Sanam Sharifi
Class of 2023
High School: University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley Math & Science Academy
College Acceptance: UTMB School of Nursing
Sanam Sharifi’s Awards & Recognitions
- Accepted to the Math & Science Academy at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley at age 14
- National Honor Society, UTRGV Math & Science Academy
- Book Club Founding Member, UTRGV Math & Science Academy
- 2021/2022 Fall & Spring Dean’s List, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- 2022/2023 Fall & Spring Dean’s List, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- Recipient of a Full Scholarship to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ($25,000 value)
- $10,000 Texas First Scholarship Recipient at the University of Houston, for students who graduate early from a Texas public high school with the Distinguished Level of Achievement
Sanam Sharifi’s Work Ethic
Sanam worked tirelessly from a young age working over summers, earning dual credits, and ultimately graduating at the top of her class while completing all high school graduation credits within 2 years! No small feat for someone as determined as she. Sanam has proven over and over that she has the determination and drive to succeed in whatever she sets her mind to. She is mature beyond her years and takes her education very seriously. Sanam will surely be a name to watch out for in the fields of medicine and research as she continues to pursue her passion with her latest acceptance to UTMB Galveston’s School of Nursing.
How working with Benedictine Tutors ultimately helped Sanam
I came in needing help with Pre-Cal. I had trouble understanding the formulas and how to apply them. I was never good at math but Ms. Raquel always put it into simpler terms and with me being a visual learner, she was able to draw out most concepts for me which helped a lot. Later on, that was especially helpful when I needed help with Chemistry as well.
Areas where Sanam saw the Biggest Improvement
“Pre Cal and Calculus but also Chemistry”
When asked, “What was your best memory of Benedictine Tutors”, this is how Sanam responded:
“My best memory at Benedictine was going over the Chemistry concepts and finally understanding them in a way I couldn’t during class. They finally clicked in a way that they just wouldn’t before.”
What does Sanam have planned for the future?
“I plan on starting nursing school in the summer at UTMB and hopefully going into pediatric or neonatal intensive care when I graduate. After a few years, I would like to go back to school to either be a CRNA or potentially go to medical school!”