Three Bethpage High School sophomores were accepted into the Institute of Creative Problem Solving for Gifted and Talented Students at SUNY Old Westbury. Lavleen Kaur, Aashka Shah, and Yuvraj Singh are among 88 students to be selected into the prestigious institute to pursue the study of mathematics and its applications.
Last spring, they competed against approximately 535 top-ranking students who were recommended by educators from public and private schools across Long Island. Earning a spot at the Institute is a high honor and implies that Lavleen, Aashka, and Yuvraj are among the top one-tenth of one percent in mathematics of all Long Island students in their grade. To qualify, the Institute evaluates a student’s grades, teacher recommendations, and a brief statement. Students must also participate in a rigorous entrance exam.
Throughout this school year, the students will spend a total of 50 hours in class during the course of 20 Saturday mornings. The class curriculum covers mathematical topics in algebra, geometry, discrete math, number theory, and topics that are not included in the standard courses of study.
Bethpage Schools congratulates Lavleen, Aashka, and Yuvraj on this outstanding achievement!