Anna Burlacu
Aspiring business, data analytics, entrepreneurship and management information systems student with a vibrant drive to learn, grow, and make a positive impact in the international arena
Education
2022-2026
High School Student
Flower Mound High School
GPA (11th grade): unweighted 3.9762/4.0; weighted 5.3235/4.0; weighted numerical 114.3721/120
GPA (12th grade, 9 weeks): unweighted 3.9792/4.0; weighted 5.3421/4.0; weighted numerical 114.6487/120
Class rank (11th grade): 13/854
ACT Composite: 35
AP courses completed (Score): AP Human Geography (5), AP Biology (4), AP Spanish Language and Culture (5), AP World History: Modern (4), AP Computer Science (3), AP Pre-Calculus (5), AP Statistics (4), AP Environmental Science (4), AP United States History (4), AP Psychology (3), English Language and Composition (dual-credit), Economics (dual-credit), AP United States Government and Politics (class in summer 2025, AP test May 2026)
Senior Year AP Courses: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP English Literature and Composition
Certification: Microsoft Office Expert
Awards and Honors
AP Scholar Award
2023, 9th
AP Scholar with Distinction Award
2024 -2025, 10th - 11th
Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Program
2024, 10th
The President's Volunteer Service Award
2023, 10th
Carnegie Young Leader for Civic Preparedness
In recognition of excellent results in AP exams
In recognition of excellent results in AP exams
In recognition of excellent results in PSAT
Received bronze level in recognition of 100 hours of volunteering and outstanding volunteer contributions to the United States ​​
Finalist team member in a competition of 500 changemakers driving real-world social impact projects
2025, 12th
DECA State Qualifier (Buying & Merchandising Team Decision Making)
2023, 10th
DECA State Qualifier (Integrated Marketing Campaign)
2024, 11th
Selective Academic Award (AP Statistics)
2025, 11th
​Competed in a team-based event analyzing retail and merchandising case studies. Developed strategic solutions and presented recommendations to industry judges, demonstrating teamwork, problem-solving, and marketing expertise.
Created a marketing campaign promoting beeswax wraps as a sustainable packaging alternative. Conducted market research, developed a strategic plan, and presented findings to judges, showcasing branding, communication, and business strategy skills.
Nominated by AP Statistics teacher in recognition of leadership and outstanding academic performance
Selective Academic Award (Pre-AP English)
2023, 9th
School Recognition Award
2024 - 2025, 11th
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest 2nd place
2023, 9th
Nominated by pre-AP English teacher in recognition of academic excellence, thought leadership, and upholding the highest standards in school and beyond
District-wide essay competition centered on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; wrote a well-researched, original essay demonstrating critical thinking, and an understanding of social justice principles; recognized for engaging with historical and contemporary issues related to equality, leadership, and service
Awarded for scoring in the top 10% on PSAT and earning a 3+ on 2 or more distinct AP exams by 10th grade
Winner of 30+ varsity tennis tournaments up to Texas regional level
2022 - 2025, 9th - 12th
The competitions stimulated advanced teamwork, strategy design, and pursuit of excellence; competed in multiple tournaments throughout the seasons, gaining experience in high-pressure match play and refining technical and tactical skills; showcased strong communication, resilience, and sportsmanship while competing against top-level athletes
Leadership Roles
President, Great Thinkers Society
2022 - present
Stimulated club participation through engaging in recruitment strategies and personal outreach, led and moderated roundtable discussions on various topics focused on adding value to society, such as innovation and ethical leadership; the goal was to foster curiosity and civic engagement among students
President, National Honor Society
2024 - present
Oversaw meetings using parliamentary procedure and supported the planning of service initiatives aligned with the chapter’s core values—scholarship, leadership, service, and character; worked closely with other officers to maintain structure and inspire meaningful participation among members
Investment Club, President
2024 - present, 11th - 12th
Mu Alpha Theta, Parliamentarian
2025 - Present, 12th
2024 (Member), 11th
Member, DECA
2024 - present
Member, Computer Science Club
2023 - present
Promoted students’ financial literacy by organizing interactive educational sessions and engaging in stock trading simulations
Responsible for ensuring the math honor society runs according to its bylaws and parliamentary procedure, and stays rooted in fairness and collaboration; supported officers with procedural guidance and helped uphold respectful and efficient decision-making processes
Applied my passion for business and developed competitive solutions to real-world case studies, inspiring student interest and engagement; my team advanced to the regional level, and I helped boost engagement by mentoring new members
Participated in coding projects, problem-solving exercises, and discussions on programming concepts and emerging technology trends; worked with peers to enhance technical skills and investigate practical applications of computer science
Team Leader, Software Development, Robotics Club
2022 - 2024
Spearheaded the development of the coding components of the robots, led participation in robotics contests up to State level; my team won 2nd place in North Texas Slam (February 2023); led outreach efforts inspiring elementary school students to pursue robotics
Captain, Varsity Tennis Team
2022 - 2026
Led by example, both on and off the court; I was recognized for leadership, sportsmanship and performance; I’ve been committed to team spirit and individual growth, leading the tennis team to UIL Bi-District Playoffs, being named Most Improved Player in sophomore season, winning several awards in school tournaments up to regional level
Research
Research Internship at UT Dallas
2024, 11th
Conducted interdisciplinary research on business, statistics and artificial intelligence under supervision of UT Dallas Professor Dr. Chris Davis
The research culminated in a paper on Consumer Sentiment Analysis with Natural Language Processing (Statistical and AI Methodologies) published at UT Dallas. The paper analyzed how unstructured data could reveal consumers’ behavior patterns that would shape business decisions.
