Emily Johanson is a high achieving student from Ridgefield, CT who graduated from Ridgefield High School in 2014. She earned a 4.23 GPA and high scores on the ACT, SAT, and SAT subject tests. Emily took a rigorous course load including many Honors and AP classes. She was recognized for her academic excellence through various awards. Outside of class, Emily conducted science research and was involved in her community through organizations like Relay for Life and her high school's genocide assembly. She held leadership roles at YWCA Camp Hochelaga in Vermont for seven years. Emily also tutored peers and worked internships to gain experience.

1. Emily Johanson
69 Indian Cave Road ● Ridgefield, CT 06877 ● Phone: (203)885-2541 ● E-Mail: emjohans@umich.edu
Secondary School
Ridgefield High School (RHS) GPA: 4.23 ACT: 30 SAT: 2100
Graduation: 2014 AP: World History=4 US History=5 English Lang & Comp=5
SATII: World Hist.=710 English Lit & Comp=4 Biology=4 Psychology=4
US History=720 Gov. and Politics=4
English Literature= 670
Course Work- Honors and AP
AP Government and Politics AP Biology AP English Literature AP United States History
AP English Language and Composition AP Psychology AP World History Science Research (Year 1, 2)
French I, II, II, IV Honors Chemistry Honors Biology Honors Earth Science Honors
Global History I Honors English I, II Honors
Awards, Academic Honors & Certifications
Excellence in Global History I Honors High Honor Roll Achievement in English I Honors
Achievement in Algebra I AP Scholar National Honor Society Member
Holy Cross Book Award ‘Laga Cup Award Certified: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, AED
French V Honors Award
Academic Enrichment
Science Research: The Effects of Low-Dose Aspirin and Calcium Supplementation in the Reduction
of Risk and Management of Preeclampsia in Developing Countries
-Southern Connecticut Invitational Science and Engineering Fair Proposed Research Presenter Grade 11
-Ridgefield High School Symposium Presenter Grade 10, 11
-Science Research Booklet Committee Member Grade 10, 11
Community Service, Leadership, and Activities
YWCA Board of Vermont Grades 9, 10, 11
-Nominated and elected to the YWCA Board to serve as liaison to set organizational structure and
policy for Camp Hochelaga (95 years old), the only residential YWCA camp still running in the US
YWCA Camp Hochelaga of Vermont (7 Years) Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
-Received the ‘Laga Cup; highest camper honor for commitment, integrity, spirit and leadership
-Selected to participate in Counselor-In-Training Leadership Program
-Hired by Camp Director to work as full time Camp Counselor
-Key participant in musicals (3 leading roles in Annie, Seussical, Mother Goose) and Senior Banquet
-Co-directed the 2013 musical Into the Woods
Relay for Life, American Cancer Society Grades 9, 10, 11
Fundraise and walk to support cancer survivors and families in a community wide program
Man’s Inhumanity Against Man Assembly at RHS Grade 10, 11
-Student leader in annual genocide assembly; facilitated discussion on eight stages of genocide during
breakout session; past assembly speakers include Holocaust victims and child soldiers from Africa
-Attended the assembly as a sophomore

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Tutoring Grade 11, 12
- Academic tutor in subjects including geometry, biology, algebra
Child Care
-Take care of young children Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Senior Internship
-Worked as a receptionist, cleaner, marketing specialist, and performed other tasks at a private, small business
-Internship was at Lisa Jags Salon and Spa
Special Interests
-Swimming, sailing, kayaking, Vermont
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