Honor Society® member
Andrea Nicholson-Vargas
- International Relations
- Class of 2027
- Washington, DC
Member since October 2025
About
Andrea Nicholson-Vargas is a driven and disciplined student committed to reaching her fullest potential through academic excellence, leadership, and service. She has completed over 120 hours of community service and founded a chess affiliation in the DMV, demonstrating initiative and community engagement. Andrea also works part-time at Chopt Creative Salad Company at Union Station, where she has strengthened her teamwork, networking, and resilience. A trilingual student-athlete fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, she excels both inside and outside the classroom. Andrea plans to major in International Business or International Relations and aspires to become a diplomat representing Mexico, bringing dedication and excellence to every endeavor.
Education
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Bay Atlantic University
Philosophy
2026
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University of the District of Columbia
International Relations
2026
Honors and awards
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QuestBridge College Prep Scholar (2026)
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College Board National Recognition Award – First Generation Scholar (2026)
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honor roll
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Parkmont Poetry Contest – Semi-Finalist
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College Board Brand Ambassador/Share Squad Award (2025
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2018 Line Hotel Art Contest Winner
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Principal’s Honor Roll, Girls Global Academy (2025-2026)
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Ranked #1 in volunteer service hours (2 consecutive years at JTCC)
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Matriculate Scholar (2026)
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Pre-college summer program:Meridian International Center Future Leaders Academy Participant (2026)
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College Board Brand Ambassador(Sept–Dec 2025)
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USTA National Essay Contest Winner (2018); Sectional Winner (2019
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USTA Junior Scholarship Recipient (3x)
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Junior Sponsorship – Yonex USA Tennis Team
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Junior Tennis Champion Center Gala Honoree (2023)
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L1 National Tennis Tournament Participant
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Placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in numerous tennis and chess tournaments
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FILA R.E.A.C.H (Realizing Extraordinary Accomplishments with Courage and Humility) Award (2021)
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Foreign Service Worker (including diplomat)
- Graduate school interests
University of Oregon
Redlands University
University of Vermont
Miami University
Bard College
UC Riverside
American University
George Washington U
Brandies
University of Washington
Connecticut College
University of Notre Dame
Brown U
Bowdoin
Middlebury
claremont mckenna
Swarthmore
Pomona College- Outside the classroom
Tennis
Chess
Volunteering
Hosting chess tournaments
Traveling
Health & Nutrition (Fitness)
UFC/MMA
Reading
Window shopping
Experience
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VegHeaven; Part time Baker
Washington, DC
Mar 2026 – Apr 2026
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Lafayette Tennis Association; Staff/coach
Washington, DC
Jun 2022 – Nov 2022
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Chess Tutor
Church (2nd Baptist Church, Washington, DC) February 2026-Present
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Asha Enterprise–Yearone Académie; Fight Court TV Paid Summer Internship
Online/Remote June 2026-Present
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Chopt Creative Salad Company; Part time Saladmaker
Washington, DC April 2026-Present
Volunteering
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Volunteer
Martha’s Table
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Volunteer
Acing Autism; Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC)
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Volunteer at numerous community outreach programs/festivals
Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC)
Languages
- English (UK) Fluent
- Spanish Fluent
- Italian Intermediate
Additional information
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