Hello everyone,
My name is Joshua Asirvatham. I will attend the University of Michigan College of Engineering, majoring in Computer Science, class of 2030. I have a strong academic background in both mathematics and physics, having received 5s in AP Calculus BC and AP Physics C Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism in my sophomore year of high school. In that same year, I took the Physics Olympiad Entrance exam f=ma, qualifying for the United States of America Physics Olympiad exam (USAPhO),...
Hello everyone,
My name is Joshua Asirvatham. I will attend the University of Michigan College of Engineering, majoring in Computer Science, class of 2030. I have a strong academic background in both mathematics and physics, having received 5s in AP Calculus BC and AP Physics C Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism in my sophomore year of high school. In that same year, I took the Physics Olympiad Entrance exam f=ma, qualifying for the United States of America Physics Olympiad exam (USAPhO), which selects the top 500 students in the country every year. In the end, I received Commendable performance on the exam (top 396 of the highest performing physics students in the country). I have completed Calculus 3, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations through Lawrence Technological University (LTU), earning As in all of them.
After receiving a perfect SAT math score, I decided to tutor students for the SAT Math section through the School House program– a nonprofit organization cofounded by the creator of Khan Academy that helps pair students with qualified peer mentors. I was able to identify students’ weaknesses and teach them new problem-solving techniques, instilling confidence in SAT Math. Moreover, I assisted my peers during AP Physics C test corrections, guiding them through the problems they got wrong, building confidence in their physics ability, and preparing them for future tests.
My goal is to help build confidence in students’ SAT Math/ Algebra 1/2/Precalculus/Calculus AB/BC and AP Physics 1/2/C skills. I hope to not only improve their grades, but also help improve their understanding by breaking down the complex topics into simple concepts that they can understand.
