Savannah Greenbaum

Hometown

Fishers, IN (Fishers High School)

Academic Interests

Hispanic Studies, Biology, Pre-Med

Why W&M

I almost did not apply to William & Mary. In fact, I removed it from my Common App just a week before the application deadline. As an out-of-state student, I assumed attending simply wouldn't be financially possible. I knew the campus was gorgeous; I knew there was robust academic opportunity, and as a history nerd, I could already picture myself exploring Williamsburg. I desperately wanted a college community that facilitated mentorship and promoted intellectual curiosity.

The night the application was due, I had a spontaneous feeling I had to apply-maybe it could be made possible. I submitted the essays I had spent countless hours writing and hoped for the best. When I was not only accepted, but informed I was a 1693 semifinalist, I was ecstatic. I jumped out of my seat and threw my hands in the air in the middle of AP Chemistry I was so overwhelmed with excitement. Becoming a finalist, and later being invited to 1693 Scholars Weekend, only made me more certain that I had found a place unlike any other. After the first day of the program, I vividly remember telling my mom that I had never been surrounded by so many people who were genuinely invested in one another's success. The warmth and encouragement were unlike anything I had experienced. So, when Dr. Cristol called to ask if I would join the 1693 Scholars Program, there was only one possible answer: an enthusiastic "Yes!"

High School Activities

Research Intern, Herman B. Wells Center for Pediatric Research
Intern, Fishers Health Department
President, Speech and Debate
Founder and President, Women in STEM
Program Leader, Museum Apprentice Program at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Student Board Member, Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation
Founder and President, Women in STEM Mentorship Program
President, Creating Action Through Service
Coach, Learn to Skate at the Fuel Tank
Shadowing at Riley Hospital for Children
Officer, Fishers Tutors
Member, Principal's Advisory Council
Student Leader, Fire and Water Student Ministries
Unit 1 Member, We the People
Member, National Honor Society

Awards / Distinctions

GE Reagan Scholar
Lilly Endowment Scholar
Coca-Cola Scholars Finalist
ISSDA Discussion State Runner-Up
National Spanish Exam Plata Award
Seal of Biliteracy - English & Spanish
National Merit Commended Scholar
AP Scholar with Distinction
ISSDA Discussion Regional Champion
Clint Wilson Good Neighbor Spirit Scholar
We the People Regional Runner-Up
We the People State Finalist
HOSA Prepared Speaking and Writing State Finalist
Summa Cum Laude Freshman-Senior Year