Aaryan Choksi
Aaryan Choksi
Choksi Villa, 3rd Floor, 63 R A Kidwai Road Matunga, Mumbai – 400019, Maharashtra, India
Cell Phone: +919699068846;
Email Id: aaryan2912@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Hill Spring International School, Mumbai, India
2022-Present
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, Grade 12
Ascend International School, Mumbai, India
2020-2022
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, Grade 10
D.Y. Patil International School, Mumbai, India
2015-2020
International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program, Grade 5
LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES
Hill Spring FinanceClub
- Founded and currently leads the Finance Club at Hill Spring International School.
- Organized finance knowledge sessions for students featuring prominent leaders, including renowned wealth manager Anand Rathi.
- Hosting the upcoming Spring Economics Olympiad 2024, which will include over 5 schools.
Intra-schoolMock Shark Tank Competition
Investing Booklet
- Conducted interviews with 6-8 leaders in Asset Management and Private Equity to gain insights into their investment perspectives and career journeys. Based on these interviews, created a booklet to serve as a guide for aspiring students.
EXPERIENCE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Research Experience
Observer Research Foundation (ORF):
• A prominent Indian think tank established in the 1990s
• ORF has played a pivotal role in India's growth narrative as the foundation aims to guide and support policy development for prosperous India
• During my time at ORF, I worked closely with Mr. Sameer Patil, Department Head (Mumbai)
• I participated in research on military defense systems in different countries such as Iran, Iraq, and India.
• This will be used by seasoned ORF researchers in their articles and research publications.
• The primary objective was to spread awareness regarding the current political landscape under different scopes.
Extended Essay - Global politics:
• Research Question: To what extent has the use of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram impacted the effectiveness of the 2019 Pro-Democracy Movement in Hong Kong?
• Analyzed the Pro-Democracy Movement 2019 Hong Kong evaluating the merits and demerits of social media in the organization and mobilization of protesters through research and evaluative thinking.
Campaign Internship for Milind Deora
• Mr. Milind Deora is an Indian politician and Member of Parliament from Shiv Sena
• My role involved working with his social media team for his pre-election campaignin the state of Maharashtra.
• I contributed to voter education and engagement efforts. This role involved assisting with campaign strategies aimed at increasing voter awareness and participation.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Community Service – Education Easy
-Launched "Education Easy":
Organized 50 volunteers to produce 100 audiobooks for visually impaired children.
- Collaborated with blind schools: Connected with 4-6 schools to distribute the initial audiobooks, which have been in use since 2021.
- Scaled "Education Easy" and Extended Reach: Expanded the initiative by recruiting 150 additional volunteers, bringing the total to 200, to create 400 additional audiobooks. Distributed the expanded collection to over 40 blind schools, impacting the lives of 1,5000 students in the Mumbai area and outside.
- Received Media Coverage: Mumbai Live covered our initiative in their newspaper article.
Voting Awareness Campaign (NGO)
- Organized a voting awareness campaign for an NGO, aimed at enhancing community knowledge and involvement in elections.
Caddy Campaign
- Organized an indoor golf tournament in 2020 to raise INR 35,000 in funds for the Caddies Association, with coverage featured in Golf Plus magazine and highlighted on Instagram.
Seed Fundraiser
- Partnered with SOBO Rotary Organization to supply farmers with seeds for fruit-bearing plants.
Shelter Volunteering
- Served for 16 years at Don Bosco Shelter to support community needs.
National Outreach
SUMMER PROGRAMS AND ONLINE COURSES
Yale Young Global Scholars Program, Yale University, USA
Summer 2023
- Attended a two-week summer program at Yale focused on Innovations in Science and Technology (IST), featuring seminars on Computer Science and pure Mathematics.
Project Presentation
Summer 2023
- Presented research on optimizing the Traveling Salesman Problem with behavioral models to 150 students and Yale undergraduates, earning top honors in Mathematics and Computer Science.
