Sanaaya
Gupta
An international student and soccer athlete at the American School of Dubai, balancing strong academics, competitive sports and a deep interest and passion for media, life sciences, and psychology, driven to grow, lead, and contribute at a top global university.
Born and raised in Singapore, an Indian national now based in Dubai, Sanaaya has developed a strong international outlook grounded in firsthand experience across diverse cultures, communities, and perspectives.
Growing up in multicultural environments has deeply shaped her appreciation for inclusion, empathy, adaptability, and meaningful collaboration across backgrounds that she aspires to contribute to a top university environment.
Rising Junior @ American School of Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Class of 2028
“Driven by academic excellence and elite athletic ambition, I compete with purpose, learn with curiosity, and lead with discipline, resilience, and character to make an impact far beyond the field.”
Recognized by Student Athlete Scholars (USA) for meeting
academic and athletic membership standards as a student-athlete — ( 2026)
Recognized by American School of Dubai as a High Honor Roll with Distinction for academic year 2025-2026
Academic Rigor & Impact
Committed to a trajectory of academic excellence at the American School of Dubai, balancing high-level athletics (within the school and external youth soccer league) with rigorous coursework.
Key Highlights
Current GPA: 3.87 / 4.00
Languages Spoken: 4 (English, Mandarin, Arabic and Hindi)
Academic Level: Rising Junior
Completed AP Coursework
AP World History: Modern (Grade 10), Score: 4. Demonstrating analytical writing and historical critical thinking skills.
Academic Outlook (AP)
Course map includes 3 Advanced Placement subjects for Grades 11 (Biology, Psychology and English Language) and 4 Advanced Placement in Grade 12.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Leadership | Service | Work Experience
National History Day Asia Runner-Up
As an Asia-Pacific finalist and runner-up for National History Day, I represented Singapore American School at the Global Finals in College Park, Maryland. My research project, "Beyond Beauty: Hedy Lamarr, a Trailblazer in Technology and Film," demonstrated advanced historical analysis and investigative skills, earning me a top-tier ranking among elite international students.
Global Services & Multicultural Social Impact
Utilising proficiency in English, Hindi, Mandarin, and Arabic to lead cross-cultural community initiatives in the UAE.
Key contributions include:
1) EFS Education Program: Dedicated 30 hours to instructing and teaching migrant workers in MS Office and professional communication.
2) GIA Ramadan Project: Managed logistics for the distribution of 20 meals to workers during the 2024 fast.
Extracurricular & Interests
1. Member of the Business Club contributing to innovative group projects.
2. Dedicated volunteer for the Little Learners Club supporting early childhood education.
3. Ensemble staff member for the production of the Drowsy Chaperone musical.
4. Student coach for the Mini Falcons basketball and soccer programs.
MEVP Internship
Served as an Investment Analyst Intern at Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), authoring a comprehensive handbook on Fintech venture capital investing within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regional market landscape.
On-Field Performance:
Showreel (2019 - 2026)
A curated reel of competitive varsity and club performance, showcasing goal-scoring agility, tactical awareness, and versatility across the attacking front since 2019 across Singapore and Middle East