Who I am / About Me

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Hi, I’m Gavin, the founder of SOAR (Student Organization for Academic Readiness). I started SOAR because I believe students learn best when they’re supported by peers who understand the challenges of high school — from rigorous classes to leadership roles and extracurricular commitments. Our program connects motivated student mentors with peers who want to build stronger study habits, boost their confidence, and achieve long-term success.

I’m currently ranked #1 in a class of nearly 700 students, with a 4.0 GPA and a 1520 SAT score. By the end of my sophomore year, I had completed seven AP exams, earning five 5’s and two 4’s, and I’ve also earned a 4.0 GPA in two dual-credit courses at the University of Texas. This past summer, I completed a Johns Hopkins Biomedical Engineering Innovation course, part of the nation’s #1 Biomedical Engineering program, earning an A (4.0 GPA).

Beyond academics, I’ve served in student council and class leadership since 8th grade, am a member of both the National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society, and have been honored to serve on Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne’s Youth Advisory Council. I also compete in Mock Trial (state qualifier in 2024), and I’m active in HOSA: Future Health Professionals and ATXSI (Alliance Texas Student Influencers). Volunteering with Texas Health Alliance and Cook Children’s Medical Center has further inspired me to pursue a career in medicine.

Through SOAR, I want to help other students discover that academic success is about more than test scores. It’s about developing the discipline, strategies, and support system to excel in school — without giving up the passions that make you who you are.

Quick Highlights

  • Class Rank: #1 out of nearly 700 students (since sophomore year)

  • GPA: 4.0 (unweighted)

  • SAT: 1520

  • AP Exams (by sophomore year):

    • 5’s: Human Geography, World History, Statistics, Precalculus, Spanish

    • 4’s: English Language, Environmental Science

  • College Coursework: Two dual-credit courses at the University of Texas (4.0 GPA)

  • Summer Program: Earned A (4.0 GPA) in Johns Hopkins Biomedical Engineering Innovation course (nation’s #1 BME program)

  • Leadership & Service:

    • Student Council & Class Leadership (since 8th grade)

    • Volunteer Chair & Class Treasurer

    • Member of National Honor Society & National Technical Honor Society

    • Mock Trial competitor, 2024 State Qualifier

    • HOSA: Future Health Professionals member

    • Alliance Texas Student Influencers (ATXSI) participant

    • Volunteer at Texas Health Alliance and Cook Children’s Medical Center

  • Languages: Fluent in Spanish; conversational in Mandarin and Japanese

  • Interests: Piano, cycling, scuba diving, pickleball, and exploring sports science through weightlifting