Brown University Summer Program, Brown University, USA
Summer 2023
- Attended a two-week in-person Economics & Engineering Program in July 2022
- Completed an unpublished research paper on Life Expectancy and the Happiness Index of individuals within an economy
- Developed a product using Sterling Engines to find alternative solutions for the energy crisis
ESG and Climate Change Course on Coursera by the University of Pennsylvania
Business Analysis and Process Management on Coursera by Project Network
STANDARDIZED TESTS
SAT Reasoning Test (2024):
Total: 1380
Reading: 690
Math: 690
IELTS: Overall (2024):
Overall: 7.5
Listening: 8
Writing: 6.5
Reading: 7.5
Speaking: 7
American Invitational Math Exam (2022):
American Math Competition -
10 (November 2021)
Ranked 16th in India for AMC 10
and 1st in school
SPEECH DRAMA AND COMMUNICATION SKILL
Trinity College of London, Speech and Drama & Communication Skills (2015-2023)
Grade Level 8 (Communication Skills): 81/100 – Merit
Grade Level 7 (Speech & Drama): 86/100 – Distinction
Grade Level 6 (Speech & Drama): 87/100 – Distinction
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Participating in Model United Nations since Grade 8
Outstanding Delegate Award in Cathedral MUN from November to December 2023
Member of the MUN Club at Hill Spring International School in Grade 11
General Secretary of the MUN Club at Ascend International School in Grade 10
Participated in the Harvard Model Congress Europe (HMCE) in Madrid from March 8th to March 14th in 2023
Led the debate and MUN club in Grade 9
GOLF ACHIEVEMENTS
- Golf enthusiast since 2015, holding a handicap of 10 and participating in competitive events at both club and zonal levels.
INTERESTS
- Learning to play the guitar, Fitness through regular workouts and Mixed Martial Arts Training (MMA), Horse Riding since
2019, Travel, Reading and Politics
© 2024 Aaryan Choksi.
Aaryan Choksi
Aaryan Choksi
Choksi Villa, 3rd Floor, 63 R A Kidwai Road Matunga, Mumbai – 400019, Maharashtra, India
Cell Phone: +919699068846;
Email Id: aaryan2912@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Hill Spring International School, Mumbai, India
2022-Present
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, Grade 12
Ascend International School, Mumbai, India
2020-2022
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, Grade 10
D.Y. Patil International School, Mumbai, India
2015-2020
International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program, Grade 5
LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES
Hill Spring FinanceClub
- Founded and currently leads the Finance Club at Hill Spring International School.
- Organized finance knowledge sessions for students featuring prominent leaders, including renowned wealth manager Anand Rathi.
- Hosting the upcoming Spring Economics Olympiad 2024, which will include over 5 schools.
Intra-schoolMock Shark Tank Competition
Investing Booklet
- Conducted interviews with 6-8 leaders in Asset Management and Private Equity to gain insights into their investment perspectives and career journeys. Based on these interviews, created a booklet to serve as a guide for aspiring students.
EXPERIENCE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Research Experience
Observer Research Foundation (ORF):
• A prominent Indian think tank established in the 1990s
• ORF has played a pivotal role in India's growth narrative as the foundation aims to guide and support policy development for prosperous India
• During my time at ORF, I worked closely with Mr. Sameer Patil, Department Head (Mumbai)
• I participated in research on military defense systems in different countries such as Iran, Iraq, and India.
• This will be used by seasoned ORF researchers in their articles and research publications.
• The primary objective was to spread awareness regarding the current political landscape under different scopes.
Extended Essay - Global politics:
• Research Question: To what extent has the use of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram impacted the effectiveness of the 2019 Pro-Democracy Movement in Hong Kong?
• Analyzed the Pro-Democracy Movement 2019 Hong Kong evaluating the merits and demerits of social media in the organization and mobilization of protesters through research and evaluative thinking.
Campaign Internship for Milind Deora
• Mr. Milind Deora is an Indian politician and Member of Parliament from Shiv Sena
• My role involved working with his social media team for his pre-election campaignin the state of Maharashtra.
• I contributed to voter education and engagement efforts. This role involved assisting with campaign strategies aimed at increasing voter awareness and participation.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Community Service – Education Easy
-Launched "Education Easy":
Organized 50 volunteers to produce 100 audiobooks for visually impaired children.
- Collaborated with blind schools: Connected with 4-6 schools to distribute the initial audiobooks, which have been in use since 2021.
- Scaled "Education Easy" and Extended Reach: Expanded the initiative by recruiting 150 additional volunteers, bringing the total to 200, to create 400 additional audiobooks. Distributed the expanded collection to over 40 blind schools, impacting the lives of 1,5000 students in the Mumbai area and outside.
