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Grace McCormick

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Bio

I am a driven and passionate student that hopes to pursue User Interface Development for a non-profit upon graduation. I have experience as a UI contractor and intern at various companies in the greater Austin area. I have had the privilege to volunteer and work for various non-profit organizations such as Lifeworks Austin and Georgetown Trail Foundation. In 2020, Lifeworks Austin was hit hard as many teenagers affected by homelessness could no longer commute to their facilities. I was able to design and implement a UI to allow these teenagers to access many of these life-saving services through their phone instead. Being able to apply my passion for UI development towards beneficial causes has made me sure this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. I am currently overextending myself significantly in order to afford college. I take more than a full load credit-wise, and work about 30 hours a week. Your scholarship would mean the opportunity to immerse myself fully in my studies and take a step back from work.

Education

Southwestern University

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Philosophy
    • Computer Science

Austin Community College District

Associate's degree program
2021 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Philosophy
    • Computer Science

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

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

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Computer Software

    • Dream career goals:

      Senior Engineer

    • Web Development Intern

      Capital Commercial Investments
      2022 – Present2 years
    • Website Developer and Social Media Manager

      Cyclewerx
      2019 – 20212 years
    • HTML/CSS User Success Specialist

      Shipstation
      2020 – 20211 year
    • ACT/SAT Tutor

      Cram Crew
      2022 – 2022
    • UI/UX Intern

      Specific Energy
      2021 – 20221 year
    • UI Contractor

      Lifeworks Austin
      2020 – 20211 year

    Sports

    Cheerleading

    Varsity
    2018 – 20202 years

    Awards

    • TAPPS 3A State Champion

    Basketball

    Varsity
    2008 – 201911 years

    Awards

    • TAPPS 3A Area Champions

    Arts

    • RRCA

      Dance
      2018 – 2020

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Georgetown Trails Foundation — I designed and coded a website for the foundation from scratch.
      2021 – 2022

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy