Alton High School · Class of 2026

Sloan Smith — Future Dr. Sloan Smith

Aspiring Forensic Psychologist & Community Builder

I'm a senior at Alton High School with a 3.55 cumulative unweighted GPA (3.79 weighted), a passion for understanding the human mind, and a clear mission: to earn my PhD in Forensic Psychology and apply science in service of justice and healing. Outside the classroom, I'm building things — programs, communities, and a body of work that reflects who I am and where I'm going.

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Sloan Smith
Sloan Smith
3.79 Weighted GPA
4 Years Service
PhD The Goal
Academic Highlights

The Numbers & The
Coursework Behind Them

3.79 Weighted GPA AP+1.0 · Honors+0.5
3.55 Unweighted GPA 4.0 Scale
13 AP Courses · All Years
3yr PLTW Biomedical Track
4yr Spanish · Continuous
'26 Graduating · Alton, IL
↑ Upward Trajectory

Grades show consistent improvement year over year — from a developing freshman to a senior carrying three AP courses simultaneously alongside a live Biomedical Internship. The trajectory matters as much as any individual grade.

Grade 12 · Senior Year · 2025–2026 3 AP Courses · Biomedical Internship

AP · Social Science AP Psychology
AP · Mathematics AP Statistics
AP · English College Prep English 4 (H) AP
PLTW Biomedical · Year 3 of 3 Biomedical Internship
PLTW Biomedical · Science Human Body Systems PLTW 2
Social Science Sociology
Science Environmental Science
World Language · Year 4 Spanish 2A & 2B

Grade 11 · Junior Year · 2024–2025 AP Physics · Honors English & History

AP · Science Physics 1 (H) AP
PLTW Biomedical · Year 1 of 3 Principles of Biomedical Science
Honors · English Early Bird CP English 3 (H)
Honors · History U.S. History A & B (H)
Mathematics Algebra 2
World Language · Year 3 Spanish 1
Summer School · All A's American Government
Personal Finance Consumer Education

Grade 10 · Sophomore Year · 2023–2024 Science · Business · Art

Science Chemistry 1
Honors · English College Prep English 2 (H)
Mathematics Geometry
History Modern European History
Health Health
Business & Law Business Law · Ownership Mgmt
Fine Art Ceramics
Social Justice Race and Equity Seminar

Grade 9 · Freshman Year · 2022–2023 Foundation Year

Science Frosh Biology 1
Honors · English Frosh College Prep English 1 (H)
Mathematics Algebra 1
World Language · Year 1 Geography (Eastern Hemisphere)
Fine Art Drawing & Painting 1
Fine Art / Media Digital Photography
Family & Consumer Science Fam & Con Sci Careers
Summer School · Completed Communicating
Signature Initiative

The Patient
Enrichment Program

At 17, Sloan identified a real gap in patient care — people spending hours or days in hospital waiting rooms and wards with nothing to occupy their minds during one of the most stressful periods of their lives. She designed, launched, and personally championed a donation drive to collect enrichment items — games, puzzles, books, art supplies — delivered directly to hospital house supervisors for distribution to patients in need.

The program ran from August through September, was extended due to community response, and is now an ongoing annual program she continues to champion independently — unaffiliated with any hospital or institution, funded entirely through community donation.

Self-Founded Annual Program Community-Driven Mental Health Focus Hospital Partnership
"Sloan's Patient Enrichment project showcased her initiative and her ability to apply compassion and creativity to a meaningful cause. Whether she is leading, listening, or learning, Sloan approaches every endeavor with sincerity and purpose."
Kelly Paige · Biomedical Sciences Teacher, Alton High School · November 2025
Extracurriculars & Service

Organizations, Leadership
& Community Service

Academic Honor Society · Mathematics
Mu Alpha Theta

National mathematics honor society for high school and two-year college students. Membership reflects demonstrated excellence in mathematics coursework and academic achievement. Mu Alpha Theta's focus on mathematical rigor directly underpins Sloan's AP Statistics foundation — the analytical core of her forensic psychology career path.

Honor Society · National Organization · Academic Excellence
School Leadership Program
Link Crew

Peer mentorship and transition leadership program. Link Crew members are selected and trained to guide incoming freshmen through the high school transition — providing orientation, support, and ongoing connection throughout their first year. Reflects Sloan's natural role as someone peers turn to for guidance and a listening ear.

Peer Leadership · Mentorship · Student Transition Support
Community Volunteer Service
Salvation Army Meal Service

Regular volunteer service preparing and serving meals to community members in need at the Salvation Army. Direct service work that reflects Sloan's commitment to showing up for people in vulnerable circumstances — a practice that directly informs her goal of working with individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges.

Direct Service · Community Support · Ongoing Commitment
Academic Peer Support
Mathematics Tutoring

Volunteer math tutoring for students who need additional academic support. Translating complex mathematical concepts into accessible explanations — and doing it with patience — is exactly the kind of skill that makes an exceptional forensic psychologist who must explain technical findings to non-specialist audiences.

Peer Tutoring · Academic Support · STEM Mentorship
Faith Community Service
Church Nursery Leadership

Consistent volunteer service in her church nursery — providing care, engagement, and support for the youngest members of her faith community. Demonstrates reliability, compassion, and the ability to show up consistently for others in a caregiving role.

Faith Community · Caregiving · Consistent Service
Founder & Champion · Ongoing
Patient Enrichment Program

Self-designed, self-funded community initiative collecting enrichment items (games, puzzles, books, art supplies) for hospital patients experiencing cognitive decline, mental health crises, or lengthy hospital stays. Founded and personally championed — now an ongoing annual program entering its second year.

Program Founder · Annual Initiative · Hospital Community Impact
Career Vision

The Road to
Dr. Smith

Now · Class of 2026
Senior Year — Building the Foundation

Graduating Alton High School with a strong academic record, a body of service work, and a clear sense of direction. Applying to universities with strong psychology programs as the first step toward a forensic psychology doctorate.

2026–2030
Bachelor of Science — Psychology

Undergraduate degree in psychology with coursework in statistics, neuroscience, sociology, biology, and research methods. Building the scientific foundation that forensic graduate programs require. Seeking research experience and internship opportunities in criminal justice or mental health settings.

2030–2032
Master's Degree — Clinical or Forensic Psychology

Advanced graduate training in psychological assessment, clinical interviewing, and forensic evaluation frameworks. Supervised clinical hours. Beginning to specialize in the intersection of mental health, criminal behavior, and justice.

2032–2036
Doctoral Program — PhD in Forensic Psychology

Doctoral research, APA-accredited internship, and postdoctoral fellowship in forensic assessment. Specializing in violence risk evaluation, criminal responsibility, and the application of psychological science to questions of justice, culpability, and human behavior.

2036 and beyond
Dr. Smith — Forensic Psychologist

Licensed forensic psychologist — conducting evaluations, providing expert testimony, and contributing to a justice system that is more informed by science, more aware of human complexity, and more humane in its treatment of individuals navigating mental illness and crisis.

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Let's Connect

Whether you're an admissions officer, a scholarship committee, a community partner, or someone who wants to learn more about the Patient Enrichment Program — I'd love to hear from you.

✉ smithsloan6@gmail.com ↓ Download Resume

Alton, Illinois · Alton High School · Class of 2026