Laya Kumar
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Currently attends: University of Texas (UT)
Graduation year: 2024
Also accepted into: University of California Los Angeles – Achievement Scholarship, University of California Berkeley – Generation Change Scholarship, Southern Methodist University – Honors Program and Achievement Scholarship, Baylor University – Academic Scholarship, University of Texas at Dallas – Academic Excellence Scholarship, University of Texas at Arlington – Presidential Honors Scholarship, Louisiana State University – Ogden Honors Program and Academic Scholarship
High School Statistics: Top 5% of class, 34 ACT
High School Extracurriculars: National Honor Society President, Women’s Soccer Co-Captain, Student Council Secretary, Health Occupations Students of America, Science Olympiad, Calculus Club
Current major(s): BS, Computational Biology
Current minor(s): Statistics
Social Media(s): LinkedIn
Laya is a dedicated and accomplished mentor hailing from Dallas, Texas. With a proven track record, Laya brings a wealth of experience to guide you toward your collegiate goals. Beginning her journey by tutoring peers at her local library and boosting high school students’ test scores and GPA, Laya’s expertise is grounded in tangible results. Her mentoring journey evolved as she empowered women in STEM at her university and provided essential guidance to freshmen in her research lab, shaping their college success strategies. Laya’s own college acceptance into prestigious institutions was built on specialized extracurriculars, stellar test scores, and a compelling narrative that resonated with admissions committees. Her diverse participation in both engineering and pre-health tracks during high school showcases her multi-faceted knowledge. If you’re seeking to explore potential careers, construct impactful internships, or enhance your extracurricular lineup, Laya is your go-to mentor. Her skills extend to crafting effective study plans that elevate test scores and GPA.
Laya is active in various student organizations related to business, cybersecurity and software engineering. She thrives in competitive arenas, participating in hackathons that fuel her creativity, science sprints that challenge her analytical acumen, and case studies that mirror real-world problem-solving. She has held internships doing biological research for her university lab, technical project management for a start-up, and cybersecurity work for PwC. In her free time, Laya enjoys reading fantasy novels, watching the Dallas Cowboys, and exploring the beautiful city of Austin.
