Ryan Uwaydat
Pulaski Academy
GPA: 4.76
College attending: University of Michigan
Colleges accepted to: Oxford College of Emory University, Southern Methodist University, Hendrix College
Honors & Achievements: National Merit finalist; AP Scholar with Distinction; U.S. Presidential Scholar candidate; first place in calculus at the Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2025 Central Arkansas Competition; first place in cell biology (2023), second place in wind power (2024) and third place in environmental chemistry event (2023) at the Arkansas Science Olympiad
Career goal: I hope to graduate with a degree in either chemistry or biology before pursuing medical school. While I am still uncertain about the specific field of medicine I want to specialize in, my goal is to deepen our understanding of human diseases and contribute to advancing treatment approaches.
Tell us about the teacher, coach or administrator who made a difference in your life: It’s difficult to single out just one teacher or individual, so instead, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who has supported me: Mr. Clement, Mrs. Hampson, Mrs. Pierce, Mrs. Beard and Mrs. Gorman. Their guidance and encouragement throughout high school have shaped me into the person and student I am today.