Academics

AP exams: 5's in all 5

GPA (UW): 4.0

GPA (W): 4.40

Class Rank: 7

Class Size: 602

Test Scores:

• SAT Math: 780

• SAT Reading: 770

• SAT Composite: 1550

• PSAT Math: 760

• PSAT Reading: 710

• PSAT Composite: 1470

Relevant Coursework:

• STEM IT Fundamentals

• STEM Leadership & Global Entrepreneurship

• STEM Sports Management

• STEM Programming

• STEM Global Commerce

• AP Pre-calculus

• AP Human Geography

• AP Economics

• AP Calculus AB/BC

• AP Language & Composition

• AP Environmental Science

Extracurriculars:

1a)MODEL UN: 2025-26 President

1b) DECA: Vice President of Career Development (1 year)

• Hours/week: 5 | Weeks/year: 40 | Years: 3

  1. Led weekly training for 70+ competitors, focusing on data-driven strategies and goal-setting.

  2. Hosted workshops on networking and public speaking.

  3. Competed and earned awards at district, state, and international levels.

  4. Created and began tracking key metrics to measure chapter success

  5. Began tracking competitor data for the first time in chapter history

  6. Led chapter to highest number of State Winners and ICDC Qualifiers in chapter history

2) Club Soccer

• Hours/week: 8 | Weeks/year: 36 | Years: 12
  a. Competed on a top-ranked travel team, achieving state finalist status and defeating Virginia’s #1 team.
  b. Played internationally in Denmark (4th, Vildbjerg Cup) and in top U.S. tournaments (e.g., FC Delco Players Cup, Easter International Cup).
  c. Earned multiple individual and team honors.

3) High School Soccer

• Hours/week: 12 | Weeks/year: 12 | Years: 3

  1. Selected for top 6A varsity team (over 130 players trying out)

  2. Led JV team to an unbeaten season as freshman in 2023.

4) Kumon Tutor (Volunteer)

• Years: 3
  a. Head of math table, tutoring and mentoring students.

5) Mu Alpha Theta Math Honors Society

• Years: 2
  a. Placed 2nd in CNU Regional Math Competition and participated in AMC 12.
  b. Tutored and mentored math students.

6) Model UN

Hours/week: 3 | Weeks/year: 20 | Years: 2

1. Wrote multiple research and position papers on various world issues

2. Drafted and passed legislation with fellow delegates.

3. Participated in multiple national Model UN conferences

7) ALC

• Years: 1
  

  1. Selected for leadership ability

  2. Collaborated with fellow leaders across teams

  3. Raised and donated $1500 to Sentara Hospital

Key Club

• Years: 2

  1. Volunteered in service projects:

     1. Assembled holiday gift baskets for the homeless.

     2. Wrote motivational letters to veterans.

Research Experience

Sports Analytics Research Project (Ongoing): The Degree To Which Economic vs Non Economic Factors Affect On-Field Performance

Hrs/Week: 3

Weeks (so far): 11

• Ongoing project investigating the effect of economic and non-economic factors on on-field performance. See Research Abstract (tentative)

• Research conducted under the guidance of Ethan S, a Duke graduate with expertise in Statistical Science

Self-guided Research: Weather Patterns and Trends In Comparison to Historical Averages

Hrs/Week: 8

Weeks: 40

Years: 2 (2020-21)

STEM Project of Excellence: “Our Timeline to Fully Autonomous Transportation”

Awards & Honors:

DECA:

District Awards:

• 2022-23 Overall District Champion

• 2023-24 Overall District Champion (individual)

• 2024-25 Overall District Champion

• 2022-23 1st place roleplay 

• 2023-24 1st place roleplay (individual)

• 2023-24 1st place exam 

• 2024-25 1st place exam

• 2024-25 1st place overall (no roleplay)

State Awards:

• 2024-25 State Overall 2nd Place

• 2023-24 State Overall Finalist

• 2024-25 Roleplay Finalist

• 2022-23 State Exam Finalist

• 2023-24 State Exam Finalist

International Awards: 

