Residence: Bhakrota, India
School: Jayshree Periwal International School
Intended major: Biochemistry
Age during program: Grade 12
Maanika’s primary academic interest is Biochemistry. She has taken Biology and Chemistry classes at school in her International Baccalaureate curriculum (earning the best possible score of 7). She has also written two Biology review papers (one on how radiation impacts plant growth), taken a Neuroscience course on Coursera, and is also currently working on an extended essay on plant enzymatic activity.
Through the program, she has received a positive evaluation and letter of recommendation from her mentor
Her university acceptance includes UC San Diego.
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