THE ACCELERATION — Origins

Enrolled in merit-based acceleration programmes for both junior high and senior high, completing each in 2 years instead of the standard 3. JUNIOR HIGH — SMP LABSCHOOL KEBAYORAN (2010–2012) - Completed in 2 years (acceleration track) - Highest cumulative score in cohort: 9.055/10 - National exam: 39.35/40 - Participated in a cultural exchange programme at Menai High School, Sydney (2011): performed Saman dance at age 13 SENIOR HIGH — SMAN 78 JAKARTA (2012–2014) - One of the top public senior high schools in Jakarta - Completed in 2 years (acceleration track, Natural Sciences / IPA) - Perfect score in Physics on the national exam - National exam: 54.9/60; final mark: 9.1/10 - Participated in Sunburst Environment Programme 2013 in Singapore: researched coral reef bleaching in Kepulauan Seribu