My name is Marne Garretson, and I am pleased to announce that I recently completed my first semester of college at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia. During this semester, I was enrolled in the following classes: Principles of Biology, General Chemistry I, Intermediate Composition, Pre-Calculus, Orientation to College, and Honors Freshman Seminar. I completed this semester as a Global Honors Scholar earning a 3.25 GPA. Currently, for the spring semester, I am enrolled in the following classes: Diversity of Life, General Chemistry II, Composition & Literature: Short Story, Italian Renaissance Art: The Early Renaissance, Survey of Western Art: Medieval & Renaissance, and Seminar for Studying Abroad. I am also enrolled in a Yoga class for enjoyment.
I completed my freshman year in high school at Clarksburg High School in Clarksburg, Maryland. At Clarksburg High School, I was an Advanced Placement Power Scholar. I completed honors and Advanced Placement Courses. I completed the school year with a 3.8 GPA while studying: AP Government, Honors Algebra II, Honors Physics, Honors English, Spanish, and Choir. I also played on the JV Volleyball Team and the JV Softball Team. I was a member of the Debate and Model United Nations Club.
I am the founder of Educational Books & Media, an e-bookstore that is an approved seller with Amazon.com. I am also the founder of SheaMarne, a company that manufactures scented body butter made from shea butter.
I will be entering Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia this fall. At Mary Baldwin College, I will be joining the Class of 2013. I will be participating in the Program for the Exceptionally Gifted and the Honors Scholars Program. I plan to major in Clinical Laboratory Science. My career goal is to become a Physician Scientist. I am currently participating in a Physician Scientist Training Program. It is a longitudinal program that prepares students to enter the biomedical field. For two summers, I attended classes taught by medical students in topics such as: statistics, anatomy, histology, microbiology, genetics, scientific writing, scientific presentation. I made presentations on HIV/AIDS, Diabetes and Hypertension. This summer, I am working in a laboratory assisting scientists with research. Please see my research tab to learn more about this summer's project.
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