Katherine Zhao

Architecture

Arts & CultureSTEM & ResearchCommunity Service

Accepted

CORUMUSCWUGTUVAUTACOR · UM · USC · WU · GT · UVA · UTA

Founder & Editor-in-Chief @ ChromaticscarsreviewArts & Culture

Founded an international literary/art magazine, built the website and hired a global editorial staff, publishing three issues.

Intern @ GuilorarchitectsSTEM & Research

Interned at an architecture firm drafting technical maps and training in SketchUp and AutoCAD.

Student @ CIAO: Center for Introduction to Architecture OverseasSTEM & Research

Competitive three-week program studying Rome's architecture and building a sustainable biofarming model.

Student @ Cornell University Architecture Summer IntensiveSTEM & Research

Completed Cornell's six-week online architecture intensive (2023).

Volunteer Instructor @ Local Art CenterCommunity Service

Taught painting, ceramics, dance, acting and music to campers ages 4-14.

Co-Editor-in-Chief @ Guidepost (School Newspaper)Arts & Culture

Led the editing team and production cycle, doing InDesign layout and teaching journalism.

Co-Editor-in-Chief & Co-President @ School Literary & Art MagazineArts & Culture

Co-led the magazine, hosting workshops and overseeing layout and editing.

President @ Art History ClubLeadership

Facilitated discussions on social-justice themes and presented club research to local officials.

Classically Trained Pianist @ IndependentArts & Culture

Ten-year pianist; earned ABRSM Grade 8 with Distinction and a perfect score on NY State's highest music exam.

Co-Founder @ Share Minds ProjectCommunity Service

Co-founded a nonprofit shipping iPads with educational tools to underprivileged children in Bolivia.

Best of Issue @ National High School Poetry Contest

Gold Key, Silver Keys & Honorable Mentions @ Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

First Place @ Wildlife Forever Fish Art Competition (NY State)

First Place (Platinum) @ Concours National de Francais

Second Prize @ Concert Festival International Piano Competition