Akshara Karthik
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Waxhaw
2
Languages
1
year of professional experience
Hard working, motivated, curious and service-minded student striving for a education and career in medical field.
Work History
Student Participant - Saturday Academy Pre-College
1 Month- Engaging in a 30-hour curriculum covering anatomy, physiology, disease pathology, and pharmacology.
- Analyzing real-world medical scenarios and scientific dilemmas while collaborating with industry professionals.
- Earning a certificate of participation in bio-medicine, completing 23 contact hours and 7 independent study hours.
Explore Program - Psychology, Neuroscience & Pre-M
- Completed a four-day intensive program split between neuroscience and pre-med disciplines.
- Conducted a sheep brain dissection and administered diagnostic psychological tests.
- Examined preserved healthy and cancerous organs to study anatomy and disease pathology.
Participant - Outset - Pediatrics/Internal Medicine
- Assisted 10+ peers weekly in math and English, helping improve grades by an average of one letter grade.
- Developed personalized study guides that increased test performance by 20%.
- Strengthened communication skills by adapting teaching methods to different learning styles.
Education
High School Diploma
- Weighted GPA: 3.78
- Test Scores: ACT 30 (Reading 30, English 34, Math 25, Science 22) | SAT 1310 (Reading 690, Math 620)
- Coursework: AP Biology, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art 2D, Honors English 4, Honors Founding Principles of the US & NC: Civic Literacy, Forensic Science
- Extracurriculars: Weight Training (Grades 10-12), Personal Art (Grades 9-12), Bharatanatyam Dance (Pre-K to 9), Carnatic Vocalist (Pre-K to 9).
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Google Workspace (Docs
Sheets
Slides)
Backstage support and prop design (Isn't this what you did?)
Problem-solving
Organizing volunteering events
Accomplishments
- Featured Artist, SECU Bank (Grade 10): Original scratch art piece chosen for a prolonged public showcase, remaining on display beyond the standard exhibition window.
- CPR Certified - Learned through Health Science curriculum at school - Earned high praise from both instructor and peers alike for outstanding performance
- Accomplished Performer: Participated in numerous cultural events organized by the Federation of Indian Associations and won multiple group and individual competitions
Languages
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Student Participant - Saturday Academy Pre-College
University of North Carolina - Charlotte
09.2026 - 2027Read More
Explore Program - Psychology, Neuroscience & Pre-M
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
06.2026 - 06.2026Read More
Participant - Outset - Pediatrics/Internal Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
06.2025 - 06.2025Read More
Marvin Ridge High School
High School Diploma
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