Curiosity

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Creativity

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Challenge

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Curiosity 〰️ Creativity 〰️ Challenge 〰️

I’m Braden — a high school senior who thrives on curiosity, creativity, and challenge. I believe learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Whether it’s practicing LSAT exams for fun, competing in GeoGuessr to sharpen my global awareness, or exploring documentaries to deepen my understanding of politics, culture, and history, I am constantly seeking new knowledge and perspectives. I’ve taught myself to build and upgrade computers, pushed my photography skills beyond coursework through self-study, and pursued advanced science and mathematics out of a genuine love for problem-solving.

Initiative 〰️ Teamwork 〰️ Persistence

Initiative has inspired me to take action. In 6th grade, I founded a snow shoveling business and reinvested my earnings into building my first computer. More recently, I co-developed a business plan for a non-lethal defense solution, which won first place in my high school’s Shark Tank competition and advanced to the semifinals of the Minnesota Cup, one of the nation’s largest entrepreneurship contests. These projects reflect how I turn ideas into real-world results through initiative, teamwork, and persistence.

Leadership

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Service

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Leadership 〰️ Service 〰️

Equally important to me are leadership and service. For six consecutive years, I’ve been elected to leadership roles in Scouts BSA, culminating as Senior Patrol Leader for my troop. I earned the rank of Eagle Scout after completing all requirements and then planning and leading a record-breaking school supply drive, which collected more than 8,000 items valued at $4,000 — the largest donation delivered this season by an individual partner for the nonprofit we supported. My community service has been recognized with multiple Presidential Service Awards, including Gold, as well as a varsity letter in service. Whether leading peers, mentoring younger scouts, or volunteering as a coach and community ambassador, I strive to use my knowledge and skills to help others grow.