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Christian Phanhthourath

Christian Phanhthourath

MITES Scholar @ MIT | Cellist @ Orchestra

Atlanta, Georgia
YalePrincetonPennDukeColumbia
4.0uw 4.672wGPA1560 SATSAT / ACTPhysicsIntended major

Awards

  1. 1

    National Merit Semifinalist and National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar

  2. 2

    Georgia Certificate of Merit

  3. 3

    Outstanding Achievement Awards in Calculus, Pre-Calculus, and Literature

  4. 4

    National Honor Society Member; Science Honor Society Member; English Honor Society President

  5. 5

    Academic Letter, Community Service Letter, and Orchestra Letter

Extracurriculars

  1. 1

    MITES Scholar @ MIT

    Selected for MIT's Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science program (~8% acceptance rate) as a quantum computation and science writing scholar

  2. 2

    Cellist @ Orchestra

    Selected as one of nine cellists chosen nationally for Carnegie Hall's NYO2 program; performed as symphony and quintet cellist at Carnegie Hall and on tour in the Dominican Republic

  3. 3

    Student Leader @ Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra

    Served as a student leader in the cello section and chamber players ensemble of the region's most competitive youth orchestra (roughly 100 selected from 300+ annual auditioners)

  4. 4

    Research Intern @ Glass Laboratory, Kennesaw State University

    Conducted physics research at KSU's Glass Laboratory under faculty mentorship during the fall semester of senior year

  5. 5

    Cello Major @ Georgia Governor's Honors Program

    Selected as one of five cellists statewide for Georgia's Governor's Honors Program, a competitive residential summer program for gifted high school students

  6. 6

    Recruitment Director and Cello Tutor @ Doremiproject

    Served as recruitment director and cello tutor for an international youth-run 501(c)(3) providing free virtual music lessons to 2,000+ participants

  7. 7

    President @ Tri-M Music Honor Society

    Led the school's Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter as president after serving as communications officer, overseeing officer teams, spearheading volunteer initiatives at local elementary schools and senior homes, and hosting monthly social events across sophomore through senior years

  8. 8

    Co - President @ Magnet Ambassadors

    Co-led the outreach program for the school's competitive STEM magnet, managing a 100+ member Facebook group for prospective families, answering parent questions, organizing social events, and mentoring incoming students

  9. 9

    Cellist @ Georgia All-State Orchestra

    Selected for Georgia All-State Orchestra as a full orchestra cellist across sophomore, junior, and senior years

  10. 10

    Mathematics Tutor @ Mathnasium

    Employed as a math tutor at Mathnasium, teaching K-12 students performing below grade level

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