Rohan Daggubati

1. How did you feel when you heard that you were the finalist for the National Merit Scholarship?

It felt good to complete the whole process and feel accomplished.

2. What are some characteristics you believe helped you achieve this award?

In the window before the test, I prepared and felt ready, putting my best effort into the application, ensuring I had good recommendations, and getting everything done on time. 

3. What is your academic area of passion and why?

I love computer science and the logistical approaches to problem-solving.

4. What are you planning to pursue in college?

Computer Science and Finance.

5. Do you know where you are going to college?

Washington University in St.Louis.

6. What did you choose to write about in your main essay for the National Merit application? And why was it meaningful to you?

I talked about starting a table tennis club freshman year, what kind of a process it was, and how it allowed me to meet new people and bring people together under a single banner of table tennis.