Brandon Ilizarov

Is a high school senior from Brooklyn, NY, with a 93 GPA, a 1500 SAT, and a passion for dentistry shaped by hands-on clinical experience, global teaching, and a lifelong dedication to competitive ballroom dance. Fluent in Russian and conversational in Mandarin, Brandon combines academic rigor with leadership, service, and cross-cultural communication.

Education

XYZ High School, Brooklyn, NY — Class of 2026

GPA: 93/100

Ten AP/college-level courses, including AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Microeconomics, and AP Chinese

Test Scores

SAT: 1500 (760 Math, 740 ERW)

Clinical & Community Experience

Shadow Intern — Gitlin Dental Group (2024):

Assisted with patient intake, X-rays, chart updates; observed full-arch implant surgery.

Shadow Intern — New York Rhinoplasty (2024):

Supported consultations, charted exam notes, assisted with minor alar-reduction procedure.

English Teacher — Taiwan Summer Camp (2024):

Taught English to children from mainland China during a six-week immersion program.

Founder — Smiles for All GoFundMe (2023):

Raised $2,500 for preventive-care kits for underserved Brooklyn families.

YouTube Host — Dental Dialogues (2023-Present):

Interviewed dentists on career paths and technologies; 1,000+ subscribers.

Dental-Supply Donation Organizer (2023-Present):

Coordinated surplus materials from local dentists to under-resourced clinics.

Leadership & Activities

National Honor Society —

40+ community service hours

Science National Honor Society —

STEM night volunteer

Global Awareness Club —

Presidential Candidate, leads weekly discussions

Private Tutor —

Math, science, English, and history

Competitive Ballroom Dancer —

14 years, multiple awards in Latin & Standard

Skills & Interests

Language Skills

Russian (fluent), Mandarin (conversational)

Digital Proficiency

Microsoft Office & Google Workspace

Dental Experience

Basic dental radiography & chair-side assistance

Communication & Outreach

Public speaking, fundraising, content creation

Multiple regional awards (2015–2024)

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Honors

Ballroom Dance Achievements
Academic Distinction

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Expected AP Scholar (2025)

Honor & Leadership

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National Honor Society Inductee (2024)

College Plans

  • Considering Early Decision at Cornell or Dartmouth (decision by Sept 2025)

  • Open to Columbia University

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