Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!

Andreas Ippolito

Curious, global, and driven—18 countries explored, TAG, enrolled in 4 clubs, chess club founder, future international game engineer.

Quarter-Finalist

Currently 4th

in the Quarter-Finals
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Help your favorite student appear in Reader's Digest and take home $20,000!

Voting for Semi-Finalists ends Thursday the 7th of May at 7PM PDT
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America's Favorite Student will share their educational journey in the pages of Reader’s Digest, highlighting the power of learning and inspiring readers nationwide.

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Why They Love Being a Student

He’s wildly curious and was inspired by his science teacher, Miss Cattrall and old Bill Nye videos! He loves learning and expanding his horizons.

Favorite Subject & Why

Science! He says, “ It is like magic, but real!” He likes that there are mysteries to be discovered and says the scientific method is the best way to discover them.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

He wants to be an engineer and a money award would allow him to start saving for college. He comes from a single parent home and the college education he wants would be more attainable. It would be the opportunity of a lifetime!

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