For DonorsFor Applicants
user profile avatar

Layla Wells

555

Bold Points

1x

Nominee

1x

Finalist

Bio

My name is Layla Simone Wells, and I am a young black student with a passion for learning and serving those around me who plans to begin studying at UCLA in the fall! I love visual, hands-on activities and enjoy learning through doing. I am involved in my school and city community; in my high school career, I have been in the following positions/organizations: - California Scholarship Federation - Yearbook Staff - National Honor Society (3yrs) - Leadership Education and Development (2yr--Executive Member) - Senior Class President - Varsity Track & Field (3yrs) - Artistry and Community Club (3yr--Co-President) - Community Service Club (2yr--Activity Coordinator and Advertisement Head) - Skate Club - Mental Health Club - Journaling and Affirmation Club - Pre-Medicine Club (3yrs) - Health Career Ladder (2yrs--run through Western University of Health Sciences) - Road to Redemption Inc. (4yrs--Secretary/Liaison) - Novus Foundation (Board Member/Scholarship Committee) A few of my awards are as follows: - Sword of the Spirit Character Award Recipient - Microsoft Office Specialist (Officially certified in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) - Honor Roll w/ 4.0+ Recognition (since elementary) - AP Scholar w/ Honor Award (earning a 4 or higher on 3+ AP tests) - National African American Recognition Program Award

Education

University of California-Los Angeles

Bachelor's degree program
2024 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Biological and Physical Sciences

Upland Christian Academy

High School
2011 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

      To become an MD or PhD and develop/build on cures for diseases and other ailments

    • Teacher's Assistant

      Immanuel Praise Fellowship
      2024 – Present11 months

    Sports

    Track & Field

    Varsity
    2021 – Present3 years

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Novus Foundation Inc. — Board Member
      2023 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Road to Redemption Inc. — Secretary and liaison between organization and school clubs
      2020 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy