Hobbies and interests
French
Mathematics
Squash
Biking And Cycling
Driving
Bowling
Robotics
Reading
Academic
Science Fiction
Adventure
Classics
Horror
Historical
Mystery
Politics
Realistic Fiction
Travel
I read books multiple times per week
Neel Raut
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Neel Raut is a senior at Briarcliff High School where he is the valedictorian of the graduating class of 2022. Although he has yet to finalize on a college for the fall, he will be majoring in computer science and potentially minoring in finance.
His interest in computer science stemmed from the first time he coded, in a middle school technology class. He learned about the complexity of programming and its usefulness in solving real-world problems, and became inspired to learn more about its applications.
Throughout high school, Neel refined and polished his skills and gained a thorough proficiency of Java (through AP Computer Science A, research, and various hackathons) and Python (summer course at Pace University, interning at a robotics company) while aiming to learn other languages like C#, C++, and Objective-C.
Neel learned the value of teamwork and leadership through these various experiences and is interested in becoming a software engineer and potentially starting his own tech company some day.
Education
Northeastern University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Computer Science
Minors:
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
Briarcliff High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Computer Science
- Business/Commerce, General
Career
Dream career field:
Computer Software
Dream career goals:
Company Founder/Senior Engineer
Intern
ARoboticsCompany2022 – Present2 yearsParticipant
Pace University - Summer STEM Institute2019 – 2019
Sports
Bowling
Varsity2021 – 20221 year
Awards
- Varsity Athlete
Badminton
Club2019 – 20201 year
Squash
Varsity2018 – 20191 year
Cross-Country Running
Junior Varsity2016 – 20171 year
Research
Computer Science
Briarcliff Manor High School — Student Researcher2020 – Present
Arts
Briarcliff Bear Bones
ActingStaged Readings - Whippoorwill Hall2022 – 2022
Public services
Advocacy
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership — Participant, then Junior Counselor2020 – 2021Volunteering
Sewa International USA — LEAD Volunteer2018 – 2021Public Service (Politics)
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) — Participant, former Director & Coordinator2014 – Present