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Frisco, TX
Age
17
Gender
Female
Alisha Aggarwal
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Alisha Aggarwal
6,335
Bold Points40x
Nominee2x
Finalist1x
WinnerBio
I am a diligent, dedicated, and ambitious student passionate about bridging the gender gap in Engineering. I am a Senior at Liberty High School. My current subjects are AP Physics 1, AP Calculus BC, Computer Science 3 (comes after AP), AP Literature, AP Seminar, AP U.S. History, Business Information Management, and 3D Modelling and Animation. I will major in Computer Science with Honors at UT Dallas in Fall 2024. I am also passionate about Biotechnology, where I conducted lab research experiments with CRISPR technology and Zebrafish (presented at international and national science fairs).
I moved to the U.S. in late October of my Junior year. I was in the top 25% of my graduating class last year. My experience studying at ten schools on four continents (including three high schools) makes me the recipient of global education. I am fluent in English and Hindi. I have also self-studied Chinese (having two high school credits).
Despite the challenges of relocating, I strive to do my best in all I do. Facing challenges allowed me to empathize with others. I became a peer mentor to help new students.
I served as the Director of Public Relations (2022-23) and am currently my school's Treasurer for Aid4Need Club. I am also a Voice4Need Ambassador. Aid4Need is a non-profit organization that organizes activities to impact the community and Voice4Need is its blog. I volunteered for 950 hours in high school despite being unable to volunteer much during 9th and 10th Grade due to Australia's strict lockdowns. I got recognized several times through awards, shoutouts, and spotlights.
Education
Liberty High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
- Computer Science
Test scores:
1400
SAT
Career
Dream career field:
Computer Software
Dream career goals:
Computer Engineer
Subtitling videos in Hindi
Ted2023 – 20241 yearWorked a part time job at Kumon as an Education Assistant
Kumon2022 – 2022
Sports
Swimming
Intramural2016 – 20215 years
Awards
- 3rd place in 50m Breastroke
- 3rd place in 50m Butterfly
Cricket
Club2022 – 2022
Badminton
Club2021 – 20221 year
Cross-Country Running
Intramural2021 – 2021
Awards
- Proceeded to next division after school level
Tennis
Club2018 – 20224 years
Dancing
Club2016 – Present8 years
Awards
- Selected to compete in school's talent show
Research
Biotechnology
The Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute — Conducted research to present at International and National Science Fairs2021 – 2022Geography and Environmental Studies
Liberty High School — Researching the impact of renewable energy solutions on developing countries' economies2023 – 2023Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other
Liberty High School — Investigating how the United States’ usage of nuclear weapons affects health and safety in global affairs2023 – 2023
Arts
Bollywood Step Dance with Yogen + Self Taught
DanceDiwali Cultural Program Dance Performance, April Fest Program Bollywood Dance Performance, Jazz Dance Performance for School Concert, Progressed to preliminaries round (solo Bollywood Dance performances) for my school’s talent show, Marina Del Ray Beach Bollywood Dance Performance, School Talent Show Solo Bollywood Dance Performance, Harmony Day (Australian Holiday celebrating cultural diversity) Solo Bollywood Dance Performance2017 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
Aid4Need — Aid4Need Chapter Founder2024 – PresentVolunteering
Aid4Need — Director of Public Relations2022 – 2023Volunteering
Aid4Need — Treasurer2023 – PresentVolunteering
Aid4Need — Voice4Need Ambassador2023 – Present