Computer Science Departmental Award

Academy for Information Technology

June 2023

I earned the Academy for Information Technology Computer Science departmental award for my "deep curiosity in class, outstanding excellence, and long-lasting contributions to the department." I took all Computer Science courses offered, getting all As. Most importantly, I invested over 400 hours in tutoring students, developing software for our school, revitalizing our coding club as President, and working closely with staff to improve CS education. I stood out among 74 other stellar CS students because of my technical prowess and a keen eye for endeavors where my skills would generate the most impact.

National Hispanic Recognition Program

CollegeBoard

August 2022

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AP Scholar Award

CollegeBoard

July 2022

I have earned the APĀ® Scholar Award which recognizes exemplary college-level achievement, for scoring 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams: Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Capstone Seminar.

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State Champion Future Business Leaders of America

Academy for Information Technology

March 2022

I placed 1st in the Coding and Programming FBLA competition in the state of NJ, qualifying to go to nationals. I was not able to go to nationals, however, due to the high costs and its overlapping dates with Thrive Scholars

National Honor Society

Academy for Information Technology

March 2022

I am proud that my academic achievements and, most importantly, the care I have for my community has been recognized, making me a member of the National Honor Society during high school and middle school in Junior Honor Society.

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United States of America Computing Olympiad

Academy for Information Technology

February 2022

Silver division, placing 1837 out of 9484 participants. However, continuously studying hard to decrease my placing and to keep up with the ever more challenging problems.

NJSLA Score

Academy for Information Technology

May 2022

Though not a high-stakes test, I feel accomplished scoring 300/300. With the NJ and my school's average being 166 and 258, respectively.

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SAT Score

CollegeBoard

October 2022

1560, (EBRW: 770, Math: 790). After 3,000 answered questions and over 100 hours of studying, I increase my SAT score by exactly 200 points since my first SAT. I got a 1530, (EBRW: 740, Math 790), on August of 2022, and everyone thought I was crazy when I said I was taking it again. They did not want me to risk getting a lower score. But, I knew I had more to give.

High Honor Roll

Academy for Information Technology

June 2022

I am proud to say that I have never gotten a final B grade during my high school career, qualifying me for high honor roll every marking period so far.

InnerView Volunteering Recognition

AiGoLearning

April 2021

My school counselor recommended I logged my teaching hours on InnerView. There, I had the opportunity to be recognized for teaching coding for over 50 hours between June 1st, 2020 and April 15, 2021. Since then I have more than doubled that time.

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Victory Lane Certificate of Achievement

Academy for Information Technology

May 2021

I demonstrated mastery of financial skills in the road test for personal finance. I did so by creating a program that told me exactly what to do on the challenge every day. I nearly achieved a perfect score.

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Teacher of the Week for AiGoLearning

AiGoLearning

March 2021

In my first week teaching at AiGoLearning, I am glad to say that my competence has been noticed as I was selected to be teacher of the week and even got interviewed by AiGoLearning's journalist.

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Student of the Month

Academy for Information Technology

November 2021

I was selected to be the junior student of the month for November.

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PSAT Score

CollegeBoard

January 2021

1390, (EBRW: 690, Math: 700). Though I did not qualify in NJ for the National Merit Program, I feel accomplished that I was in the 99th percentile without studying for the PSAT, as recommended by our school.