EDUCATI ON Flower Mound High School, Texas, Class of 2017 (Rank: 22/876, GPA: 3.94, ACT: 35)
WORK EX P ERI E NCE Nic Chae Productions - Owner (2013- current) Established and run my own photography and filmmaking business St. Albert School - Church PSAT Tutor (2014-current) Teach freshmen and sophomore PSAT techniques, tips, strategies throughout the school year Vandoren - Freelance/Senior Photographer (Nov. 2015) Hired by Vandoren (Clarinet reed company) for one of their informational brochures
NICOLAS CHAE
ACTIVITI E S & MEMB E RS H I P S Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra - Wind Symphony Principal Clarinet (11-12) The GDYO is a highly selective and prestigious group of ensembles that meet every Sunday to rehearse with fellow musicians of the highest caliber and perform two major concert yearly FMHS Marching Band - Woodwind Captain & Clarinet Section Leader (11-12) The woodwind captain is second in command and presides over the various woodwind instruments to ensure rehearsals run smoothly FMHS Photo Club - President (12), Vice President (11) Monthly meetings to discuss various photography techniques, photo of the month, and host field trips to local communities where photographers are able to practice their art in the field Korean American Youth Leadership Program - Member (9-11) Meet once of month with other Korean American High School students to discuss topics about our heritage, culture and unifying identity NHS, EHS, Spanish NHS, Science NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, Student Council (9-12)
AWARDS & H ONORS National Geographic Student Expeditions Scholarship to Ecuador and the Galapagos (11) One of 20 students nationwide to receive a full paid scholarship ($10,000) to a destination of my choosing on an 18-day excursion, accompanied by NG experts and other student photographers, biologists, and adventurers National Meri Finalist (12) AP Scholar with Distinction (11-12)
C O N TA C T 3416 Veronica Drive, Flower Mound, TX 75022 T: 972-219-1722
FMHS Band Concerto Competition Winner, FMHS Band Outstanding Student Leader Award, FMHS Band Senior Scholarship, Lewisville Education Foundation Scholarship, Principal's Award, FMHS Senior Spotlight Most Creative Award Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Wind Symphony Scholarship (12) 1st Place at St. Andres Kim Concerto Completion (12) Featured in Flower Mound Magazines Style’s article “Six Seniors to Watch” (August Issue, 2016) Nominated as one of six seniors at Flower Mound’s local high schools who have stood out in the fields of athletics, academics, and art
E: nicolaschae@gmail.com CommonApp ID: (16508212)
SK ILLS & TA LE NT S Spanish (Speaking, Reading & Writing), Korean (Speaking & Reading) lay Clarinet, Piano, Saxophone, Guitar Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Final Cut Pro