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NYU’s John Sexton on the Future of Global Education John Sexton, former President of New York University (NYU) and Dean of NYU Law School, will share his insights on the future of global education in an exclusive online discussion organized by the Imkon Scholars Program. During his 14-year presidency , Sexton oversaw the establishment of NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai. He also led a historic fundraising campaign…

🎓 Madina from Wharton School of Business reflects on her journey with Freshman Scholars Madina joined Freshman back in 2025, which transformed her approach to college essays. She moved from showing only her strongest side to embracing vulnerability and authenticity in her writing. At Freshman, Madina learnt to write impactful essays that showcase many dimensions of her experiences and share lessons from challenging…

🏠 Can housing credit keep pace with Uzbekistan’s construction boom? Meet Ikrom, a student in the Freshman Research Program, who is investigating inefficiencies in Uzbekistan’s mortgage market and their impact on the broader economy. With guidance from his mentor, Nigel Li, Irom developed an econometric model to estimate mortgage affordability and proposed a solution to make housinkg credit more accessible. He hopes…

🍽 Dinner with SAT & AP Mentors If you are an SAT or AP mentor based in Tashkent, you're invited to another free dinner hosted by Freshman Academy. We'll talk about: 🔸 Current SAT trends 🔸 Academic readiness for admissions 🔸 Preventing SAT leaks It's a chance to share perspectives, talk openly about challenges in the SAT community, and meet other educators and leaders. Spots are limited . Register here and our team…

🚀 Freshman Team’s Five-Year Vision We asked the Freshman Academy team where they see themselves in the future. Their answers ranged from Ivy League degrees and owning a house to winning an Oscar. What are your dreams for the next five years? @freshmanblog

🌟 In conversation with Akram Mukhamadkulov Yesterday, Freshman Academy hosted Akram Mukhamadkulov, Head of Office for Henley & Partners in Uzbekistan, for an insightful conversation on wealth management, and financial planning. 💬 What he shared: For young people, the key to financial success is gaining expertise in one subject. Once financially successful, manage your assets by earning more than you spend. Thank…

🚀 Wealth Management 101 Recap Recently, Freshman Academy had the privilege of hosting Akram Mukhamatkulov, Head of Office of Henley & Partners in Uzbekistan, for an insightful session on wealth management. 💡 Our students gained a deeper understanding of how high-net-worth individuals strategically navigate global financial landscapes and develop strong communication skills for success. A huge thanks to Akram…

🎉 Our Alumni’s Birthday Tribute to Freshman Freshman Academy turned seven on October 1. To celebrate, our alumni shared what Freshman has meant to them and the memories they have built along the way. Thank you to every student, mentor, and community mentor who has helped shape our community over the past seven years. 🐧 Here’s to many more! @freshmanblog

📢 Freshman’s Full Support Is Still Open! The Early Decision deadlines are around the corner. Whether you were procrastinating or waiting for your SAT scores, application season is moving quickly. 🎯 Freshman team is offering free consultations for non-Freshman students who have: ✅ SAT 1500+ ✅ GPA 3.9+ ✅ IELTS 7.5+ 📅 Deadline: October 10, 2026 Early submissions will receive priority review. Apply here and get advice…

🚨 Uzbekistan’s first SAT 1600 scorer, Parviz Tuksanov, joins SAT Freshman We’re excited to welcome Parviz, a Freshman alumnus and a long-time member of our community. More about Parviz: 🔸 Admitted to NYU Abu Dhabi with a full scholarship 🔸 Prepared 200+ students for the SAT and IELTS 🔸 Graduated from high school with a Gold Medal 🔸 Earned the “Active Researcher” title at the CIS Research Competition 🔸 Received the…