Graduation Profile: Joann

🎓Academic Foundations & Achievements

  • School: East High School, Wichita, KS
  • Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Candidate
  • High School Distinction: IB Diploma Candidate | Summa Cum Laude | Principal’s Honor Roll
  • College Acceptance: Kansas State University (K-State), University of Kansas (KU), University of Saint Joseph (USJ), and Wichita State University (WSU)
  • Committed Destination: Wichita State University (WSU)
  • Anticipated Major: Biomedical Engineering / Pre-Med Track
  • Credentials & Honors: ACT Workkeys NCRC Platinum Certification | Varsity Letter Award and Bars | Received IB Stole | Black Cultural Club Cord | ACT Workkeys NCRC Platinum Cord

🧠IB Core Components & Thesis Work

  • Extended Essay (EE): Conducted a comparative analysis on the structural integrity of biodegradable polymer scaffolds used in tissue engineering.
  • Theory of Knowledge (TOK): Investigated the ethical boundaries and limitations of using algorithmic data and AI models in diagnostic medicine.
  • Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): Completed 150+ hours of service, including volunteering at local Wichita medical centers, job-shadowing biomedical technicians, and hosting STEM workshops for middle school students.

🏆Key Strengths & Skillsets

  • Competitive Academic Profile: Elite-tier applicant with multiple admissions offers across prominent regional research universities and specialized health-science institutions.
  • Laboratory Proficiency: Trained in rigorous university-level lab safety, experimental design, and quantitative data analysis through IB Biology and Chemistry Internal Assessments.
  • Advanced Mathematics & Analytics: Strong mathematical foundation tailored for complex engineering models and statistical data analysis.
  • Technical Communication: Mastered translating complex raw experimental data into highly structured, peer-review-style scientific research papers.

🏐Co-Curricular & Arts Engagement

  • Volleyball: Played for 4 years | Varsity Volleyball for 2 years
  • Soccer: Played for 2 years
  • Music: Band for 1 year | Varsity Band for 1 year
  • Clubs: Black Cultural Club | French Club | YoungLife Club

🗺️Next Steps at Wichita State University

  • Shocker Pride: Choosing to stay local to utilize state-of-the-art innovation labs, engineering facilities, and collaborative medical networks in Wichita.
  • Academic Placement: Entering WSU with advanced standing credits earned from high-score IB Higher Level (HL) science and mathematics examinations.
  • Campus Engagement: Aiming to join the Cohen Honors College and connect with the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) for early undergraduate research opportunities.