
Hello, I'm
Saffana Whitt
STUDENT / ATHLETE / CREATIVE
Nashville, TN
I’m a high school senior at The University School of Nashville with a commitment to learning, leadership, and creativity. My work experiences, from teaching English in South Asia to working on a college scholarship program for underrepresented women, reflect my drive to connect ideas with impact. As both a varsity athlete and a musician, I approach challenges with discipline and artistry. I pursue the most rigorous coursework available, including three advanced math classes my senior year and numerous AP classes throughout high school. Through selective pre-college programs at Georgetown and Brown last summer I’ve understood more about myself and what’s next. I’m eager to bring my curiosity and initiative to a university community that values service, dialogue, and intellectual engagement.
ACADEMICS
Weighted GPA: 4.1 | Unweighted GPA: 3.9
Favorite subjects: Math, English, Psychology, Art
Intended College Majors: Psychology; Theology/Religious Studies
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rafique Academy – Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Summer 2024
English Teacher
-Taught English in a rural village school, designing lessons to help students develop conversational fluency.
Sanomi Ventures, Philantrophic Arm – New York, NY
Fall 2024 - Summer 2025
Intern
-Helped coordinate a NYC artist residency for an international artist from Colombia.
-Assisted in administering a $10,000 scholarship program for first-generation women.
-Contributed to other philanthropic projects including a documentary film and a music album.
PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Georgetown University | Summer 2025 – Program in Creative Writing
Brown University University | Summer 2025 – Program in Media Studies
ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
Sports: Varsity Soccer, sailing, surfing, skiing, mountain biking, and rock climbing
Music: Piano and guitar
Leadership: Vice-President of French Club, Sisterhood & Philanthropy Group
Hobbies: Improv comedy, sewing and fashion