Hobbies and interests
Research
Community Service And Volunteering
Social Justice
National Honor Society (NHS)
Biology
Tutoring
Track and Field
Athletic Training
Public Health
Advocacy And Activism
Reading
Academic
Sociology
Social Science
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Anthropology
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I read books daily
Jason Starr
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WinnerJason Starr
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WinnerBio
Hello, my name is Jason Starr, and I am a senior at BHS who is passionate in public health research and community service. I appreciate your time and consideration for my application!
In high school, I pursued public health by getting certified in Epidemiology from JHU, placing semifinalist in Biology Olympiad, interning in Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and creating a disease model for COVID-19 health equity (www.localcovidmodel.org). I published 3 first-authored papers in ICBB (International Conference for Bioengineering & Biotech), IEEE ICIIBMS, APHA’s annual meeting, and the JBEB journal. At ICBB, I was the only high school student to win the Best Paper Award. I was named a Regeneron STS Scholar and a Jack Kent Cooke Semifinalist, and I placed in several regional science fairs.
Also, I founded Tutor Partnerships (TP, www.tutorpartnerships.com), a nonprofit that matches volunteer tutors with younger students in need. Leading a team of 29, I established chapters of our program in 27 schools. I host in-person orientations and award ceremonies to motivate tutors and create a sense of community. We were selected by NPSS, President Biden’s call-to-action, for Student Support Accelerator induction.
My single mom’s small business is struggling due to COVID-19, and our FAFSA EFC is 0. I was recently accepted to college early decision but did not receive any financial aid despite qualifying for Pell grant. With scholarships, I hope to afford college, pursue my career, support my future family, and help others. Thank you so much for considering me!
Education
Briarcliff High School
High SchoolMajors:
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Minors:
- Engineering, Other
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Education, General
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- History and Political Science
Career
Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
I hope to become a professor to pursue teaching and academic research. I aspire to share my passion in public health and computer science with my students, equipping them with skillsets needed to practice in the field and produce advancements in research.
Trainee
Cornell University NYS Public Health Citizen Leader Certification2021 – 2021Trainee, completed 5 courses on Coursera
Johns Hopkins University Epidemiology in Public Health Practice Specialization Certification2020 – 20211 yearResearch Intern
Lab of Dr. Tim Duong, Albert Einstein School of Medicine2022 – Present2 years
Sports
Baseball
Intramural2012 – 20197 years
Track & Field
Varsity2019 – Present5 years
Cross-Country Running
Varsity2019 – Present5 years
Awards
- 1st place in a JV invitational meet
Research
Public Health
Pennsylvania State University under mentorship of Dr. Morgan Kain — Principle Investigator2022 – PresentPublic Health
Stanford University under mentorship of Dr. Morgan Kain — Principal Investigator2020 – 2021Public Health
Pennsylvania State University under the mentorship of Dr. Morgan Kain — Principal Investigator2021 – 2022
Arts
Independent Piano Playing
MusicNYSSMA Level 32012 – 2019Briarcliff High School Band
Music2019 winter concert, 2019 spring concert, 2018 winter concert, 2018 spring concert, 2017 winter concert, 2017 spring concert, 2016 winter concert2016 – 2020
Public services
Volunteering
Boston COVID-Tutoring — Leadership Team Outreach Officer2020 – 2021Advocacy
Student Coalition for Human Dignity — Co-President2019 – PresentVolunteering
Briarcliff Tutor Partnership — President2020 – PresentVolunteering
Tutor Partnerships (nonprofit, www.tutorpartnerships.com) — Founder/President2021 – Present
Future Interests
Advocacy
Politics
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Entrepreneurship
Femi Chebaís Scholarship
I hope to obtain a graduate degree in public health and become a professor to pursue teaching and academic research. I aspire to share my passion in public health with my students, equipping them with skillsets needed to practice in the field and produce advancements in research.