Published Author
Flower Mound High School Wire
2025, 11th
Published business and AI articles in my high school student newspaper
Wharton Global Youth Program
2024, 11th
Published articles and reflections in the Comment & Win contest
Business and STEM Competitions
2024, 11th
Formed a team from Flower Mound High School with guidance from a business teacher; led the team in constructing and trading a stock portfolio using the Wharton Investment Simulator, focusing on risk management and diversification strategies; the competition concluded with the preparation of detailed midterm and final financial reports
International Olympiad of Logic
2024 - 2025, 10th - 11th
Advanced to final stage in an international competition focused on problem-solving, utilizing critical thinking and analytical reasoning to address complex logic challenges; strengthened strategic thinking and problem-solving skills while competing with top students from across the globe
Goldman Sachs STEAM Camp, University of Texas at Dallas
2023, 10th
Participated in the highly selective workshop of STEM and finance topics
Battle of the Brains
2023, 10th
Participated as a member of the Flower Mound High School team in an intense contest where teams competed in solving complex problems and showcasing their coding and data analytics skills (team placed 5 out of 72)
Women in STEM Convention
2023, 9th
Attended an inspiring event where I learned from professionally accomplished women about their career journeys; the event aimed to empower and encourage female students to pursue opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Summer Studies
UT Austin DYNAMC- Discover Yourself In Accounting Majors and Careers
2025, 12th
​Immersion in opportunities offered by a degree in accounting
- Learned key business and accounting concepts from world-renowned faculty and keynote speakers
- Networked with UT Austin faculty, industry professionals and UT Austin students
- Received mentorship from current UT student leaders
- Gained on-campus living experience
- Case competition that put business and accounting skills to test
- Explored Austin and made friendships
UT Dallas Computer Science Classes
2023, 10th
Rice Elite Tech
2022, 9th
Intermediate classes in Python and Java
Studies on Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Python with Rice University
Jobs and Summer Internships
Romanian Commercial Bank, Bucharest, Romania
(2025, 12th grade), 40 hr./week, 4 weeks
Summer internship in the mortgage department, assisting loan officers in the mortgage process from initiation to closing; studied the impact on mortgage rates of factors such as inflation rate, central bank policies, treasury yields, credit score, down payment
Ernst & Young, Dallas
(2025, 12th grade), 8 hr./week, 1 week
DATCU Credit Union
2025, 11th
Summer Internship at UT Dallas
2024, 11th
Job shadowing financial analysts and marketing specialists, observing budgeting and lending processes, and learning about community banking strategy
Conducted interdisciplinary research in business, statistics and artificial intelligence, culminating in a research paper on Consumer Sentiment Analysis with Natural Language Processing (Statistical and AI Methodologies) under supervision of UT Dallas Professor Dr. Chris Davis, published in UT Dallas
Shadowed consultants, learning about business analytics applications, client strategy and professional problem-solving approaches
Customer Service Associate, Del Campo Empanadas
2023 - present, 10th - 12th
Assisted customers with order placement and provided recommendations, communicating fluently in both English and Spanish; enhanced sales and interpersonal skills by managing transactions, addressing inquiries, and ensuring a positive customer experience
I was intentional about connecting with customers, understanding their preferences, buying patterns, and ensuring best- in-class customer experience. Equipped with my observations, I redesigned the web page for the restaurant and initiated the implementation of an automated rewards earning system. These initiatives led to increased sales and to improved customer loyalty and retention.
Camp Invention Internship
2023, 10th
Helped young students explore and work together in exciting projects that nurtured their understanding of the business world, creativity, and the realization of the transformational power of automation; the initiatives stirred students’ investor mindset, helping them find out what it takes to set up and run a business
Tennis Coach
2023 - present, 9th - 12th
Taught kids their first steps in tennis, while also mentoring them in concepts of sportsmanship
Entrepreneurial and Social Impact Initiatives
Scholars For Impact, Founder
2023 - present, 10th - present
Founded a nonprofit initiative that focuses on empowering high school students to engage in volunteering activities. I built a network of student ambassadors who contributed to a multitude of initiatives with strong social impact, such as facilitating residual food donations from restaurants to food banks and getting involved in sustainability actions. The initiative led to hundreds of meals being delivered in the DFW area, its impact being recognized with The Bronze President’s Volunteer Service Award.
Food4All
Developed an app prototype for the distribution of residual food.
While volunteering through Scholars4Impact, I immersed myself in research of food waste and learned that approximately 40% of the food in the supply chain goes to waste; through my nonprofit I aimed to address the problem by coordinating residual food donations from restaurants to food banks, but I realized that to drive stronger impact, I had to scale the operations. Technology offers the best way to amplify scale, and I developed Food4All, an app prototype that connects restaurants with food banks: restaurants upload real-time information on food inventory, classified in perishable and non-perishable, and the app matches it with food banks based on location and demand. Using the app, I removed the informational barriers between supply and demand and accelerated the pace of donations
Romanian Church DFW, Volunteer
2022 - present, 9th - present
Contributed to organizing the yearly Romanian Food Festival and the children choir in the Christmas festival. The Food Festival stands as the community’s largest fundraising event in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, featuring authentic food, lively music and dances, and handcrafted art. The Christmas Festival welcomes hundreds of families to enjoy traditional Romanian food and carols. Children and youth play a central role, presenting songs and plays that carry forward the customs of their ancestors.
Honor Societies
Member of Mu Alpha Theta
National High School Mathematics Honor Society
Member of National Honor Society
In recognition of outstanding volunteering
Member of National Spanish Honor Society
in recognition of proficiency in Spanish language