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RESUME

MICHAEL
YUWANGZI CHEN

Education

Shenzhen College of International Education (SCIE), Shenzhen, China

GPA: 3.95/4.0 | SAT： 1430 | TOEFL： 112 | Anticipated Graduation: 2026

Academic & Research

  • Harvard University Summer School (2025): Introduction to Research in Psychopathology (4 credits)

  • University of Pennsylvania Summer School (2024): Certificate in Global Culture & Media Studies

  • MIT Neuroscience Project (2024): Top Project, rec. by Prof. Mehrdad Jazayeri

  • Yale University Research (2023): Co-authored published paper, rec. by Prof. Paul Bloom

Competition：

  • British Psychology Olympiad National Finalist; Poster Team 3rd Place, Individual Award (2024)

  • AMC 12 Top Scorer (2023)

  • USAD South China Champion (2023, Team Leader)

Music Achievement

Piano

  • ABRSM Piano ARSM Distinction Award (2021)

  • Performance: 5 solo recitals (incl. Xinghai & Steinway Halls, Halo Theatre, 200+ audience); concertos with Shenzhen Symphony & Shenzhen Renren Philharmonic

  • Competitions:

      2nd Prize Singapore International Youth (2024)

      1st Prize China Youth Hummingbird Trio (2024)

      1st Prize Steinway South China (2023)

      1st Prize Franz Liszt International Youth (2023)

  • School Achievement: 1st Place Music Academy (2022-23); Talent Show Double Champion (2022)

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Composition

  • 3rd Prize WCMA (UK), 3rd Prize Barletta (Italy), Hon. Mention Opus Artis (Paris); 2025

  • Weekly study since 2018; Original works produced with Grammy winner Adam Kagan at LA Chalice Studio

 

Cello

  • ABRSM Grade 6 (Distinction); Cellist with SCIE Orchestra; performed at school charity concerts (2023–24)

Leadership & Service

  • Student Council President (2025–): Managed 80+ students, oversaw 20+ clubs, organized major school events

  • TEDx Host (2025): Hosted TEDx Youth@Shenzhen and TEDx Yuehai Salon; engaging 200+ in-person &online

  • Art Exhibition Designer (2025)： Curated bilingual exhibition combining music, philosophy, and humility

Community Service:

  • Led piano & cello therapy sessions for 30+ seniors, fostering emotional well-being (2024–2025)

  • High School Mental Health Art-Therapy Camp (Psychology volunteer, 2023)

Skills & Interests

  • Languages: English (Fluent), Mandarin (Native).

  • Other Interests: Chess- District Champion (Shenzhen, 2024), Certified 10th-Rank Player

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