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Talk about Me

Participating in the 2017 KWHS Wharton Investment Competition

As team leader, achieved top 1.58% globally

Received admission to Columbia University Summer Program

Exordium

When I submitted our final report, emotions overwhelmed me.

From knowing nothing about finance to analyzing stock trends, calculating returns, and drafting investment reports under mentors' guidance.

From initial team assignments to two members dropping out mid-competition – yet our remaining quartet accomplished what typically requires seven.

This would've been impossible without my teammates' dedication and our mentors' unwavering support.

If you ask whether this experience remains unforgettable years later?Absolutely.

What made such a profound impact?The Wharton Investment Competition.This transformative journey opened doors to a new world.

Chapter 1: The Beginning

Our team started as shy novices with zero financial literacy.

Patient mentors:

• Decoded complex terminology

• Taught us to interpret candlestick charts

• Encouraged bold idea-sharing

• Designed task allocation systems

• Trained us in resource optimization

Financial glossary cheat sheet

U.S. IPO requirements infographic

Task delegation framework

Chapter 2: The Breakthrough

After weeks of study, theory started clicking – but practical application still intimidated us.

Our mentors pushed us to:

✓ Calculate ROI like analysts

✓ Conduct stock valuation drills

✓ Submit daily queries (always answered within hours)

ROI calculation worksheet

Stock analysis dashboard]

Gradually, we evolved into confident practitioners. The pride from drafting professional reports? Unmatched.

SWOT analysis template

Sample equity research report

Chapter 3: The Finale

For the championship round, we collaborated with mentors to craft a 40-page final report.

Submitting it felt surreal – months of growth crystallized in one document. This competition didn't just teach finance; it altered my life trajectory.

Report cover page

Epilogue: Dreams Realized

Our official certification isn't just paper – it's proof that courage to try yields extraordinary rewards.

This spring, I received my Columbia Summer Program acceptance letter. Wharton's stamp on my application was undeniable.

KWHS participation certificate

Gratitude

To our mentors who:

• Demystified complex concepts

• Inspired us to conquer unfamiliar territories

• Transformed hesitation into mastery

Lessons Learned

This journey taught me to:

• Replace solitary struggle with collaborative fire

• Voice uncertainties without shame

• Celebrate team victories as personal triumphs

"May each day reveal a better version of myself."

Parent's Perspective

Regular mentor updates helped me support without pressuring. Witnessing my child:

• Explain P/E ratios at dinner

• Analyze market trends

• Develop remarkable resilience...was worth every moment.

Deepest appreciation to the teaching team!

Your Turn

Want to:

• Gain elite financial skills?

• Boost college applications?

• Build unshakable confidence?

Start with KWHS – the world's most prestigious high school investment competition hosted by UPenn's Wharton School.

Unlike academic contests, KWHS prioritizes:

◼ Real-world financial literacy

◼ Time management under pressure

◼ Leadership through teamwork

Early registration now open!