• Qualified for 2024-25 International Competition

• Qualified for 2023-24 International Competition

  • Top 15% finisher in event

Chapter Awards: Voted Most Competitive Member (out of over 50 members)

Math Honors Society 

• Competed and finished 2nd at 24th Annual Regional High School Mathematics Competition

• Competed in 2024 AMC 12

Athletic Honors: 

• Recruitment page: https://recruit-match.ncsasports.org/clientrms/athletes/12419272

• 2022 VA State Finalist

• Selected to 1st team All-Club Champions League

• Selected to play internationally in Denmark's Vildbjerg Cup

• Participated in various international tournaments

• FC Delco Players Cup: Largest tournament in US

• Easter International Cup: International cup in Orlando

Other Honors

• Governor's STEM Academy: Admitted to STEM Academy- 60 students admitted in entire city

• STEM VA Summer Residential Governor's School: Admitted to competitive summer program

  • ~10% acceptance rate

• Admitted to National Honors Society

• Nominated for Simons Summer Research Program

Experience/Projects

Summer Residential Governor’s School for Math, Science, and Technology

• July 2024

• University of Lynchburg

  1. Participated in monthlong, competitive, application-only program, fully funded by state of VA

  2. Recognized as Student of the Week for supporting fellow students

  3. Completed college-level Discrete Mathematics course taught by professor

  4. Attended daily seminars

Empact Startup Internship

• 10 hrs/wk

• Nov 2024-January 2025

About Empact: Empact is a startup that focuses on making a global impact through empathy. It provides a platform that connects people who have been moved by the social issues highlighted in the media they just watched with opportunities to make a real impact.

https://www.empact.fyi/about

1. Applied and chosen for position as Growth & Research Coordinator

2. Created Discord Community Growth & Engagement Plan to increase member quantity and engagement

3. Conducted market research and gathered competitor data

4. Collaborated with fellow interns across the country

5. Tested new software program used for outreach

   1. Sent outreach messages to foundations to set up partnership

Medical Informatics Internship

• 40 hours

• Chesapeake Regional Hospital

  1. Shadowed Chief Informatics Officer for a week, gaining exposure to data management and the role of technology in healthcare

  2. Managed tasks such as assembling monitors, organizing computer parts, and tracking shipment orders

  3. Developed a college internship program proposal, presented to the CEO on behalf of the CIO

  4. Worked under Chief Informatics Officer at hospital

STEM Projects of Excellence

1. STEM Global Entrepreneurship

   1. Created a startup and raised over $150 in an hour at soft opening

   2. Wrote 15-page Business Plan

      1. Conducted in-depth market research and SWOT analysis, allowing us to effectively segment our market

      2. Planned financial expectations and goals, along with creating a budget

      3. Created pitch deck to market company to investors

2. STEM IT Fundamentals

   1. Researched and wrote paper: "How Close are We to Fully Autonomous Transportation" which explored the history of autonomous transportation and technological advances in the industry.

   2. Achieved Level Two Digital Literacy Certification

3. STEM Programming

   1. Created video game over period of six months using Unity platform and Microsoft Visual Studio

   2. Collaborated with partners to delegate various responsibilities

   3. Achieved Unity Programmer Certification

4. STEM Sports Management

   1. Created sports team, positioned in the Los Angeles region within the MLS

   2. Produced budget and introspective analyses, along with competitor analyses

   3. Produced visual aids to create an interactive presentation

Certifications:

• IC3 Digital Literacy Master Certification: Levels One, Two, and Three (Spring 2023-Winter 2025)

• Entrepreneurship/Small Business (ESB): Certiport (Fall 2022)

• Unity Certified Programmer: (Fall 2023)

• Customer Service & Sales Certification: NRF Foundation (Spring 2024)

• Data Analytics Certification: Amazon Web Services (Fall 2024)