Documented bird populations to support conservation efforts; recorded 375+ bird species via 80+ checklists; top 5% globally for most bird species seen


Photographed 250+ animal species across 7+ ecosystems; published 4x in international galleries, including Close-up Photographer of the Year

Reviewed 10+ site plans; applied 5+ GIS tools to map septic areas; conducted field surveys to assess septic risks; improved survey efficiency by ~20%


Managed 15+ members; organized wildlife & fish ID lessons; coordinated team roles across areas of study; secured top 3 finish in county competition


Led science & engineering experiments for 20+ members; increased club membership by ~150%; introduced students to environmental engineering careers


Created nature conservation platform with 2M+ views; raised global environmental awareness about birds & declining ecosystems through photography


Led 20+ members; oversaw 40+ after-school meetings; maintained 15+ paddles & 5+ tables; established regulations for play and equipment


Assisted 100+ visitors with park info; monitored 5+ trails for ecological activity; removed 50+ pieces of trash to support local biodiversity


Researched salivary glucose detection using chromatography under Dr. Prabhakar; learned 4+ lab techniques such as PCR; presented research to directors


Played for Oakridge International School (9th) & BRSS Academy in WYCL; ranked 4th in league for bowling points, 11th overall out of 182 players


Top 20 Youth Category - Nature Photographer of the Year (11th grade):
Advanced to final round of youth category; Top 1.1% in the overall competition out of 22,851 entries from 96 countries


3x Shortlisted - Close-up Photographer of the Year (11th grade, 12th grade):
Shortlisted in two consecutive competitions from 11,681 and 12,557 entries (Top 6% overall); also shortlisted in “Something Beautiful” Challenge


Selected for the "Color" Exhibition - Glasgow Gallery of Photography (11th grade)


The Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts 2025 Young Photographer Winner (12th grade)

1st place in Wildlife, Soils & Aquatics - Frederick County Envirothon Competition (22 teams) (11th grade)

2nd place in Wildlife - Frederick County Envirothon Competition (22 teams) (10th grade)

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The Applicant

AP

University of Pennsylvania

Academics at a Glance

1510 SAT

Demographics

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