Sanjeev Kumar

Weighted GPA 4.47
Unweighted GPA 3.92
SAT 1540
National Merit Commended Scholar

Math background

9th grade AP Precalculus
10th grade AP Calculus BC
11th grade Multivariable Calc & Linear Algebra
12th grade Discrete MathGMU

Research & technical projects

Pancreatic cancer detection model

Built a machine learning model to help detect pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The project won a medal at the Fairfax County Regional Science Fair.

Astronomy research with Randolph College

Worked with professor at Randolph College on a neural network model that extrapolates as much data as possible from given exoplanet light curves.

Fish

Built a website where visitors can play the classic card game Fish against standard AI opponents and other people online.

Leadership & impact

President, Computer Science Club

Leads Lake Braddock's Computer Science Club as president.

President, Math Olympiad Club

Currently leading a fundraising initiative that raised thousands of dollars to fund countywide access to the AMC for every student in Fairfax County.

Founder and president, Geography Olympiad Club

Founded and leads the school's Geography Olympiad Club.

Science Olympiad

Member of Lake Braddock's state team, mentoring students in Astronomy and Rocks & Minerals.

Tutoring

Has tutored for more than 700 hours in math and science.

Awards & honors

  • Commended National Merit Scholar
  • USACO Silver Division
  • 2nd place, TJ IOI
  • Fairfax County Regional Science Fair medalist
  • Five-time Science Olympiad state medalist
  • Virginia Governor's School for Mathematics, Science, and Technology, alumnus

Writing

AP Chemistry study guide

Wrote a 300-page AP Chemistry study guide, currently in the process of publication.

Documentary

Produced a documentary on the Bosnian Genocide featuring an interview conducted with a Bosnian refugee.