Aryan Garg

Stamps 1693 Scholar

Hometown

Herndon, VA
(Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology)

Academic Interests

Computational & Applied Mathematics & Statistics, Biochemistry, Pre-Med

Why W&M 

The first time I visited William & Mary was in 2022, years before I seriously began considering college applications. From the Sadler Center to the Sunken Garden, I was struck by how picturesque the campus was, and over the next four years, even as I navigated the college application process and toured other schools, William & Mary remained one of my favorites. In fact, this incredibly exhausting and confusing process of college applications made me reflect on what I wanted in a college: a strong community with students and faculty that would be supportive, great opportunities for undergraduate research, and a school that I could look back on and appreciate, not just for all the skills and experiences I would have learned, but for the friends I had made.

However, all of these ideals remained abstract to me until the spring of my senior year. After all, every college proclaimed a great community and amazing opportunities. After visiting several schools, I was only left with more questions. When I was invited to Finalist Weekend, however, I began to realize that William and Mary was one of the few schools with everything that I was looking for. After receiving a plethora of friendly emails, text messages, and advice from W&M alumni and students, I began to picture myself in Williamsburg for the next four years. That being said, I never expected that Finalist Weekend would move the needle so much that as soon as Professor Cristol offered me a place in the 1693 Scholars Program, I hastily accepted.

On the Friday morning of Finalist Weekend, I cautiously approached Murray House and was immediately greeted with smiles by Kim and the students who were waiting for me to arrive. I toured campus, taking in the ISC, the Crim Dell, lab facilities, dorms, the Wren Building, and so much more. I enjoyed waffles & ice cream that evening, as well as a legendary Ultimate Frisbee game the day after. But most importantly, I met people who were extremely helpful, kind, and passionate, and I’m so happy to be part of such a community. In those few days, I realized exactly what I wanted my college experience to be, and I realized that I would find it at William & Mary.

High School Activities 

• Captain of Congressional Debate Team
• Emergency Medical Technician 
• Research Intern at Georgetown SOM’s Department of Pharmacology and Physiology
• Varsity Cross Country & Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field Runner
• Volunteer at Sentara Northern VA Medical Center
• Intern at Local Psychiatry Clinic
• Teacher/Volunteer at Local Temple
• Math Tutor
• Amateur Photographer
• Spanish Honor Society
• Chemistry Society

Awards / Distinctions

• Wharton Global High School Investment Competition, 3rd Place Team (2023-24)
• Wharton Global High School Investment Competition, Top 10 Teams (2024-25)
• National Speech and Debate Association Academic All-American
• Ranked 2nd in Virginia - Congressional Debate by NSDA
• Washington Area Speech & Debate League Champion - Congressional Debate
• National Spanish Exam Gold Award
• AP Scholar with Distinction
• National Merit Commended Scholar
• National District Cross-Country All-District Honors
• British Biology Olympiad Bronze Medal
• US Presidential Scholars Candidate