Posts about Achievements
September 29, 2020
Over Half of the Class of 2021 Recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program
We are proud to announce that 11 of our students have earned places as Semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. Roughly 16,000 students across the nation have qualified as Semifinalists, and we are thrilled to have continued representation on our campus. 57% of our senior class was recognized this year including National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Students.
Head of School Ms. Sara Kolb was thrilled to receive this news, "One of the things I love best about this school is that it is full of students who genuinely love to learn. At BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, smart is cool, which is further proven by the fact that more than half of our senior class has been recognized as either a National Merit Semifinalist or Commended Student this year. I couldn't be more proud of these students and cannot wait to see what their futures bring as they embark into the world as Bobcat alumni next year."
September 13, 2019
24 BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Seniors are 2020 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
We are so proud to announce that 24 of our students have earned places as Semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. Roughly 16,000 students across the nation have qualified as Semifinalists, and we are thrilled to have continued representation on our campus. 71% of our senior class was recognized this year including National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Students.
Of these Semifinalists and Commended Students, Head of School, Mr. Toby Walker gushed, "We are immensely proud of the National Merit Semifinalist and Commended Students this year. They have achieved so much as high school students and this recognition is no surprise to anyone. Please join me in congratulating each and every one of them."
June 27, 2019
2018-2019: Oh What a Year!
The fifth academic year at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley was a monumentally successful one! From individual interests, to club competitions, to students being encouraged by their peers or teachers to, "go out and get it!", we saw our students step up to the challenge.
Whether it was at local meets or in national competitions, BASIS Independent Silicon Valley students made themselves known as a force to be reckoned with. Join us in congratulating our Bobcats on a job well done!
September 14, 2018
23 BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Seniors are 2019 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
We are so proud to announce that 23 of our students have earned places as Semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. Roughly 16,000 students across the nation have qualified as Semifinalists, and we are thrilled to have continued representation on our campus.
To qualify as a Semifinalist this year, each student must have a score that falls in the top 1% on the PSAT taken during their junior year. All Semifinalists now have the opportunity to compete for a Finalist position, which could lead to securing a National Merit Scholarship. We wish our students the best, and look forward to the Finalist results coming out in February.
Please join us in congratulating our Semifinalists:
Brandon Baik
Chethan Bhateja
Jaydev Bhateja
Ethan Feng
Jasleen Ghai
Mario Goranov
Shiven Gupta
Kayra Ilkbahar
Sahil Jain
Nikhita Jayaprakash
Edrea Jiang
Aniket Kapadia
Ray Lin
Samrit Mathur
Eva Prakash
Simran Sadhwani
Alexander Seys
Lori Tsai
Abhiraam Wadekar
Dennis Woo
Krystal Yang
Beryl Zhou
Jennifer Zhou
July 2, 2018
2017-2018: Oh What a Year!
The fourth academic year at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley was a resounding success on all counts, especially when we take a look at all of the outside activities our phenomenal students participated in.
From local meets to national competitions, BASIS Independent Silicon Valley students are a presence. Myriad interests keep our students busy and engaged. Join us in congratulating our Bobcats on a job well done!
June 14, 2018
American Computer Science League All Star Contest
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley’s Senior Team's outstanding performance in the regular season earned them an invitation to the American Computer Science League All Star contest. Invitations to the All Star Contest are based on cumulative team scores earned at the four ACLS events scheduled over the regular season. Our Senior team was thrilled to learn that based on their scores, they were heading out to Rhode Island over Memorial Day weekend for the big competition.
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