Progressed to Minerva University
More selective than Stanford, MIT and the Ivy League schools, and with only 1% of applicants accepted*, Elina’s acceptance to
Minerva University is a reflection of her remarkable academic aptitude and dedication to her extracurricular interests.
Minerva University is celebrated for its forward-thinking, immersive approach to higher education. Students study on different campuses each semester in cities like San Francisco, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Tokyo and Seoul, combining a rigorous education with travel and personal development opportunities. The university has been recognized as the most innovative university in the world for the third consecutive year** and has been named by Forbes as one of the Top Schools Preparing Students for Future Careers***.
Elina joined CATS Academy Boston in Grade 10 and has actively diversified her college application through a blend of academics and
extracurriculars. Balancing 11 Advanced Placement and Honors courses with her passion for music, dance and theater, she has actively
contributed to the school community as a leader in Student Government and through the creation of local and international service projects.
Sarah Hoffman, College Counselor at CATS Boston said: “Elina has been an extraordinary leader during her three years at CATS. She has been an outstanding scholar in our highest level of classes, earning one of the few perfect 4.0 GPAs. Creatively she has been an enthusiastic participant in our theater, dance and music productions. She runs the Student Government Association and National Honor Society like a skilled adult, organized, insightful and motivational. At CATS she has been a beacon of social justice, creating local and international service projects, like an Amnesty International writing campaign.”
Talking about her experience at CATS Academy Boston, Elina said: “CATS Academy college counseling program and the teachers were a huge help in the process of choosing and getting admitted to the college of my dreams. Whenever I was conflicted or unsure if a university I chose would be a good fit for me, I found support in my college counselor and my teachers. Additionally, Minerva University is a very tough school to get admitted to and the admission process was complicated, but with great guidance it was much easier for me to complete the application and get in.”
Nationality: Russian
Program: High School Diploma
Destination: Minerva University
Advanced Placement Courses: AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP United States History
Honors Courses: World History I Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors, Biology Honors, World History II Global Conflicts Honors, Multivariable Calculus Honors, Physics Honors
Other Courses: Environmental Science, Musical Theatre, Theatre Acting, Advanced Acting
Extracurriculars: Elina is the Head of Student Government at CATS Academy Boston, as well as a member of National Honor Society, Diversity Club, the Dance Team and the Newspaper Club. She has participated in Model United Nations and performed in a variety of school plays. Elina is also the organizer of our monthly CATS Café music showcase.
