Activities | Philip Jeong

Hi, I am Philip Jeong, a senior from Atlanta, Georgia.

Activity Type: Community Service (Volunteer)
Position/Leadership Description:
Founder & President
Organization Name:
ACORN4ALL (501(c)(3) Nonprofit) | acorn4all.com
Participation Grade Levels:
9, 10, 11, 12
Timing of Participation:
10 hrs/week, 30 weeks/year
Description (150 characters):
Founded nonprofit leading 100+ volunteers; planned and led 20+ outreach initiatives, raised $30K+, established 10+ partnerships in U.S. & Africa

Activity Type: Community Service (Volunteer)
Position/Leadership Description:
Team Leader | Volunteer | Cellist | Mentor
Organization Name:
ACORN4ALL Outreach; Navajo, Africa, Disability, Homeless, & Single mom Shelters
Participation Grade Levels:
9, 10, 11, 12
Timing of Participation:
30 hrs/week, 8 weeks/year
Description (150 characters):
Served 1,420+ children; created 50+ art programs, distributed 5390+ art kits, performed 10+ cello recitals, mentored 50+ students

Activity Type: Art
Position/Leadership Description:
Visual Artist (12-Year Practice) | philip-jeong.com/art
Organization Name:
Hongik Art Academy | Independent Artist
Participation Grade Levels:
9, 10, 11, 12
Timing of Participation:
30 hrs/week, 12 weeks/year
Description (150 characters):
Created story-driven 2D, 3D & performance art; exhibited nationally. Won Congressional, ARTEFFECT, VFW & Junior Duck Stamp competitions

Activity Type: Music: Instrumental (Cello)
Position/Leadership:
Cellist | Soloist | Chamber Musician (10 Year Practice) | philip-jeong.com/cello
Organization Name:
Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra, ECMSA, Lowell Symphony Orchestra
Participation Grade Levels:
9, 10, 11, 12
Timing of Participation:
3 hrs/week, 30 weeks/year
Description (150 characters):
Soloist with Atlanta & Lowell Symphony Orchestras; winner's recitals at Carnegie Hall & Lincoln Center; chamber concerts with renowned cellists.

Activity Type: Music: Instrumental
Position/Leadership Description:
Cello Chamber Musician
Organization Name:
Music@Menlo & Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta (ECMSA)
Participation Grade Levels:
9, 10
Timing of Participation:
70 hrs/week (Music@Menlo), 16 hrs/week (ECMSA); 6 weeks/year
Description (150 characters):
Selected for international chamber programs; performed 10+ concerts, completed 7+ masterclasses, and collaborated with Grammy-winning artists.

Activity Type: Music: Instrumental
Position/Leadership Description:
Principal Cellist
Organization Name:
Phillips Academy Symphony & Chamber Orchestras
Participation Grade Levels:
9, 10, 11, 12
Timing of Participation:
10 hrs/week, 40 weeks/year
Description (150 characters):
Principal Cellist for Symphony & Chamber Orchestras; performed internationally in England and collaborated 10+ in Piano Trio&Quintet, String Octet

Activity Type: Research
Position/Leadership Description:
Student Research Intern
Organization Name:
Boston Children's Hospital – Laboratories of cognitive neuroscience
Participation Grade Levels:
12
Timing of Participation:
35 hrs/week, 12 weeks/year
Description (150 characters):
Conducted pediatric research, earned CITI certification, shadowed physicians, and supported community outreach at Boston Children's.

Activity Type: Research
Position/Leadership Description:
Researcher | Co-author (1st)
Organization Name:
Independent Biology Research
Participation Grade Levels:
11, 12
Timing of Participation:
10 hrs/week, 30 weeks/year
Description (150 characters):
Co-authored biology research on ethanol exposure in C. elegans; manuscript submitted to the Journal of Emerging Investigators.

Activity Type: Journalism/Publication
Position/Leadership Description:
Staff Writer & Columnist
Organization Name:
The Phillipian (Phillips Academy Student Newspaper)
Participation Grade Levels:
9, 10, 11, 12
Timing of Participation:
3 hrs/week, 30 weeks/year
Description (150 characters):
Published 28 articles; researched, interviewed, and wrote news & commentary on school, arts, and community issues for The Phillipian.

Activity Type: Athletics: JV/Varsity
Position/Leadership Description:
Varsity Swimmer
Organization Name:
Phillips Academy Varsity Swimming Team
Participation Grade Levels:
9, 10, 11
Timing of Participation:
15 hrs/week, 10 weeks/year
Description (150 characters):
Competed in varsity meets, including the Phillips Exeter rivalry; trained year-round to build endurance, teamwork, and resilience.

Activity Type: Family Responsibilities
Position/Leadership Description:
Academic & Cello Mentor to Younger Brother
Organization Name:
Family
Participation Grade Levels:
9, 10, 11, 12
Timing of Participation:
3 hrs/week, 40 weeks/year
Description (150 characters):
Coached younger brother's cello practice and academics, helping prepare for performances, competitions, and school while providing ongoing mentorship.