Studied and performed violin from early childhood through high school, building years of sustained musical training and disciplined practice as a core long-term commitment
Competed in swimming throughout all four years of high school, continuing a passion for the sport that began in early childhood
Captained school debate team for 2 years; competed in debate and earned team awards.
Founded and led a student investment club during high school, organizing members around finance and investing concepts in an interest-driven extracurricular setting
Competed in DECA, a business and entrepreneurship case competition program, participating in business-themed competitive events during high school
Creates and publishes college admissions advice videos on YouTube, sharing personal application experiences and advocating for authentic storytelling in the admissions process for a public audience
Participated in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science regional science presentation competition, preparing and presenting original research or science projects at the competition level
Nominated and selected as one of approximately eight youth jurors to serve at the local city courthouse, deliberating and determining outcomes for minor cases as part of a civic youth justice program