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| − | Following a disappointing personal performance at the [[2014 HSNCT]], Ankush decided to step up his studying over the summer and try to lock down all literature, biology, and chemistry. His progression from a decent literature and science specialist to a competent generalist allowed him to lead Hinsdale to a 2nd-place finish at the 2015 [[NAQT Illinois State Championship]] and a T-8th finish at the [[2015 HSNCT]]. In this year, Ankush | + | Following a disappointing personal performance at the [[2014 HSNCT]], Ankush decided to step up his studying over the summer and try to lock down all literature, biology, and chemistry. His progression from a decent literature and science specialist to a competent generalist allowed him to lead Hinsdale to a 2nd-place finish at the 2015 [[NAQT Illinois State Championship]] and a T-8th finish at the [[2015 HSNCT]]. In this year, Ankush additionally qualified for the national [[Brain Bee]] |
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Ankush helped lead Hinsdale Central to a T-8th finish at the [[2016 HSNCT]] and a 4th-place finish at the [[2016 NSC]]. He helped Team Illinois to a first-place finish at the [[NASAT|2016 NASAT]]. | Ankush helped lead Hinsdale Central to a T-8th finish at the [[2016 HSNCT]] and a 4th-place finish at the [[2016 NSC]]. He helped Team Illinois to a first-place finish at the [[NASAT|2016 NASAT]]. | ||
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Ankush continued to play quizbowl at Brown, though not as actively as in high school; he did not participate in any national tournaments. | Ankush continued to play quizbowl at Brown, though not as actively as in high school; he did not participate in any national tournaments. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:12, 25 September 2023
| Ankush Bajaj | |
| Noted subjects | Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Social Sciences |
| Current college | Brown |
| High school | Hinsdale Central |
| Stats | HDWhite • NAQT |
Ankush Bajaj is a student at Brown. He previously was the leading scorer on the A team for Hinsdale Central High School. He was named a member of the First team for the 2016 HSQBRank All-World Teams.
2012-2013
Ankush immediately joined Scholastic Bowl and made a very strong impression on everyone. He established himself as a decent JV player with potential to represent Hinsdale Central as an A team member during later seasons.
2013-2014
Ankush was undoubtedly one of the more committed members of the Hinsdale Central quiz bowl team. His development as a literature player greatly strengthened the team, and marked the beginning of Hinsdale Central's emergence out of mediocrity.
2014-2015
Following a disappointing personal performance at the 2014 HSNCT, Ankush decided to step up his studying over the summer and try to lock down all literature, biology, and chemistry. His progression from a decent literature and science specialist to a competent generalist allowed him to lead Hinsdale to a 2nd-place finish at the 2015 NAQT Illinois State Championship and a T-8th finish at the 2015 HSNCT. In this year, Ankush additionally qualified for the national Brain Bee
2015-2016
Ankush helped lead Hinsdale Central to a T-8th finish at the 2016 HSNCT and a 4th-place finish at the 2016 NSC. He helped Team Illinois to a first-place finish at the 2016 NASAT.
2016-2024
Ankush continued to play quizbowl at Brown, though not as actively as in high school; he did not participate in any national tournaments.