Getting to know Amogha Paleru

Amogha Paleru is a Carmel High School senior who recently received a perfect score on the ACT. Paleru plans to attend Stanford University to major in human biology and public policy on the pre-med track.

What is your favorite subject in school?

My favorite courses have been in the PLTW Biomedical Sciences Pathway with Mr. Harper, but I love history and economics as well as these science courses.

Any tips for studying for tests and exams?

The first thing that has helped me is to stop worrying about the result and focus on making a study plan to master the material to your best ability. The results will follow. One thing that helps is making a to-do list and writing the hours it will take to do each task.

What is your dream job?

Cardiothoracic surgeon or interventional cardiologist

What is the best advice you’ve ever received?

If it’s meant to be, it will be. Everyone is on their own path.

What is your best habit?

Making sure to get to bed as early as possible and mapping my time out well to do so.

What is your dream vacation?

Iceland or Hawaii

What food do you most dislike?

Cilantro

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Telepathy

Do you have a hidden talent?

Baking

What is your favorite podcast?

Science Vs or Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain