I am very excited to work with you!

Sophie Kim is an award-winning poet, author, playwright, filmmaker, and lyricist/librettist from Los Angeles, CA. Kim served as the 2018 Los Angeles County Youth Poet Laureate and is the author of the poetry collection SING THE BIRDS HOME. Sophie is a rising sophomore at Harvard.

Hello! My name is Oscar Berry, and I'm a student at Harvard studying Government and History. I'm originally from Boston, MA, ans was deeply involved with Model UN and youth journalism in high school. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis and following politics!

Hannah Martinez is a rising junior at Harvard College and studies History and Government. On campus, Hannah writes for The Harvard Crimson and plays for the quidditch team. Hannah also mentors weekly for Harvard’s Strong Women Strong Girls chapter. Off campus, Hannah has accrued extensive teaching experience, and is excited to begin working with Acceptitas!

Hi! I’m Ashley, a sophomore at the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University. I love all things at the intersection of social impact and business! In high school, I conducted a year-long digital marketing research project and advocated for menstrual equality through the Period Pants project. I also co-founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, 4ai, which was named a top 30 international social innovation corporation by the Diamond Challenge, and led me to be named as a part of 25 Under 25 Social Entrepreneurs. At Cornell, I am a Dyson scholar and am involved with consulting, marketing, and social entrepreneurship clubs. In my free time, I enjoy film photography, playing (and winning) in Mario Kart, Christopher Nolan films, and inhaling hot cheetos.

Hi, my name is Elias DeLeon and I'm a junior studying philosophy and government at Harvard. I hail from Salinas, California, sometimes called "The Salad Bowl of the World". In high school, I worked on my passion for writing short stories and collecting quotes while also being involved in tennis, Mock Trial, and Interact. I'm excited to work with you!

Enrique Flores is currently a sophomore at Stanford University where he is majoring in political science. In high school, Enrique's activities included varsity swim team, chamber orchestra, and student government. His main passion project included founding the Model United Nations Club and Latino Student Union at his high school. In his free time, Enrique enjoys running, hiking, and learning new languages.

Hi! My name is Jara Wilensky and I am a member of the Harvard Class of 2024. I am studying physics on the biophysics track in addition to being pre-med. I began tutoring students in 2016 and realized I had a passion for mentoring students, leading me to gradually expand my tutoring network to connect students with tutors and provide free services for those who cannot afford them. When I'm not working on psets or in a lab, you can find me playing on Harvard's polo team.

Hi, my name is Khusel Avirmed. I graduated recently from Cornell University, majoring in Environment and Sustainability / International Ag and Rural Development. I am currently working on my independent research in environment and sustainability at Cornell with an aim to publish in a scientific journal. Besides research, I am co-founded and developing Agcess, a startup that provides agricultural insights for smallholder farmers using satellite images. I am looking forward to sharing my experience and helping students in making their passion projects come true.

Hi I'm Melissa, go by Mel, a second year at the University of Chicago double majoring in Biochemistry and Chemistry, minoring in Spanish on a Pre-Medicine track. I love helping other people in any way that I can, so I've served and continue to serve as a mentor. Throughout high school I partook in a couple projects, such as writing my own book, co-founding a book club, running a small coffee business at my school, to name a few. Currently, in terms of myself, I started crocheting and making jewelry, and in terms of projects I am planning a scavenger hunt at my University, to expose students from my underserved community to college life. Can't wait to talk about your passions and work with you!

Mokhtar is a CS major at Cornell's College of Engineering, minoring in Business, Music and Game Design. What free time isn't spent on his own projects is often spent helping others with theirs, and he is a big proponent of self-improvement and finding ways to keep oneself productive. His recent projects include recording an album with the jazz band he leads, completing and releasing a video game through Cornell's Game Design Initiative, and building a physical online moderation bot using a Raspberry Pi and 3D-printed parts.

Reika, a student at Cornell University (2025), is an aspiring hospitality entrepreneur. She took a gap year after high school to pursue her passion for food, ultimately switching her major from commerce to hotel administration. From waitressing to digital marketing, she immersed herself in different roles in hospitality, earning invaluable work experiences and career connections. Reika’s 5-year goal is to work in consulting upon graduation.

Sebastian is a Cornell University student majoring in Computer Science and Computer & Electrical Engineering. He has a passion for creating new things and helping others grow! For fun, Sebastian loves reading cool books and watching soccer! In his freetime, he is developing a top-down 3D multiplayer game using Unreal Engine 4. He is also working on his own iOS app that he hopes will someday be a useful personal assistant!

Hi! My name is Sibani Ram and I am a rising pre-med junior at Duke University majoring in Evolutionary Anthropology with a concentration in Human Biology while minoring in English Literature. I am originally from Dubuque, Iowa and lived there for nearly my entire life before moving to North Carolina for college. After a very diverse and disconnected array of high school activities (sampled everything from educational legislation advocacy to features journalistic writing to music & memory volunteerism among several others), I came to college with no idea of what to major in. Only near the second half of my senior year of high school did I realize that what I cherished most were my classes/activities in both life science and literature. Currently, I'm working towards a medical school acceptance but also continuing to pursue my love for writing through journalism. I am excited to join acceptitas to help students navigate the undergraduate college application process and discover where their interests truly intersect.