Maxwell P.

About Me

Hello! My name is Maxwell. I am a full-time senior and this is my 5th year at Stanford OHS. I am a NASA N3 Intern and Scholar, a mobile app developer, a USA Computing Olympiad Platinum Level Computer Programmer, and Co-Chair of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project's Network for K-12 Neurodiversity Education and Advocacy.

At Stanford OHS, I love how this school offers neurodiverse students like myself an environment of acceptance and celebration of what we can contribute to this amazing community and the world. I am grateful for all the clubs offered here and am active in the Advanced Programming, FTC Robotics, and Quiz Bowl clubs. This year, I am a Teaching Assistant for Data Structures and Algorithms in Java as well as Data Science. Acceptance into Stanford OHS opened up my entire world to lifelong friendships and social opportunities on top of memories I will treasure forever.

Why I Chose Stanford OHS

From my earliest memories as a homeschooled student, my hunger for knowledge often found itself constrained by the limits of my immunocompromised health and by traditional schools that didn't know how to support my neurodivergence. Seeking a more rigorous academic environment, I applied to Stanford OHS with the hope of not just quenching my thirst for advanced learning, but also being in a space that understands and accommodates unique situations like mine.

Moreover, Stanford OHS's diverse range of clubs and extracurricular opportunities has allowed me to delve into my passion for technology, including a Computer Science track that remains unparalleled. Stanford OHS truly nurtures individual talents and ensures every student, regardless of their background, finds a path tailored for them to excel in education.