CATHERINE is currently attending New York University’s CAS, pursuing a psychology degree and minoring in computer science and chemistry on the pre-medicine track. Catherine is part of the Presidential Honors Scholars Program, which accepts the top 10% of admitted students each year and has maintained being on the Dean’s List for all semesters. Catherine has worked in several research fields, including neuroscience and psychiatry, at NYU Langone, where she plans to pursue her undergraduate honors thesis. Additionally, in her spare time, she volunteers at NYU Langone’s Emergency Department and is a trained Crisis Counselor for the Crisis Text Line. Catherine is currently a Peer Notetaker and has served as a tutor at the University Learning Center at NYU and as a member of the CAS Student Council. Additionally, Catherine was a member of the varsity swim team at NYU, where she made history in several events by swimming within the top 10 times of all time for the team and was elected to participate on the conference team. Catherine has been honored with the title of CSCAA Individual Scholar All-American, the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award, and as a UAA All-Academic Honoree during her time.
Catherine graduated from Hunter College High School in 2020, where she maintained a 3.96/4.0 GPA and received 36/36 on the ACT (36E, 36M, 35W, 36 S), 800/800 on the Math II SAT, and 1500/1520 on the PSAT. In addition, she excelled in AP BC Calculus, AP Computer Science, AP Mandarin, and AP Physics. Catherine was a National Merit Finalist scholarship recipient, and her writing was nominated as a Scholastic Arts and Writing Honorary Mention. Additionally, Catherine was an active member and captain of the varsity swim team, where she became the first female swimmer in school history to win city championship events and qualify to swim at the state championships. At the state level, Catherine consistently placed within the top 10 for 3 years. Throughout her high school career, Catherine received several awards, including the Louisa Wingate Underhill Award nominated by the PSAL, USA Swimming Scholastic All-American, PSAL Most Outstanding Rookie, and MVP of the Girls’ Varsity Swim Team.
Catherine has a variety of experience tutoring, from regents-level courses, Algebra, to college-level courses such as Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Psychology, to swimming lessons. She knows how to deliver content in a variety of methods and to adjust the teaching style to fit every student’s needs. Catherine is also familiar with the Hunter Test process and understands its difficulties and importance of it. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music, playing the violin, fitness, and trying new foods around NYC.