Starting as a TAS student from Grade 5, Nguyen Thien Dang (Samuel) has proven himself year after year through discipline, strategy, and an unwavering drive to grow. With an outstanding academic record and a series of accomplishments, Samuel has earned numerous prestigious scholarships from leading U.S. universities — totaling nearly 200,000 USD.
Among these, he officially chose to attend Arizona State University (ASU) — one of the top public universities in the U.S. — with a scholarship worth 80,000 USD. Additionally, Samuel was admitted and awarded scholarships from:
- Texas Christian University – 72,000 USD
- Baylor University – 60,000 USD
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Academic Excellence Isn’t Enough – Extracurriculars Optimize Scholarship Profiles
In addition to his impressive AP scores and academic achievements, Samuel actively built a strong extracurricular profile. He founded the Business Case Competition, served as Finance Officer in the Student Council, and consistently maintained an excellent GPA. These experiences allowed him to showcase leadership, practical thinking, and a well-rounded portfolio — all essential to standing out in scholarship applications, especially when paired with international qualifications.
Strategic Early Preparation for International Qualifications Boosts Scholarship Success
At TAS, students gain early exposure to a U.S. standards-based curriculum and are guided to earn international qualifications such as AP, SAT, TOEFL/IELTS. These certificates are highly valued in international university admissions and scholarship reviews. Samuel began SAT preparation in Grade 10 and strategically aligned his academic profile with international qualification benchmarks, significantly increasing his chances of earning scholarships from top-tier institutions.
TAS Provides an Academic Ecosystem That Integrates Global Qualifications into Personalized Pathways
The international learning environment at TAS equips students not only with standard academic knowledge but also with the ability to grow according to their strengths and goals. With a dedicated advising system, students receive full support in selecting AP courses, planning test preparation, and building a personalized scholarship portfolio. The seamless integration of academics, skill-building, and real-world experiences — all grounded in international qualifications — helped Samuel stand out.
International qualifications are more than just certificates; they are powerful tools that reflect a student’s academic readiness, global perspective, and long-term preparation. In the scholarship selection process, international qualifications play a decisive role in helping students differentiate themselves and demonstrate both excellence and potential.
Samuel’s journey is clear proof that with the right guidance and an early focus on international qualifications, TAS students are fully equipped to pursue prestigious scholarships and thrive in the world’s top universities.
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