JOONSEONG LIM
CONTACT
jake.joonseong.lim@gmail.com
820-465-9621
SKILLS
Journalism
Physics
Leadership
Tennis
Time Management
Collaboration
Python
EDUCATION
EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE: MAY 2026
Cardigan Mountain School (6-9)
The Thacher School (10-12)
Summer Programs
The School of The New York Times:Fundamentals of Editing (Summer of 2024)
Clinical UCLA Health Sciences Volunteer (Summer of 2025)
Los Angeles Computing Circle (Summer of 2025)
Stanford Youth Leadership Conference (Summer of 2025)
WORK & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Eco Village, Volunteer/Pianoist | 2022-Present
- Played 1st piano for charity concerts that earned $100,000 in total donations
- Volunteered for free medical clinic camps in Kitwe, Zambia, for two weeks every summer
Student Volunteer, Magnetic Resonance Research Labs at UCLA | 2025-Present
- Only high school student volunteer among a research cohort of ~20 researchers and mentors
- Helped with K-trans mapping process for MRI prostate cancer images
Northridge Hospital Teen Volunteer | 2025-Present
- Volunteered at the respiratory and telemetry unit, helping 10 nurses and the secretary
- Ran daily audits, helped with patient care, and learned the operational aspects of the hospital
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Astro Workshop Head (12); Advanced Intern (10,11), Thacher School Astronomy Program, Thacher School Astronomy Club
- Track Didymos-Dimorphos system's long-term behavior w/ NASA & Thacher Observatory data. Offer research & Python course for 132 Astro Club members.
Researcher, Independent,, The Thacher School Independent Program(11,12)
- Studied Lissajous curves projection using lasers, mirrors, & oscillation equipment. Culminated in a public research presentation. Research is ongoing.
Editor-in-Chief (9,12); Junior editor (10,11), Cardigan Mountain School Verbatim (9); Thacher School The Notes (10,11,12)
- Design & publish wkly prints, maintain website & taught wkly course on journalistic writing & editing. Increased The Notes size from 14 to 45 members.
Founder, textbook co-author, 1st piano; volunteer. Beyond School Network (registered as a non-profit); St. Phillip Eco Village at Kasaria, Zambia (9,10,11,12)
- Raise $100k+ in charity concerts. Write 2 illiterate children's Bemba- Eng textbooks or 300+ learners. Help surgeons in medical camp, Kasaria, Zambia.
- https://beyondschoolnetwork.squarespace.com/
Student Research Intern/Volunteer, Magnetic Resonance Research Labs at UCLA(11)
- Literature review, discussion & feedback for prostate cancer prognosis using radiomics for active surveillance patients. Only HS member in lab of 25+.
Co-Captain (9,12); Debater (9,10,11,12), Debate & Model UN Club (9), Thacher School Sir Winston Churchill Debate Society (10,11,12)
- Host &join tournaments & intramural debates, coach argument dev. Establish debate workshops & introduce policy debate for 80+ debaters of all levels.
Head (9) & 9th Dorm Rep/Assistant Head (11,12), International Club (9), International Students at Thacher (11,12)
- Brought together students from various nations & cultural origins through individual mentorship, fun events, & guidance to dorm life for 9th graders.
Dormitory Prefect, French II Hall (9), Lower School Dormitory (12), CMS & Thacher School Residential Life Programs
- Prefect of 16 6 & 7th (9) & 30 9th graders (12). Mentored students for boarding school life w/ individual attention. Built lasting personal bonds.
1st piano, audition required, CMS Ensemble; Thacher School Jazz Ensemble, Advanced Jazz Combo, and Thacher Football Team Toad Band(9,10,11,12)
- Rhythm section leader for CMS Ensemble, Thacher Jazz Combo & Ensemble & Toad Band. Honorable Mention in the Disneyland HS Concert in Anaheim, CA.
Student Volunteer, Nursing & Secretary Assistant, 3FARR Telemetry Unit, Northridge Hospital Medical Center(11)
- Support nurses, ~30 patients, and secretary. Only HS volunteer in unit. Aid physical care, transport & manage patient data. Reach 120+hr by Jan 2026.
AWARDS
National Astronomy Competition Qualifier (11th)
- A national astronomy examination administered by USAAAO
International Research Olympiad Semifinalist (11th)
- Top 9% of 5600+ contestants and qualified for the semifinals of the Olympiad
Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award, College Board (12th)
- Recognized for outstanding academic achievement
5x Academic Commendation (10, 11th)
- Departmental commendations in Mathematics, Language, Science, History, and the Arts
The Faculty Award (9th)
- Awarded to the seniors who, in the opinion of the faculty, have made special contributions to Cardigan Mountain School
Second Place Overall, BUAMUN (9th)
- Placed second in the 2023 Boston University Academy Model United Nations contest.