Name: Piyush Ahir

Grade: 12
Test administration: SAT August 24, 2024
Tested on: Aug 24, 2024

Your Scores Record Locator: 4098312026

SAT Scores
TOTAL SCORE Knowledge and Skills
1450 400–
1600 96th* View your performance across the 8 content domains measured on the SAT.
Score Range: 1410-1490
Average Score (all testers): 1030

SECTION SCORES Reading and Writing Math

Reading and Writing Information and Ideas Algebra
(26% of test section, 12-14 questions) (35% of test section, 13-15 questions)
670 200–
800 89th*

Your Score Range: 640-700

Average Score (all testers): 521 Craft and Structure Advanced Math
(28% of test section, 13-15 questions) (35% of test section, 13-15 questions)
Math

780 200–
800 98th*
Expression of Ideas Problem-Solving and Data Analysis
Your Score Range: 750-800
Average Score (all testers): 509 (20% of test section, 8-12 questions) (15% of test section, 5-7 questions)

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Centre Number IA009 13/OCT/2024 Candidate Number 510723

Candidate Details

AHIR

PIYUSH

C0059365

Date of Birth 22/03/2008 M Private Candidate

Country or
Region of Origin

Country of INDIA
Nationality

First Language HINDI

Test Results
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Listening 8.5 Reading 9.0 Writing 7.0 Speaking 7.0 Band 8.0 C1
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Statement of Purpose

I find my roots in the rural arid region of the Indian State of Rajasthan. I am, in fact, the second
generation in my family to receive education beyond middle school. Coming from a rural
background, my parents struggled to adjust to the urban culture and make a living for
themselves.

From an early age, I found myself spending hours alone after school while both my parents
were at work. During this time, I became fascinated with a curious device called the computer.
At first, it was merely a source of entertainment—playing around with MS Paint, creating
quirky PowerPoint slides, and experimenting with MS Word. However, as I grew, so did my
curiosity.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I had my most significant breakthrough—I discovered

Python. It opened up a world of automation and limitless possibilities. I taught myself Python
by watching playlists on YouTube, staying ahead of what was taught in school, and realising I
could create almost anything—automated tasks, scripts, you name it.

But simple logic and loops weren’t enough. It felt as if all the hours I put in were having no
real impact and that I was developing the same thing over and over again. This made me want
to solve real-world problems that require not just programming but critical thinking and
mathematical insight. This realization led me to dive into mathematics, understanding that
programming was only part of the equation—logical reasoning and mathematical models were
equally crucial. Over time, I improved my mathematical skills, learned to model problems, and
engaged in mathematical proofs. I secured 99% in class 10th CBSE Board Examinations, got
perfect scores in BRICSMATH, and even received a bronze honour at the IYMC along with a
780 score in SAT Maths section.

To understand the skills required to tackle professional problems, I undertook various job
simulations in companies like Goldman Sachs, Electronic Arts, Wells Fargo and GE Aerospace.
Besides, to introduce myself to critical thinking, I participated in various interschool
hackathons. I even developed business analysis software and a library management software
as my academic projects.
When my app ‘DocReach’ received a gold certification in Youth Ideathon 2023, I was sure that
Computer Science is the way to go. It is an app which allows users to reserve appointments
with doctors free of cost. The app even filters out the best doctors suited for them.

LEADER

I was elected as the General Secretary of my school’s Student Council for the 2023 session.
This honed my leadership skills and helped me understand other students. My duty was to
bridge the gap between the Council and the school administration besides presiding over the
Council. This took my communication, logistical and management skills to the next level.

COMMUNITY

I read a quote in the Bible which has struck me ever since: ‘If you only greet your own brothers,
what more are you doing?’. To fulfil my duty as a responsible member of the community, I
have been associated with PM-NikshayMitr (TB-Patient friend scheme) in which every
weekend, I visit my nearby TB hospital to help the medical staff in keeping the patients engaged
and share my books with them. The government of India appreciated my efforts. Additionally,
in the summer of 2024, I associated myself with an NGO as an intern where I taught
underprivileged teenagers living in slums maths.

Why Computer Science and Mathematics?

The answer is simple: The automation of programming combined with the logical efficacy of
mathematics provides a robust solution to almost any technical problem. I’m fascinated by how
automation can reduce human effort and eliminate complex burdens. Mathematics is pivotal in
this journey as the logical foundation to excel as a programmer. I envision my future as
someone who can contribute to tackling three key challenges. First, I want to develop a
blockchain-based system for document verification. Second, in today’s data-driven world, the
sheer volume of information processed every second is staggering. I plan to explore quantum
computing to revolutionize data processing and efficiency. Lastly, I’m intrigued by AI’s
potential for generating content and automating software operations as if the AI itself were a
human user. This would save immense amounts of time and effort.
Why This University?

