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Education

Mercersburg Academy, PA    

Sep 2022 - May 2026

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GPA: 99.33/100 Weighted 

SAT: 1570

Honors: Distinguished Scholar; Cum Laude (2025) 

Relevant Coursework: AS Calculus BC, AS Biology; AS English Language & Composition; AS US History; AS Chemistry; AS World History; AS Literature and Composition; AS Linear Algebra with Applications; AS French Language and Cultures; MAPS Core Course - Global Studies Research Thesis;  MAPS Core Course - Thought, Knowledge, and Belief; AS Literature and Composition; AS Comparative Government and Politics; AS Statistics; AS Physics C Electricity & Magnetism / Mechanics

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Extracurricular Activities 

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Mercersburg Business & Social Entrepreneurship Club
Co-Founder
2023 - Present 

I co-founded and help lead a team of 6. I oversaw the club's participation in the Wharton Global High School Investment Competition. By organizing and facilitating school-wide investment challenges using MarketWatch, I engaged over 200+ students in real-world trading stimulations. Serving as the president, I also manage event planning and logistics for club activities as well as hosted 3 startup pitch events and invited 2 finance lecturers, and fostering financial literacy.

Mercersburg Academy Dorm Prefects
2024 - Present 

I was selected as one of 26 Dorm Prefects from a pool of 50+ applicants through a competitive process involving faculty and peer recommendations and interviews. On daily basis, I support dorm faculty in upholding community standards, mentoring underclassmen, and fostering a respectful, inclusive living environment. My responsibilities are planning and leading weekly intra- and inter-dorm activities, contributing to campus life and student well-being through 1-2 school-wide events per trimester.

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Mercersburg Math & Science Center
Head Proctor, Test Proctor
2024 - Present 
 

Working as a Head Proctor at Mercersburg Academy, I lead a team of 70 students to provide academic support to students in math and science, writing, and secondary languages during evening help center hours, reinforcing key concepts and study strategies. I also oversaw and administered make-up tests and retakes in a quiet, supervised environment to ensure academic integrity and clear communication with faculty.

Mercersburg Blue Key
Head Blue Key

2023 - Present 

The Blue Keys are an organization of student volunteers who give tours of campus to prospective students. Head Blue Keys help organize and assign those tours, both during regular weeks and open houses. 

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I lead a team of around 50 student ambassadors, coordinating training, tour scheduling, and best practices for representing the school to prospective families and faculty. I also work to conduct campus tours and speak with prospective students, parents, and faculties. Besides, I work with the Admission Office during open house to help manage logistics, guide guests, and share students perspectives. 

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Mercersburg News
Front Page Editor, Sports Editor
2023 - Present 

As the Front Page Editor, as well as the previous Sports Editor, on Mercersburg News, I'm responsible for managing front-page and sports stories each term by working with writers and photographers to bring in new ideas and publish strong pieces. I generate weekly article ideas and assign them to reporters, helping shape how student life and sports are covered. As an editor myself, I edit and publish around eight stories per term, making sure they are clear, accurate, and adhere to editorial standards.

Tennis
Varsity Team Member, Girls Team Manager

2015 - Present 

With over 10 years of competitive tennis experience, I now compete as a top-ranked singles (#4) and doubles (#2) player on the Mercersburg Boys Varsity team by representing Mercersburg in weekly matches, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic Prep League.

 

As a Fall Manager for the Girls Varsity team, I lead daily drills, plan practices, and provide hitting support to players.

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Piano
Competitive Pianist & Performer 
2011 - Present 

Starting learning piano since the age of 4, I perform regularly at local events and open houses to share music with the community. I also competed in state-level events with multiple top placements and received scholarships. Besides being winner 3X of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Competition, I also share my passion for music at local churches and elderly houses.

Learn To Be
Volunteer Tutor

Sept 2023 - Present 

As a tutor, I provide free one-on-one tutoring in math, reading, and writing to ~20 underserved students in grades 1-5 across the U.S. Served as a group leader, I also lead 2-3 weekly sessions focused on building foundational academic skills and boosting student confidence through personalized support.

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Peak Tutors
Co-founder
2025 - Present 

Peak Tutors is a student-founded tutoring company helping high schoolers excel in academics. We offer opportunities to qualified students in high school and in university to tutor. We offer personalized support in SAT/ACT prep, AP courses, the standardized Ontario High School Curriculum, and more.

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As a co-founder at Peak Tutors, I design courses to be offered to students while providing subject and  SAT prep. I recruit and train tutors and develop curricula aligned with individual needs. Every month, I lead diagnostic assessments and track student progress. I also coach students on effective studying methods.

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Learn more at www.peak-tutors.com.

SkyReach Horizons (501c3)
Program Manager

2025 - Present 

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving community health through student-led outreach. We assemble and deliver diabetes care kits to hospitals, making sure underprivileged patients have the supplies they need for daily care. At the same time, we give students the opportunity to take on real leadership and see the direct impact of their efforts in the community.

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I helped raised funds and assembled professional-approved kits for diabetic patients including  glucose monitors, lancets, and testing strips. Some kits also insulin syringes and glucose tablets in addition to the above materials. Our team delivered 300+ kits to local hospitals and underprivileged patients.

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Learn more at sky-reach.org.

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Honors and Awards 

Induction into Cum Laude society (top 10% in the grade) (2025)

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AP Scholar with Distinction (2024)

 

National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist (2025)

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William O. Allen Biology Prize | Subject Award (best in school in subject) (2024) - Mercersburg Academy

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Rollin P. Gilbert Chemistry Prize | Subject Award (best in school in subject) (2023) -Mercersburg Academy

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Mercersburg Precalculus Prize recipient (2024) -  Mercersburg Academy

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2nd Place Southeastern Pennsylvania (American Chemical Society Chemistry Olympiad) (2024) - Pennsylvania

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1st Place Individual & 1st Place Team at South Caroline Independent School Association Math Meet (2022) - South Carolina 

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