- Received Media Coverage: Mumbai Live covered our initiative in their newspaper article.
Voting Awareness Campaign (NGO)
- Organized a voting awareness campaign for an NGO, aimed at enhancing community knowledge and involvement in elections.
Caddy Campaign
- Organized an indoor golf tournament in 2020 to raise INR 35,000 in funds for the Caddies Association, with coverage featured in Golf Plus magazine and highlighted on Instagram.
Seed Fundraiser
- Partnered with SOBO Rotary Organization to supply farmers with seeds for fruit-bearing plants.
Shelter Volunteering
- Served for 16 years at Don Bosco Shelter to support community needs.
National Outreach
SUMMER PROGRAMS AND ONLINE COURSES
Project Presentation
Summer 2023
- Presented research on optimizing the Traveling Salesman Problem with behavioral models to 150 students and Yale undergraduates, earning top honors in Mathematics and Computer Science.
Brown University Summer Program, Brown University, USA
Summer 2023
- Attended a two-week in-person Economics & Engineering Program in July 2022
- Completed an unpublished research paper on Life Expectancy and the Happiness Index of individuals within an economy
- Developed a product using Sterling Engines to find alternative solutions for the energy crisis
ESG and Climate Change Course on Coursera by the University of Pennsylvania
Business Analysis and Process Management on Coursera by Project Network
STANDARDIZED TESTS
SAT Reasoning Test (2024):
Total: 1380
Reading: 690
Math: 690
IELTS: Overall (2024):
Overall: 7.5
Listening: 8
Writing: 6.5
Reading: 7.5
Speaking: 7
American Invitational Math Exam (2022):
American Math Competition -
10 (November 2021)
Ranked 16th in India for AMC 10
and 1st in school
SPEECH DRAMA AND COMMUNICATION SKILL
Trinity College of London, Speech and Drama & Communication Skills (2015-2023)
Grade Level 8 (Communication Skills): 81/100 – Merit
Grade Level 7 (Speech & Drama): 86/100 – Distinction
Grade Level 6 (Speech & Drama): 87/100 – Distinction
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Participating in Model United Nations since Grade 8
Outstanding Delegate Award in Cathedral MUN from November to December 2023
Member of the MUN Club at Hill Spring International School in Grade 11
General Secretary of the MUN Club at Ascend International School in Grade 10
Participated in the Harvard Model Congress Europe (HMCE) in Madrid from March 8th to March 14th in 2023
Led the debate and MUN club in Grade 9
GOLF ACHIEVEMENTS
- Golf enthusiast since 2015, holding a handicap of 10 and participating in competitive events at both club and zonal levels.
INTERESTS
- Learning to play the guitar, Fitness through regular workouts and Mixed Martial Arts Training (MMA), Horse Riding since
2019, Travel, Reading and Politics
.
© 2024 Aaryan Choksi.
Aaryan Choksi
Aaryan Choksi
Choksi Villa, 3rd Floor, 63 R A Kidwai Road Matunga, Mumbai – 400019, Maharashtra, India
Cell Phone: +919699068846;
Email Id: aaryan2912@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Hill Spring International School, Mumbai, India
2022-Present
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, Grade 12
Ascend International School, Mumbai, India
2020-2022
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, Grade 10
D.Y. Patil International School, Mumbai, India
2015-2020
International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program, Grade 5
STANDARDIZED TESTS
SAT Reasoning Test (2024):
Total: 1380
Reading: 690
Math: 690
IELTS: Overall (2024):
Overall: 7.5
Listening: 8
Writing: 6.5
Reading: 7.5
Speaking: 7
American Invitational Math Exam (2022):
American Math Competition -
10 (November 2021)
Ranked 16th in India for AMC 10
and 1st in school
LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES
Hill Spring FinanceClub
- Founded and currently leads the Finance Club at Hill Spring International School.
- Organized finance knowledge sessions for students featuring prominent leaders, including renowned wealth manager Anand Rathi.
- Hosting the upcoming Spring Economics Olympiad 2024, which will include over 5 schools.
Intra-schoolMock Shark Tank Competition
Investing Booklet
- Conducted interviews with 6-8 leaders in Asset Management and Private Equity to gain insights into their investment perspectives and career journeys. Based on these interviews, created a booklet to serve as a guide for aspiring students.
