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With elite university offers spanning five continents, this INTJ scholar decodes life through mathematical rigor. His journey, rooted in a passion for mathematics and sharp foresight, carries the added weight of paving the path for his pioneering alma mater.

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The hum of subway trains still echoes in Crois An’s memory. As a bespectacled high school freshman clutching his stellar IGCSE transcript (5A 1A), he traversed half the city to visit ISA International School. Facing Principal Jia Qian, he articulated his transfer rationale with analytical precision:  "I need an educational environment that preserves my academic/competition rhythm while granting autonomy over learning and lifestyle."  This covert operation marked his declaration of independence from conventional "international education," embracing authentic global pedagogy. 

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At ISA, he mastered self-directed learning: teaching himself three AP courses during a single Christmas break via a proprietary "competition-based study framework." By adapting time-management templates from mathematical modeling contests, he dissected 300 hours of coursework into six daily precision slots, securing three perfect AP scores. "CAS in the IB curriculum taught me that freedom demands systematic planning," he remarked, showcasing phone screens filled with color-coded schedules. 

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Pivotal father-son discussions in a home study catalyzed Crois’s academic evolution. While peers wandered academically, they conducted business war games. "My father emphasized that beyond communication and commercial instincts, success requires core technical expertise. For me, actuarial science became that keystone," he reflected. This transformed his math competition trophies into stepping stones toward actuarial certifications. 

His academic trajectory consistently orbited "Mathematics+": childhood awards, 6-hour weekly STEM training in middle school, and IB TOK papers blending mathematical models with economic theory. His investigation of "How accurately do models reflect reality?" foreshadowed his business pivot. 

Choosing actuarial science merged passion with pragmatism. "Financial products fuse technical models and human communication. Actuarial science preserves my STEM edge while accessing high-value finance," he explained. His Hong Kong University selection over Bayes Business School (higher-ranked in actuarial studies) demonstrated strategic foresight: "For career transitions like investment banking, HKU’s reputation and curriculum better align with long-term goals."

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When addressing pressures as an inaugural graduate, Crois displayed uncommon clarity:  "Our admission letters serve as institutional credit—especially for new IB schools. Top universities need time to validate new programs. Our cohort must demonstrate competence to pave the way for successors."   

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From childhood "math follower" to IB trailblazer, Crois’s journey proves true success lies in converting talent into sustained action while anchoring core strengths. As both pioneer and sower, he leverages his story to validate his alma mater and calibrate his future through actuarial science. Like his TOK exploration of "models versus reality," he engineers a rational life algorithm—charting a deliberate path through an uncertain world.