Graduate Profile
competitions and have made solid friendships and interest he derives from one of his life’s great-
through that initiative. Looking back, this has est passions: mathematics.
been one of the best decisions that I have made,
by choosing to attend this school that I know will
help prepare me for my future.”
The Journey to Scotland
In preparation for his next venture beyond
Bridging Leadership Models at Keystone
Keystone, Tony worked closely with Keystone’s
Directors of College Counseling, Amanda Yan and
One of Tony’s interests outside of pure math-
Percy Jiang, to research schools that would be the
ematics and logic puzzles is playing bridge. best fit for Tony and his academic and personal
Tony started a Bridge Club in order to introduce aspirations.
this to fellow students. Keystone’s IB Diploma
Programme requires that secondary school stu-
“When we were searching for international schools
dents choose three subjects to take at the standard in Beijing, my parents and I were looking for a
level and the higher level at the end of the aca- school that would prepare me for life outside of
demic year during official examinations. For China, so that I can be exposed to other cultures
Tony, the choice was clear. As a student taking the and gain new experiences. Keystone is a world
higher-level mathematics IB exam, he has been school, which made it a very attractive option for
inspired by his courses to explore his academic us,” Tony stated.
interests and share his passion for bridge with his
classmates. During autumn 2017, Tony alongside several
Tony enjoys participating in a number of mathe- tive colleges and universities throughout the world
matics competitions, and prior to joining Keystone through the very complex early admissions cycles.
Grade 12 Keystone students applied to competi-
he participated in mathematics competitions Tony was one such student, whose aspirations
across Beijing. “In grade 7, I began playing bridge and ambition surpass the boundaries of even his
and became a bit addicted to the game. I would imagination. Putting forth the concentration and
play every day for half an hour. However, the game dedication that he applies to his academic stud-
is not only about problem solving, but it is also ies, Tony was elated when he received offers from
about the fact that math is a team setting game. prestigious colleges and universities in the United
When I joined Keystone, I recruited members to Kingdom such as King’s College London and the
join my club, the Bridge club, and now I have my University of Bath.
teammates with me when we play in competi-
tions,” stated Tony.
Ultimately, this mathematics enthusiast and stu-
dent leader will take his talents to the acclaimed
Marrying his interest in mathematics with Bridge,
St. Andrews University in Scotland. “Keystone
Tony has founded a community of likeminded prepares students well for higher education. The
math enthusiasts at Keystone, which has in turn decision to attend a school like Keystone gives me
enriched his living and learning experience at great pride and I am ready to attend university
the school. He has become a student leader to his now thanks to this environment, curriculum, and
peers for this initiative, which stems from the joy opportunity,” confirmed Tony.
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