BACKGROUND · RESEARCH · EXPERIENCES

My Résumé

Here's a more complete look at my academic background, research, activities, and experiences.

ADRIAN PEREZ-LITWIN

Greenville, South Carolina

AdrianPerezLitwin@gmail.com

Education

Baylor School | Chattanooga, Tennessee

Grades 10–12 | Class of 2027

Cumulative GPA: 3.8

Cartter Scholar & Harris-Stanford Honors Program | 2024–Present

Recipient of a competitive $25,000 annual merit scholarship recognizing academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and leadership potential. Cartter Scholars are also admitted to Baylor's Harris-Stanford Honors Program.

SAT: 1420 | September 2026

AP Examination Scores (2024–2026):

  • AP Calculus AB — 4
  • AP English Literature and Composition — 4
  • AP Physics 1 — 4
  • AP English Language and Composition — 4
  • AP Human Geography — 4

Current Senior-Year Coursework (2026–2027):

  • AP Statistics
  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP Psychology
  • Honors Advanced Research: Sustainability
  • Botany
  • English IV Composition

Additional Advanced Coursework: AP Computer Science Principles, Honors Chemistry, Honors Precalculus, Spanish IV, and Foundations of Scientific Research.

Greenville Senior High School | Greenville, South Carolina

Grade 9 | 2023–2024

  • Completed honors coursework in English, biology, mathematics, and Spanish, along with AP Human Geography.

Sterling Charles Townes Center — Gifted and Talented Program

Greenville, South Carolina | Grades 5–8

  • Selected for a four-year academically advanced program admitting approximately 70 students annually from across Greenville County.

Honors & Awards

  • AP Scholar with Distinction | College Board, 2026
  • AP Scholar | College Board, 2025
  • South Carolina Junior Scholar Award of Merit | 2022–2023

Cartter Scholarship and Harris-Stanford Honors Program are listed under Education.

Research Experience

Environmental Sustainability Research Scholar

Baylor School | 2025–Present

Comparing Tillage and Mulching in Respect to Brix Values of Lactuca sativa

  • Conducted a comparative field study as part of Baylor's Research Scholars curriculum, investigating how organic mulching versus conventional tillage affects soluble-solids concentrations in lettuce crops.
  • Collected and recorded measurements from 48 plant samples over four weeks, using a refractometer to measure Brix values and monitoring plant growth.
  • Evaluated preliminary findings and measurement limitations; results did not establish a clear relationship between soil preparation method and Brix values.
  • Presented research findings at Baylor School's Research Symposium.
  • Continuing the investigation during senior year through Honors Advanced Research: Sustainability.

Academic Enrichment & Summer Programs

Clinical Neuroscience Immersion Experience (CNI-X)

Stanford University | Summer 2024

  • Participated in a Stanford summer program exploring neuroscience, psychiatry, and psychology.
  • Designed and presented a capstone concept for a technology-enabled helmet intended to measure head-impact trauma and reduce concussion risk, informed by research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

iD Tech — Stanford University Campus | Summer 2023

  • Studied Python programming for machine learning and Java programming through Minecraft modding.

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics | Summer 2022

  • Completed Psychology: The Science of People.

Leadership & Community Service

Volunteer Literacy Tutor

Carver Community Center | September 2026–Present

  • Provide individualized reading support to a seven-year-old student through an after-school program serving families with limited educational resources.
  • Volunteer four afternoons weekly, helping develop foundational literacy skills, reading confidence, and engagement with learning.

Dorm Prefect

Baylor School | August 2024–May 2025

  • Elected by peers to support residential life, welcome new boarding students, organize dormitory activities, and help maintain a welcoming and supportive community.

Athletics & Extracurricular Activities

Varsity Football

Baylor School | Fall 2025

  • Played offensive and defensive line, dedicating more than 10 hours weekly to practices, conditioning, and games.
  • Member of Baylor's Tennessee Division II-AAA State Championship team.

Organic Gardening

Baylor School | 2024–2025

  • Participated in a student-led organic gardening program focused on sustainable agriculture and food systems.
  • Helped cultivate produce for the school dining hall and donations to underserved communities in Chattanooga.

Chess Player

Baylor School | 2024–Present

  • Achieved an approximately 1700 Elo rating on Chess.com.
  • Participated in chess activities at Baylor and played at public chess venues in New York City.

Technical Skills

Python | Java | C++