Education
High school diploma at sixteen, two years at Santa Monica College, and now mathematics at UCLA.
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University of California, Los Angeles
Sep 2026 – present
B.S. Mathematics, expected June 2028
Applying to the Departmental Scholars Program (concurrent B.S./M.A. in Mathematics).
Coursework
In progress (honors)
- MATH 110AH Algebra
- MATH 115AH Linear Algebra
- MATH 131AH Analysis
Planned
- Abstract Algebra
- Real Analysis
- Complex Analysis
- Geometric Analysis
- Topology
- Probability Theory
- Stochastic Calculus
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Santa Monica College
Aug 2024 – Jun 2026
A.S.-T. Mathematics & A.S. General Science
Cumulative GPA 3.85/4.00 · Dean’s List 2024–2026
Began full-time at sixteen; transferred to UCLA.
Activities & honors
- Student Instructor, SMC Science Tutoring Center: physics and chemistry, 10+ sessions weekly.
- Volunteered at the opening of SMC’s new laboratory building, demonstrating physics experiments to community members.
Relevant coursework
Mathematics
- MATH 8 Calculus II
- MATH 11 Calculus III
- MATH 13 Linear Algebra
- MATH 15 Differential Equations
Physics
- PHYSCS 21 Mechanics
- PHYSCS 22 Electricity & Magnetism
- PHYSCS 23 Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics & Optics
- PHYSCS 24 Modern Physics
Chemistry
- CHEM 11 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 12 General Chemistry II
Engineering
- ENGR 11 SolidWorks
- ENGR 21 + 22 Circuits, lecture and lab
- ENGR 220 MATLAB Cerritos College
Computer Science
- CS 87A Python
- CS 52 C++
- CS 20A Data Structures in C++
- COMSC 156 Data Science Diablo Valley College
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The Science Academy STEM Magnet
Aug 2022 – Jun 2024
High School Diploma
Graduated after sophomore year to continue at Santa Monica College.
Ranked #1 among California high schools.
Activities & honors
- Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: Gold Key, Poetry
- Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: Silver Key, Poetry
- Science Olympiad: four-time medalist
- National Speech & Debate
Coursework
AP (10th grade)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Calculus AB
- World History
- Japanese
Dual enrollment
- SPANISH 1 Elementary Spanish I
- SPANISH 2 Elementary Spanish II
- SPANISH 3 Intermediate Spanish I
- HEALTH 11 Principles of Healthy Living
- COUNSEL 20 Post-Secondary Education
- FINANCE 8 Personal Finance