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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 program
2022 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Computer Science
  • Minors:
    • Business Administration, Management and Operations

Briarcliff High School

High School
2018 - 2022

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Computer Science
    • Business/Commerce, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Computer Software

    • Dream career goals:

      Company Founder/Senior Engineer

    • Intern

      ARoboticsCompany
      2022 – Present2 years
    • Participant

      Pace University - Summer STEM Institute
      2019 – 2019

    Sports

    Bowling

    Varsity
    2021 – 20221 year

    Awards

    • Varsity Athlete

    Badminton

    Club
    2019 – 20201 year

    Squash

    Varsity
    2018 – 20191 year

    Cross-Country Running

    Junior Varsity
    2016 – 20171 year

    Research

    • Computer Science

      Briarcliff Manor High School — Student Researcher
      2020 – Present

    Arts

    • Briarcliff Bear Bones

      Acting
      Staged Readings - Whippoorwill Hall
      2022 – 2022

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership — Participant, then Junior Counselor
      2020 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      Sewa International USA — LEAD Volunteer
      2018 – 2021
    • Public Service (Politics)

      Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) — Participant, former Director & Coordinator
      2014 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship