This webpage showcases my academic resume.
My academic resume focuses on what I have achieved academically, but also includes information about my volunteer activities and extracurriculars.
Most notably, my Gaplan endeavors are not covered in detail and are added as simply another extracurricular activity. My Gaplan resume, which emphasizes my Gaplan endeavors rather than my academics, is available here.
1. EDUCATION
Cypress Village Elementary School (2014–2018)
I completed Kindergarten through 3rd grade at Cypress Village Elementary School, an elementary school within the Irvine Unified School District. Due to my acceptance into the district’s gifted program known as APAAS (Alternative Program for Academically Advanced Students), I transferred to Deerfield Elementary School for 4th grade.
Russian School of Mathematics, Irvine (2017–2023)
I entered this challenging enrichment school in the middle of my 2nd grade year, which provided me with advanced courses in mathematics. After I moved from Irvine to Albuquerque, I transferred my mathematics education to AoPS Academy’s virtual campus.
Deerfield Elementary School (2018–2020)
I completed 4th and 5th grade at Deerfield Elementary School’s APAAS program. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my 5th grade year was completed virtually through Emergency Distance Learning (EDL) from March 2020 onwards.
Irvine Virtual Academy (2020–2021)
I completed 6th grade virtually at the Irvine Virtual Academy, as all students in the Irvine Unified School District was transferred to this school as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, I was still in the APAAS program and was in a separate APAAS classroom.
Venado Middle School (2021–2022)
I completed 7th grade fully in-person at Venado Middle School, albeit with COVID-19 precautions. Note that middle school starts in 7th grade in the Irvine Unified School District, not 6th grade as in many other school districts. Due to family circumstances, I did not continue attending and transferred to Lakeside Middle School for my 8th grade year.
Lakeside Middle School (2022–2023)
I completed 8th grade at Lakeside Middle School, transferring from Venado Middle School due to family circumstances. After Lakeside, I transferred out of the Irvine Unified School District, as my family would move to Albuquerque, New Mexico over the summer.
Art of Problem Solving Academy, Virtual Campus (2023–2024)
I enrolled at AoPS Academy in the middle of my 8th grade year, to transition from the Russian School of Mathematics, where I had previously received my mathematics education. This school provided me with challenging advanced mathematics courses in a virtual format. For my 10th grade year, my mathematics education would be transferred to Stanford University Online High School.
Albuquerque Academy (2023)
I spent the first semester of my 9th grade year at Albuquerque Academy, a private school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I would transfer to attend the Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins University to complete my 9th grade year.
Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins University (2024)
Being eligible through their Grand Honors/Study of Exceptional Talent program, I spent a semester at the Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins University. This school provided me with challenging coursework in a self-paced format.
Stanford University Online High School (2024–)
I am currently spending my 10th grade year at Stanford University Online High School, a private online school that is a part of Stanford University. This school provides me with live, challenging classes with outstanding peers, opportunities, and instructors.
2. STANDARDIZED TESTING
ERB Independent School Entrance Exam (January 4, 2024)
During my 9th grade year, I took the Educational Records Bureau’s upper level Independent School Entrance Exam. My results for each of the four subtests are shown below.
- Verbal Reasoning: Stanine of 9 (96th percentile)
- Quantitative Reasoning: Stanine of 9 (99th percentile)
- Reading Comprehension: Stanine of 9 (99th percentile)
- Mathematics Achievement: Stanine of 9 (99th percentile)
CollegeBoard SAT (May 8, 2023)
Near the end of my 8th grade year, I took the CollegeBoard’s SAT, a college enterance exam, primarily to qualify for the Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins University. My results for each of the three subtests are shown below.
- Total score: 1480 out of 1600
- Mathematics: 800 out of 800
- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW): 680 out of 800
- Reading Comprehension: 350 out of 400
- Writing and Language: 330 out of 400
3. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
UPchieve Volunteer Math Tutoring (2023–)
I tutor mathematics from a 6th grade level through Precalculus on UPchieve, which is a nonprofit organization that provides free tutoring and college counseling to low-income students. On the platform, I was recognized as a top 20% tutor.
