Karen Zevelev

Education

Medicine and Science Program | Honor Roll

Advanced coursework: AP Psychology, AP Calculus AB, AP Seminar, AP World History

4.0

2026

Expected Graduation: June

GPA

CUNY College Now Courses:

• Business and Personal Finance

• Philosophy

Skills & Interests

Communication & Public Speaking

Nationally awarded debater; experience leading workshops, organizing research, and building arguments under pressure

Financial Literacy

Finance Club Treasurer; coursework and internships in personal finance, investment strategy, and business modeling

Community Leadership

Director of 75+ volunteer tutors at Midwood Hornet Helpers; consistent organizer and outreach coordinator

Writing & Research

Publisher of Finance Blueprint, a student-run finance blog; authored paper on teenage spending habits through upper-level research seminar

Technology & Tools

Proficient in Excel, Google Workspace, and financial tracking software

Teamwork & Collaboration

Experience in debate leadership, volunteer scheduling, tutoring coordination, and campaign canvassing

Athletics

Played on school’s lacrosse team for one year; active in school clubs and event planning

To gain admission to a university where I can continue exploring intersections between finance, public service, and healthcare, while contributing to research-based, mission-driven communities.

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Objective

Highlights

Academic Growth

4.0 GPA in rigorous pre-professional program; completed AP and college-level coursework

Internships

Finance intern at SmartSolar (via Ladder) and RD Services; communications liaison for Laise Faire Accounting

Leadership

Treasurer of Finance Club; Director of Midwood Hornet Helpers; senior leadership in debate team

Public Service

Volunteered at local food pantry and senior center; canvassed for Adrienne Adams

Clubs & Organizations

Debate (3+ years), Key Club (3 years), UNICEF (3 years), Finance Club, Thrive Scholars

Research & Writing

Completed a paper on teenage spending for research seminar; writes Finance Blueprint blog

Experience Snapshot

Academic

4 APs, 2 College Now courses, Junior and Senior Research

Internships

SmartSolar (finance), RD Services (finance), Laise Faire Accounting (communications)

Leadership

Director of 75+ volunteers, Treasurer of Finance Club, Debate Team Leader

Public Engagement

Food pantry volunteer, senior center assistant, political canvasser

Next Goals

Academic Development Goal

Strengthen Debate & Writing through Summer Programs

Higher Ed Goal

Apply to Programs Merging Economics, Law & Public Service

Career Exploration Goal

Pursue Finance Internships in Healthcare & Sustainability