About

Sifath Arora

Freshman at Redmond High · aspiring dentist · community builder

School
Redmond High School, 9th grade
GPA
4.0
Currently
Chemistry & biology coursework
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What drives me

I've always gravitated toward science — especially anything connected to health. Dentistry caught my attention because it's hands-on, creative, and deeply personal. Helping someone feel confident in their smile is a kind of care that stays with them.

This year I'm taking chemistry, and it's changed how I think about the dental topics I write about each week. Understanding ions, pH, and chemical bonding gives me a deeper lens on enamel, cavities, and the science behind everyday oral health.

Beyond the classroom

  • First Chair Violin School orchestra — eight years of performance and discipline
  • Varsity Slow-Pitch Softball Teamwork and competition at the varsity level
  • Destination Imagination 8 years · 5× Global Finalist · 10th worldwide in improv
  • Sikh Advocacy Day Civic engagement with state legislators on inclusive education
  • Religious School Volunteer Weekly — teaching Punjabi, Sikh history, and core academics

Featured project

Care Collective

I founded Care Collective to address a gap I kept noticing — families who want good oral health but can't always afford basic supplies. We organize donation drives for toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and educational materials, then distribute them through community partners.

It's my way of connecting the science I learn with the service I believe in. Dentistry isn't just a career I'm exploring — it's a responsibility to the communities around me.

Read about the project →

Interests

  • Dentistry
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Community Service
  • Cultural Advocacy
  • Music
  • Research
  • Public Speaking

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Experience & achievements

Education

Redmond High School Redmond, WA — 9th Grade · GPA 4.0

Projects

Care Collective Founder

Community initiative collecting and distributing dental care supplies to underserved families.

Life Science & Dentistry Capstone 3rd Place

Research project exploring connections between life science and dentistry.

Leadership & Advocacy

Sikh Advocacy Day Participant

Advocated for inclusive education and Sikh representation in curriculum with state legislators.

Education & Culture Blog Creator

Weekly dental journal and writing on Sikh identity, student experiences, and cultural representation.

Volunteer

Religious School Volunteer Federal Way, WA — Weekly

Teach Punjabi, Sikh history, and core academics. Organize math competitions and mentor students.

Activities

  • Varsity Slow-Pitch Softball
  • Orchestra — First Chair Violin
  • Destination Imagination (5× Global Finalist)
  • DECA — Business Law & Ethics
  • Science Olympiad — Top 3 regional & state
  • National Junior Honor Society

Achievements

  • 10th Place Worldwide, DI Global Finals (Improv)
  • Regional Winner, Sikh Youth Symposium
  • 3rd Place, Life Science & Dentistry Capstone
  • Winner, Research Capstone Final Contact Contest
  • First Chair Violinist, School Orchestra