Mina
Ignatova

Architecture & Design Student

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Profile

High school senior (Class of 2026) planning to pursue a major in Architecture (Class of 2030). Strong academic record with advanced coursework in math and studio art, plus design training and community service experience.

Technical Skills

Design / CAD
Rhino AutoCAD

Activities

  • Art Club
    Member | Grades 9–12
  • Film Club
    Member | Grade 12
  • Debate & Speech
    Member | Grade 9

Education

Newton South High School

Graduation Expected June 2026
Newton, MA; GPA: 3.72 / 4.00
Selected Coursework:
• AP Studio Art: Drawing
• Accelerated Math (Grades 9–12)
• Honors 2D Art
• Honors Chemistry
• Honors Biology
• Honors Shakespeare
• Honors World Religions
• Honors Modern World History
• Honors Spanish
• Honors New Media Communities: History

UMass Pre‑College Summer Design Academy

Summer 2025

Honors & Awards

Leadership Award Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Presidential Merit Scholarship Pratt Institute
Presidential Scholar Roger Williams University
Merit Scholarship Wentworth Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction Bulgarian

Leadership & School Roles

2D Art Teacher Assistant

Grade 11
  • Assisted with classroom setup and supported students during studio work and critiques at Newton South High School.

Perspective Detectives — Spokesperson

Grade 11
  • Represented the group and communicated ideas during club discussions and presentations.

Community Service

Bulgarian School Boston — Teaching Assistant
1 year
Assisted a first-grade classroom by supporting Bulgarian language instruction, helping students build confidence in grammar and vocabulary through creative and adaptive teaching methods.
Senior Citizens Club — Volunteer
Grades 9–12
Served food, played games, delivered meals, and provided companionship to seniors to help reduce isolation and foster community connection.
Youth Summer Camp — Volunteer
Grades 9–11
Guided and supported children during a week-long hiking expedition through Bulgarian mountains, ensuring safety, teamwork, and positive group dynamics.