Progressed to New York University (Ranked #30 Best University in the U.S)
Accepting his Fall 2024 place at New York University (NYU) through Early Decision, Yam intends to pursue a major in Business.
Sitting proudly at 30th place in the U.S college rankings and 55th best university in the world*, NYU is home to Stern School of Business, one of America’s oldest and most prestigious business schools. Stern is considered the 6th best business school in the U.S and ranked 17th in the world for business and management courses.
Yam joined CATS Academy Boston in Grade 10. A prominent member of the CATS Boston community, Yam has integrated himself in school life as a Dorm Prefect and as part of the Student Government. He also exceeds as an athlete as a key member of the CATS hockey team. He has pursued his interest in the world of business by completing an internship with technology company Insight in Hong Kong in the Summer of 2023.
Yam’s College Counselor explained “Yam came to me with a clear and realistic idea of what he wanted to accomplish. He was drawn to NYU due to its big-city environment and world-renowned Stern School of Business, and we decided Early Decision was the best strategy since it would increase his chances of getting accepted. He was calm, organized, and motivated throughout the entire process, and I’m very happy for him.”
Nationality: Hong Kong
Program: High School Diploma
Destination: New York University (NYU)
Potential Major: Business
AP Courses: AP Calculus AB, AP Physics CM, AP United States History, AP Statistics, AP Microeconomics
Honors Courses: Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, Literature 4 Critical Lenses
Extracurriculars: Yam is a member of the CATS Scholars’ Program where he has taken advantage of opportunities such as visits to top universities and academically enriching excursions. He is also part of the National Honor Society which acknowledges a student’s ability to demonstrate four key pillars: scholarship, character, leadership and service.
On the ice, he is a key member of the American Hockey Academy, captain of the Hong Kong U18 National Hockey Team and is a hockey coach for young hockey players in Hong Kong. He also plays the oboe and piano.
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