Academic Profile
Grades and Academics
- I have worked hard to maintain A-, A, or A+ grades through 6th and 7th grade.
- A- corresponds roughly to scores between 90 and 92.
- A is from 92 to 96.
- A+ is from 97 to 100.
- My school does not use GPA, but I focus on consistent improvement and understanding.
- I attend a college preparatory K–12 academy with an academic level similar to Andover.
- My latest SSAT practice test score is 93%, and I am working to improve it.
Current Academic Classes (7th Grade)
This year I am taking English, Algebra 1 (planning to take Geometry next year to strengthen my skills), Robotics (1 semester), MS Makers (1 semester), Writing, and Geography.
Nationality and Location
- I am a Japanese citizen currently living in Kansas City.
- I will be a rising 8th grader this year.
- I have moved eight times so far, including four international moves. I plan to move back to Japan in about a year.
- My family fully supports my education financially; I do not require financial aid.
- Because my family may move again, I hope to attend boarding school for stability and continuous growth during high school.
Passions and Interests
- Motorsports is my main passion. I enjoy learning about physics, watching races, participating in sim racing, and being part of the community.
- I also enjoy skiing, swimming, drawing, and sim racing recreationally.
Summer Programs and Camps
- I was grateful to attend the Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Program, and I was accepted to Andover and Loomis Chaffee summer programs as well.
- I participated in two weeks of golf camps to improve my competitive skills.
- Each summer, I stay involved with robotics through FRC and FTC projects.
- I attended leadership and STEM enrichment camps organized by my school.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports and Athletics
- Soccer: School varsity/A team; Sporting Blue Valley Team 3 U13; 9 years playing.
- Golf: Weekly practice and competitive training camps.
- Basketball: Played one year on a competitive team.
- Skiing, Swimming, Sim Racing: Enjoyed recreationally.
STEM and Academics
- Robotics: Two years in FRC (FRC CAD leader in grade 8), helped start FTC team and serve as FTC captain, head of writing team in FLL.
- Math Club: Weekly math contests; part of school-wide MATHCOUNTS team.
- Programming: Self-taught Java for FTC team support.
- CAD: Self-taught, now leading high school students.
Leadership and Debate
- Student Council: Helping with school events and initiatives.
- Debate Team (upcoming): Planning regular practice and competitions this year.
Community Service
- Go Baby Go: Volunteer mechanic modifying ride-on toy cars for children with disabilities (second year).
- Give A Kid a Ball (Founder): Inspired by Tanzania trip; raised $500 and incoming to provide real soccer balls to children; learning marketing and outreach.
- Dog Fostering: Over 1500 hours caring for shelter dogs with family.
- Other Volunteer Work: Participated in smaller school and local service events.
Arts, Clubs, and Projects
Performing Arts
- Choir: Member since 2nd grade; rehearsals twice weekly; two concerts annually.
- Theatre: Lead role in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; ensemble in How I Became a Pirate.
Clubs
- Soccer Club
- Outdoor Sports Club
- Pep Club
- Board Games Club
- Briefly in Science Bowl Club
Independent Projects
- City Spies Translation Project: Created a website to help translate the book City Spies for easier reading.
- Recycle Tech: Concept project pitching reuse of old phone materials; developed presentation focusing on sustainability.
Awards and Achievements
- School-Wide Honors Award for effort, leadership, and grades.
- 7th place in Mu Alpha Theta Math Competition.
- Two Gold Medals at Regional Science Fair.
- Soccer Awards: 3rd place Jonan Tokyo Tournament, 2nd place Heartland Regional, 3rd place Fall Festival.
- Essay on John Locke published in Curieux Academic Journal.
- Robotics: Imagery Award for creativity and spirit; 3rd place CMO regional.
Languages
- Fluent in English and Japanese.
- Conversational in Spanish.
Personal Notes
I believe my international experiences, my background as a Japanese student with strong SSAT scores, and my dedication to robotics, soccer, and community service reflect my sincere commitment to growth. I try to give my best to each interest and am eager to learn more every day.
