For Qingtong Zhang, “meticulous preparation allowed me to approach every stage of the application with calm and clarity.” With a deep commitment to physics, he expanded his academic foundation into mathematics, chemistry, and computer science — not simply for short-term success, but to build enduring strength for long-term growth. Surrounded by equally driven peers, he found that “competing with the best pushes me to aim even higher, not for perfection, but for continuous refinement.”