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To excel in any subject, one must be surrounded by like-minded individuals, motivated peers,
and expert mentors. The opportunities in a tech-driven city, along with access to cutting-edge
resources and guidance from pioneering professors, are invaluable. Inspired by Marcus
Aurelius, I believe there is no such thing as eternal remembrance. However, one’s legacy can
live forever by the impact. I want to impact the world, taking humankind to a new age.

I am researching the development of a blockchain-based security system for IoT devices and
have dabbled in creating quantum code for MD5 hash generation. I’ve participated in multiple
hackathons to familiarize myself with real-world problem-solving. I’m actively working on a
self-discovered method for primality testing, which I hope to refine further. These experiences
have solidified my belief that computer science and mathematics are the perfect combination
to fuel my ambitions.

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In summary, I’m not driven by accolades or the promise of a lucrative career. What excites me
is the opportunity to innovate, solve meaningful problems, and collaborate with others who
share this passion. I want to push boundaries, learn from the best, and contribute to a future
that is not just automated but smarter, more efficient, and designed to make life better for
everyone.

I am hopeful that I will get the opportunity to study at your esteemed institution.
 PIYUSH AHIR
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F-11, 3 Floor, Type-II, New Police Line
Kingsway Camp, GTB Nagar, Delhi-110009
Ph 9013119577 Email: piyushmanethi@gmail.com

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

 Currently pursuing Grade XII (CBSE) with Physics, Chemistry, Math, Computer Science and English at
G. D. Goenka Public School, Model Town, New Delhi, slated for completion in March 2025

 Completed Grade X (CBSE) from G. D. Goenka Public School, Model Town, New Delhi in 2022 scoring
96.4 %

INTERNSHIPS
 GE Aerospace Certificate of Completion March 11, 2024. I explore Supply Chain Job
Stimulation.
 Electronic Arts Certificate of Completion December 21, 2023, in Software Engineering Job
Stimulation by writing a feature proposal, creating games object class, improving inventory
system and character creators.
 Goldman Sachs Certificate of Completion November 26, 2023, Software Engineering Job
Stimulation by cracking leaked password database.
 Wells Fargo Certificate of Completion August 10, 2023, in Software Engineering Virtual
Experience Program by creating and implementing a data model.
 GE Aerospace Certificate of Completion August 3, 2023. I explore the Engineering Virtual
Experience Program by energy source design and implications

ACADEMIC PROJECTS
 Project Title: Alum Preparation
Duration: 2 weeks
Brief Description: Preparation of alum using scrap aluminium
 Project Title: Business Analyzer
Duration: 4 weeks
Brief Description: Software which provides business statistics and consumer behaviour
 Project Title: Effects on Impedance
Duration: 1 week
Brief Description: Observing effects of impedance in inductors by inserting iron rod
 Project Title: Library Management Software
Duration: 2 weeks
Brief Description: Library management based on databases and SQL.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Basic Quantum Computing
 MySQL
 Python
 HTML
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
 Received 2nd Position and cash award in Tycoon Odyssey held on 26 July, 2024
 Won Gold award for Best Annual Report (SEC) for academic session 2023-24
 Meritoriously selected for Co-Scholastic Excellence for session 2023-24
 Received ‘Bhashadoot Samman’ by Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts (Cultural
Ministry, Government of India) and Hindustani Language Academy for excellent performance
in Indian Language (Hindi) in class Xth Board Examination (6 December 2023)
 Achieved Certificate of Excellence for making DOCREACH Healthcare App 2023-24.
 Won Bronze Honor in International Youth Math Challenge 2023, scored 10 points and placed
among the top 20% of all the participants. (20 Nov 2023)
 Achieved 1st rank in class, 6th in State and 98th in English Olympiad 2023
 Received Special Achievement Certificate Silverzone Internation Olympiad of Mathematics by
acquiring 2nd class rank
 Received Certificate of Excellence for selection in Top 1000 at Youth Ideathon 2023 in India’s
largest school-level Competition of Ideas on November 19, 2023, at IIT Delhi
 Scored 80 out of 80 in BRICSMATH 2021 (Dec 2021)
 A semi-finalist in Speaker of the Year 2019 in the Junior Champ Category

