Zafar Zaidi
Welcome to Zafar's digital lab! Zafar is a middle school student fueled by a curiosity for how everything works, from solving tricky math puzzles to exploring the mysteries of the universe. This site is where he shares his adventures in computer science, finance and economics, and his latest builds and experiments. Dive in to know more.
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2025
Scored 100% in Grade 7 at Edison Intermediate School.Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP), administered by the Center for Talent Development, Northwestern University. Scored at the 99th percentile in Math.i-Ready, administered by Westfield Board of Education: Scored at the 99th percentile in Reading (Grade Norm 10) and Math (Grade Norm 10), when taken in Grade 7.New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA): Performed at Level 5 for Math and English Language Arts.Mathnasium: Completed the Mathnasium curriculum (through Pre-Calculus) 4 years ahead of schedule.2024
CTY Grand Honors, awarded by the John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (Certificate). Scored at the 99th percentile in Quant, at Grade Norm 9 (when taken in grade 6).Art of Problem Solving (AoPS): Studied the following courses:
Introduction of Counting and Probability
Intermediate Counting and Probability
Introduction to Number Theory
Investing
Zafar manages a personal equity portfolio using techniques such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Elliott Wave Theory since 2021.Authorship
Zafar writes here and there, about this and that. His varied interested math, science, and the humanities enable him to write about various topics.
Little George, Big Dreams
Lessons From Corporate America's Biggest Failures (In the works)Quizzing
Zafar is passionate about math and science competitions and quizzes, viewing them as the ultimate intellectual playground where theory springs to life. He is drawn to the thrill of confronting complex, multifaceted problems that demand not just knowledge, but a creative and logical approach to solve.Computer Science
Zafar is an emerging programmer in technologies such as Python, C, SQL, JavaScript, and Flask.Tennis & Squash
Member, Chatham Club- Zafar practices squash hereMock Trial Club
Zafar has participated in his school mock trial club for 2 years.American Mensa
Member since 2020
2025
Mount Vernon Prize for Excellence in Civics and History (Student of the Year) Middle School Award, in Honor of Jennifer London, Awarded by George Washington's Mount VernonMath League International Summer Tournament, 2nd in team categoryDistinguished Honor Roll, Edison Intermediate School, Westfield Board of Education, NJ2024
International Academic Competitions, New Jersey Spring Regional Finals, 3rd placeMath League Grade School Contest, #1 in Union CountyCTY Grand Honors, awarded by the John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth2023
International Academic Competitions, Princeton University Regional Finals, 2nd place
Students from Virginia and New Jersey Selected for the Mount Vernon 2025 Student of the Year Prize for Excellence in Civics and History in Honor of Dr. Jennifer London
The Mount Vernon Prize for Excellence in Civics and History in Honor of Dr. Jennifer London is awarded to two student projects every year. Zafar Zaidi is the winner for Middle School for 2025. This award recognizes outstanding middle and high school students who apply their understanding of Washington’s life and legacy within their classrooms, schools, or communities. This award centers student voices and allows us to understand why students think that Washington’s biography is important and relevant to their lives today.
Zafar Zaidi of Edison Intermediate School in Westfield secured bronze at the New Jersey Regional Finals at the sixth grade division of the 2024 National Science Bee. The competition, organized by the International Academic Competitions, was held on April 13. His performance at the final regional competitions has also qualified Zafar for the National Championship and the International Environmental Science Olympiad.
Zafar Zaidi of McKinley Elementary School in Westfield secured second place at the New Jersey Regional Finals of the 2023 National Science Bee, fifth Grade Division. The competition, organized by the International Academic Competitions, was held at Princeton University, on March 11, 2023. His performance at the final regional competitions has also qualified him for the National Championship and the International Environmental Science Olympiad.
Zafar has secured a spot on the Distinguished Honor Roll (DHR) for every marking period.
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