Krithik

"My high school experience has prepared me by bridging rigorous academics with the "soft skills" necessary for the real world. While my coursework provided a technical foundation, my involvement in clubs like Red Watch Robotics and DECA taught me how to lead teams and present complex ideas with confidence. Furthermore, the mentorship and connections I’ve built with the Lenape staff have been instrumental, teaching me the value of networking and seeking guidance."

Activities: Project Lead The Way, Red Watch Robotics Team, DECA, National Society of Medicine, Volleyball Team, FBLA, Indian Cultural Club, Future Medical Professionals Club, Wharton Investment Competition, Science League, UNICEF, Model United Nations, Stocks Club

Honors/Awards: National Honor Society, Congressional App Challenge Winner 25 for '25 Award (top 25 out of 70,000) and 2024 App Challenge Winner for New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District, 2025 National STEM Festival Champion, US Medicine and Disease Olympiad (USMDO) Silver Medalist, 6th in State for Business Growth Plan and ICDC Qualifier for DECA, District Championship Dean’s List Semi-Finalist and Engineering Inspiration Award for FIRST Robotics, National Latin Exam Gold Medal (Maxima Cum Laude), AP Scholar, Presidential Volunteer Service Award, Lenape High School Student Volunteer Service Award, National Merit Commended Student, Science Laureate Award, NJ State Seal of Biliteracy - Latin

Community Service: My community service focuses on education and mentorship. As the Founder of Stembotics Academy, I provide hands-on coding and robotics lessons to students in grades 4-8 to increase STEM accessibility. Through the Boy Scouts of America, I have led various community service projects and outdoor expeditions while working toward my Eagle Scout rank. I also serve as the VP of Community Service for DECA, where I organize initiatives to engage our chapter in local outreach. My commitment to service has been recognized with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award and my school's Student Volunteer Service Award.

Post-Secondary Education: I received the Palantir Technologies Meritocracy Fellowship, which is a selective 18-week fellowship based in New York City. During the program, I will  gain intensive, hands-on experience working with advanced software engineering platforms and data analytics architectures alongside industry professionals.

Major: Biomedical Engineering

Career Aspirations: I want to go into surgical robotics.