CERTIFICATIONS
 Certificate of Participation in GDG Rohni event Binary Blitz 2024 at INNOLIT Ignite 1.0, A
Festival of Literature, Entrepreneurship, Art and Innovation (9-10 August 2024)
 Certificate of Appreciation for participation in the event ‘Policy Prodigy: AI Solutions’, Annual
Interschool Festival 2024- Vote Support Elect at Mount Abu Public School.
 Certificate of Successfully achieved student-level credential for completing the Introduction to
the Internet of Things by CISCO Networking Academy (June 16, 2024)
 Certificate of participation and valuable contribution made to the school business as part of
the School Enterprise Challenge 2023
 Certificate of Excellence for valuable contribution as Editorial Team Member at GDG Model
UN Conference 7th Edition held on 14-15 July 2023
 German Language A1 Certificate by Goethe Institute Max Muller Bhavan, Delhi (18 July 2023)
 Certificate of participation in online course on Remote Sensing For Natural Resource Studies
conducted by the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, ISRO, Dehradun (June 12, 2023 to June
23, 2023)

WORKSHOPS/ SEMINARS
 Attended Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023, a workshop organised by the Ministry of Education (Govt.
of India), wherein the Prime Minister, students, parents and teachers interacted on various
topics related to life and exams
 Attended World Education Week Webinar organised by T4World Education Week 2021

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 General Secretary, Student Council, 2023
Presided a 10-member student council, bridging the gap between the council and school
administration
 MUN Editorial Organising Committee 2023
Part of the MUN organising committee’s editorial wing providing textual and lexical support
 Aarushan Organising Committee member
Actively collaborated with teachers and other organising committee members to host a
successful school cultural event- Aarushan
 German Language A1, A2 and B1 by Goethe Institute
Received A1 certification and attended A2 and B1 German language courses

COMMUNITY SERVICE
 Registered as NI- KSHAY Mitra (TB patient friend) and serving TB patients under PM TB Mukt Bharat
Abhiyaan (National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme) to provide support to TB patients since 2022
Discuss an accomplishment, event or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and
a new understanding of yourself or others.

Towards the end of the pandemic, my school shifted to hybrid mode- half of the students
attended the classes physically, while the others took the classes online—one such day, when
it was my turn to show up online, my mathematics teacher gave the class series of questions.
All of them were about predicting the next few sequences of a series of numbers. I was done
with all within 20 minutes, while others still struggled after an hour. Though I was one of the
best performers in the maths class, I was shocked that no one else could figure out something
which seemed obvious to me, not even those who scored better than me. When I told them the
answers, my teacher couldn’t believe I had done them all by myself. He said to me, ‘’In case
you don’t know, looking for the answers online is cheating’’. When I told him I did them all by
myself, he wanted to know how I approached the questions and got to the solutions. Well, I
didn’t have concrete answers for them. I just ‘’realized’’ the patterns. My answers were not
graded.
Though I was falsely accused of cheating, it sparked a realization in me. I could see patterns
and relations where rest of my classmates saw chaos. Since then, I had an eye for patterns. It
almost became my secondary nature. I would notice patterns everywhere, even while
communicating with people. I found that people displayed a similar set of behaviours in a
particular situation. From analyzing people to helping myself memorise organic chemistry’s
reactions, I was utilizing the best of my new-found talent.
I helped my classmates memorize mathematical and chemistry formulas. This helped me to
make quite few friends. They thought I used ‘tricks’, but frankly speaking, they were never
tricks or any memorization techniques; it was the same thing but from a different perspective.

My love for puzzles eventually led me to seek larger challenges. I participated in the
International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC) and won a bronze honor, which was a proud
moment. This hunger for more. I applied to PROMYS, a prestigious mathematics program,
twice. Both times I was rejected. Initially, the rejection stung, but it also brought me to an
important realization—merely finding patterns wasn’t enough. The art of mathematics also
demanded mastery in mathematical modeling and proofs, which I hadn't yet fully embraced.
This evolved into an obsession with Number Theory. I learned methods such as Mathematical
induction, proof by contradiction and proof by contrapositive. However, I must admit I still
find it pretty difficult to prove mathematical generalizations even after having an idea of
mathematical proving. Most of the time, I end up taking the help of the internet. Though, it
wouldn’t be fair to say that I haven’t polished my ability to reason numbers.

Quite recently, in my computer science class, when we were practising conditional loops, I
found myself deducing a new way to test the primality of a number. I was tired of brute force
testing of primality using loops. ‘There has to be a generalised test’, I thought. After some time,
I realized that if twice the square of a prime number plus one is divisible by three, it could be
an indicator of primality. The test was successful even with the prime number going in billions.
though I did notice exceptions—like the number three and perfect multiples of two. To fully
explore the viability of this, I must prove it mathematically. The proof has been fascinating to
work on. It’s like a challenge to me. Since then, I’ve been working to prove this method, and
it’s exciting to know that I might be onto something new in the world of mathematics. From
my maths teacher thinking I was cheating to me trying to prove my test of primality, I have
come a long way.