Liya B.

Summary

Proficient in designing 3D models, completed Python programming language courses, possesses critical thinking skills and considers many different possibilities and perspectives to an issue. Able to think creatively and analytically to synthesize ideas, advanced writing and artistic skills. Able to interact with a wide range of people, able to complete tasks, academic assignments, and projects on time. Fluent in English and developing conversational skills in Chinese.

Education, Research, and Training Experience

C. High School — Math, Science, and Technology Program

Graduation: 2027
  • One of 34 students accepted into rigorous, research-based, college preparatory program
  • Completed 12 Advanced Placement courses while maintaining a 4.0 GPA
  • Collaborated with peers to design and conduct two year-long research projects based on designing green roofs and analyzing slime mold (P. polycephalum) behavior
  • Wrote full-length research paper with literature review
  • Designed and produced research poster with visual representations of data
  • Presented findings to numerous audiences during poster fairs and speeches

Leadership, Professional, and Volunteer Experience

Knowledge Bowl

2023–present
  • Interdisciplinary club that promotes spontaneous and efficient problem solving through trivia competitions
  • Earned varsity letter by consistent and successful participation in practices and competitions
  • Communicated ideas with efficiency and effectiveness
  • Became skillful negotiator, making mutually beneficial compromises when needed

Cross Country Running

2021–present
  • Motivated and collaborated with teammates to achieve a productively successful team
  • Developed discipline, responsibility, and patience
  • Accepted coaching feedback and implemented changes to improve performance

Youth Health Alliance

  • Club for raising money for blood cancer research through the Blood Cancer United organization
  • Participated in the Student Visionaries of the Year competition to raise money for blood cancer
  • Secretary position provided crucial experience in organizing fundraisers and managing logistics

Awards

  • First place in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriot's Pen essay writing competition in 2021 and 2nd place in 2022
  • Honorable Mention for Scholastic Art Awards in 2026