SPEECH DRAMA AND COMMUNICATION SKILL
Trinity College of London, Speech and Drama & Communication Skills (2015-2023)
Grade Level 8 (Communication Skills): 81/100 – Merit
Grade Level 7 (Speech & Drama): 86/100 – Distinction
Grade Level 6 (Speech & Drama): 87/100 – Distinction
EXPERIENCE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Research Experience
Observer Research Foundation (ORF):
• A prominent Indian think tank established in the 1990s
• ORF has played a pivotal role in India's growth narrative as the foundation aims to guide and support policy development for prosperous India
• During my time at ORF, I worked closely with Mr. Sameer Patil, Department Head (Mumbai)
• I participated in research on military defense systems in different countries such as Iran, Iraq, and India.
• This will be used by seasoned ORF researchers in their articles and research publications.
• The primary objective was to spread awareness regarding the current political landscape under different scopes.
Extended Essay - Global politics:
• Research Question: To what extent has the use of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram impacted the effectiveness of the 2019 Pro-Democracy Movement in Hong Kong?
• Analyzed the Pro-Democracy Movement 2019 Hong Kong evaluating the merits and demerits of social media in the organization and mobilization of protesters through research and evaluative thinking.
Campaign Internship for Milind Deora
• Mr. Milind Deora is an Indian politician and Member of Parliament from Shiv Sena
• My role involved working with his social media team for his pre-election campaignin the state of Maharashtra.
• I contributed to voter education and engagement efforts. This role involved assisting with campaign strategies aimed at increasing voter awareness and participation.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Participating in Model United Nations since Grade 8
Outstanding Delegate Award in Cathedral MUN from November to December 2023
Member of the MUN Club at Hill Spring International School in Grade 11
General Secretary of the MUN Club at Ascend International School in Grade 10
Participated in the Harvard Model Congress Europe (HMCE) in Madrid from March 8th to March 14th in 2023
Led the debate and MUN club in Grade 9
GOLF ACHIEVEMENTS
- Golf enthusiast since 2015, holding a handicap of 10 and participating in competitive events at both club and zonal levels.
INTERESTS
- Learning to play the guitar, Fitness through regular workouts and Mixed Martial Arts Training (MMA), Horse Riding since
2019, Travel, Reading and Politics
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Community Service – Education Easy
-Launched "Education Easy":
Organized 50 volunteers to produce 100 audiobooks for visually impaired children.
- Collaborated with blind schools: Connected with 4-6 schools to distribute the initial audiobooks, which have been in use since 2021.
- Scaled "Education Easy" and Extended Reach: Expanded the initiative by recruiting 150 additional volunteers, bringing the total to 200, to create 400 additional audiobooks. Distributed the expanded collection to over 40 blind schools, impacting the lives of 1,5000 students in the Mumbai area and outside.
- Received Media Coverage: Mumbai Live covered our initiative in their newspaper article.
Voting Awareness Campaign (NGO)
- Organized a voting awareness campaign for an NGO, aimed at enhancing community knowledge and involvement in elections.
Caddy Campaign
- Organized an indoor golf tournament in 2020 to raise INR 35,000 in funds for the Caddies Association, with coverage featured in Golf Plus magazine and highlighted on Instagram.
Seed Fundraiser
- Partnered with SOBO Rotary Organization to supply farmers with seeds for fruit-bearing plants.
Shelter Volunteering
- Served for 16 years at Don Bosco Shelter to support community needs.
National Outreach
SUMMER PROGRAMS AND ONLINE COURSES
Project Presentation
Summer 2023
- Presented research on optimizing the Traveling Salesman Problem with behavioral models to 150 students and Yale undergraduates, earning top honors in Mathematics and Computer Science.
Brown University Summer Program, Brown University, USA
Summer 2023
- Attended a two-week in-person Economics & Engineering Program in July 2022
- Completed an unpublished research paper on Life Expectancy and the Happiness Index of individuals within an economy
- Developed a product using Sterling Engines to find alternative solutions for the energy crisis
ESG and Climate Change Course on Coursera by the University of Pennsylvania
Business Analysis and Process Management on Coursera by Project Network
© 2024 Aaryan Choksi.