Class of 2027 · Student Portfolio

Curious mind.
Disciplined leader.

I’m Om Deshpande — a student exploring the intersection of technology, aviation, leadership, business and hands-on problem solving.

Civil Air PatrolKarate Black BeltCoding CoachCross CountryDECA
Om Deshpande
2027High School Graduation
My story

Learning by doing

My experiences inside and outside school have taught me to stay curious, take responsibility and keep improving — whether I’m working with a team, mentoring younger students or solving a practical problem.

01

Technology

Interested in computer science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and computer engineering, with experience helping younger students learn coding.

02

Aviation & Engineering

Civil Air Patrol has given me a closer look at aviation while strengthening my interest in aerospace and technology-driven engineering.

03

Business & Initiative

DECA and hands-on projects have helped me think about entrepreneurship, planning, execution and how ideas become real outcomes.

Beyond the classroom

Leadership in action

I value experiences that require consistency, teamwork, service and personal accountability.

Leadership · 3 years
Civil Air Patrol

Leadership responsibilities and aviation experiences that build teamwork, discipline, responsibility and a service mindset.

Mentorship · 2 years
Coding Coach

Helping younger students learn coding has strengthened my communication, patience and ability to make technical ideas understandable.

Discipline
Karate Black Belt

Years of training taught me persistence, focus, respect and the value of steady progress toward a difficult goal.

Endurance
Cross Country

Distance running reinforces consistency, time management and the willingness to keep going when the work gets difficult.

Business
DECA — Cross Creek

Exploring business, entrepreneurship, presentation and professional development alongside my technology interests.

Hands-on project
Automotive Wrapping

Wrapped my own vehicle and helped two friends with theirs — a project requiring planning, precision, patience and troubleshooting.

Looking forward

Where I want to grow

I’m exploring college programs where technology, problem solving and leadership can connect to meaningful real-world challenges.

“I want to keep building the skills to understand complex problems, work well with people and turn ideas into something useful.”— Om Deshpande · Student Portfolio
Computer ScienceCybersecurityArtificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringAerospace & AviationFinance & Business