About me
I am a high-achieving student with a strong academic record and a consistent commitment to leadership, service, and community-building.
My interests center on business, finance, and social entrepreneurship, and I am drawn to opportunities that combine analytical thinking with real-world impact.
I am seeking an undergraduate program that values initiative, collaboration, and meaningful engagement beyond the classroom.
Academic Profile
Approximate GPA: 3.99–4.0
SAT: 1530 (790 Math, 740 Reading and Writing)
My strongest academic areas include analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and structured thinking, particularly in mathematics. I approach academics with a growth mindset and consistently pursue advanced coursework alongside meaningful extracurricular responsibilities.
I maintain a near-perfect academic record while balancing a demanding schedule of leadership roles, athletics, and service commitments. My coursework reflects strong quantitative skills, consistent academic discipline, and a clear commitment to long-term excellence.
Leadership and Service
Co-founder and leader, social entrepreneurship club
Help lead a student organization focused on business-driven solutions to community challenges. Manage social media and contribute to planning and execution of club initiatives.
C-teen leader
Lead peer engagement in an international Jewish teen community through creative programs and community-building.
Participate in service learning initiatives and plan to expand long-term volunteering with Jasa.
Service learning and ongoing volunteering
Signature Project
Interviewing local business owners to help teens understand how the business world really works — the decisions, the risks, and the lessons behind every successful venture.
These conversations are shared on my YouTube channel, Before the Brand by Ellie Stepankoff.
School and Community Involvement
Law review
Strengthen critical reading, writing, and analytical skills.Avenues ambassador
Represent the school through tours, student panels, and community events.Math buddies tutor and BigFuture ambassador
Support younger students academically and assist peers with college and career readiness.
Consistent engagement in school-based and community organizations that emphasize communication, mentorship, and representation.
Athletics and Long-Term Commitment
Five to six years of consistent participation, practicing several times per week.
Recreational tennis
Girls varsity basketball manager
Support team organization, planning, and daily operations while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Competitive dance
Twelve years of training as a competitive dancer, including time as a company member, with performances at studio showcases and competitions.
Assistant dance teacher
Three to four years assisting instructors in leading classes and mentoring younger dancers.
Experience and Forward Focus
Professional exploration
Short-term experience in healthcare, billing, and finance, including a paid internship at a brokerage firm.
Global experience
Participated in a short-term study abroad program in Italy focused on product pitching and communication.
Plans include sustained volunteering, a business or finance-focused passion project, and the development of a nonprofit initiative.
Looking ahead
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Ellie Stepankoff
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