In addition, I tutor the math sections of the SAT and ACT to many low-income prospective college students, many of whom are the first in their family to attend college.
Altar Server at St. John Neumann Catholic Church (2018–2023)
I was an altar server at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, consistently committing an hour of religious service for nearly five years, until 2023, when I moved out of Irvine.
4. HONORS, AWARDS, AND ACHIEVEMENTS
2023 MAA AMC 10B: Score of 103.5 out of 150 points.
The Mathematical Association of America’s American Mathematics Competitions are a series of secondary school competitions in mathematics and are the first step in the selection process for the U.S. team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).
I missed the cutoff for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) by 1.5 points, a prestigious competition given to the top 2.5% of scorers on the AMC 10.
The President’s Volunteer Service Award
The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a national award bestowed by the President of the United States and is “an opportunity to honor your most outstanding volunteers.”
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Grand Honors/SET
At the Center for Talented Youth (CTY), a gifted education program within Johns Hopkins University, I received an award of “High Honors” in their Humanities and Writing talent search, and an award of “Grand Honors” in their Mathematics and Science talent search. I was also entered into the Study of Exceptional Talent, formerly known as the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth (SMPY).
UNM-PNM State High School Mathematics Contest: 3rd place in my grade level in this statewide mathematics contest run by the University of New Mexico.
Albuquerque Academy Chamber Players: Assistant concertmaster in this 10–12th grade group. This was an audition group for 9th graders, which I was at the time.
Russian School of Mathematics NMCP Program: Accepted into this prestigious and selective program, the most advanced mathematics competition preparation program at the Russian School of Mathematics. According to RSM, “A maximum of 200 students are selected each year based on applications reviewed by competition faculty.”
MOEMS Division M: Score of 24 out of 25 correct in this mathematics contest. Highest individual scorer at RSM Irvine, received a Gold Pin for having a score in the top 2%.
2023 MAA AMC 8: Awarded the Honor Roll, given to the top 5% of scorers.
Lakeside Middle School Symphonic Orchestra: Assistant concertmaster and principal 2nd violin in alternating seating arrangements. This was an audition group.
IUSD Honor Chamber Strings: First violinist in this selective, district-wide audition group.
UC Irvine Gifted Students Academy: Admitted to this selective and intensive summer program held annually at the University of California, Irvine.
Math Kangaroo USA: Scored of 93 of 96 points, placing me in second place in the State of California and second place nationally for my grade level.
RSM Foundation Russian Mathematics Olympiad: Awarded a gold medal. Now known as the second round of the RSM Foundation International Mathematics Contest.
RSM Foundation International Mathematics Competition: Awarded a gold medal.
5. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Micronationalism: I run a micronation called the Federated States of Gapla, which is a political experiment and a project to build a new country born from a peculiar application of international law. It’s attracted press attention, including an interview from a reporter from The Guardian, and has garnered over 300 citizenship applicants from dozens of countries around the world. Through Gapla, I’ve educated hundreds about government in this global community of like-minded individuals who come together for a common goal.
Competitive Mathematics: I train for and participate in mathematics competitions, including the MAA’s American Mathematics Competitions. I’ve received a 103.5 on the 2023 AMC 10B, won 3rd place at the UNM-PNM Statewide High School Mathematics Contest for my grade level, and have been accepted to the elite NMCP program.
Volunteer Tutoring: I tutor mathematics from a 6th grade level through Precalculus on UPchieve, which is a nonprofit organization provides free tutoring and college counseling to low-income students. On the platform, I was recognized as a top 20% tutor. In addition, I tutor the math sections of the SAT and ACT to many low-income prospective college students, many of whom are the first in their family to attend college.
Freelance Website Designer: I design innovative websites for my clients as a freelance website designer, including many micronations and non-profit organizations.
Books and YouTube: I have written a few books self-published on Amazon about micronationalism and technology, one of which has become one of the top books about micronationalism. In addition, I maintain a YouTube channel on technology that has grown to surpass 400 subscribers and 40,000 total video views.