Shafiul is currently an undergraduate student at Brown University, where he is pursuing a double concentration in Applied Mathematics–Computer Science and Business Economics. Some of his coursework has included Multivariable Calculus, Machine Learning, Welfare Economics, and Social Choice Theory.
Shafiul attended Stuyvesant High School and graduated as an AP Scholar with Distinction and as a member of ARISTA Honors Society. He was a Kweller Prep student preparing for the SAT during the Spring and Summer SAT sessions. He achieved a 1540 SAT score and a 34 ACT score, putting him in the 99th percentile of all test takers for both respective exams. At Stuyvesant, Shafiul took several rigorous courses, such as AP Computer Science, AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C, and Software Development.
Shafiul has extensive tutoring and mentorship experience. He has been a tutor at Kweller Prep for several years, where he works with students preparing for the SHSAT, SAT, and Hunter exams. At Kweller, he has guided dozens of students through personalized test prep, helping them build strategies in math, reading, and writing that have led to significant score improvements and successful admissions outcomes. He tailors his lessons to each student’s strengths and weaknesses, creating strategies that make learning more engaging.
Outside of academics and tutoring, Shafiul has been deeply involved in writing and leadership. He served as a Managing Board member and Sports Section Head Editor for The Stuyvesant Spectator, leading a team of over 50 students, managing publications, and launching a social media and magazine project. He was also the Outreach Director for Second Hand Literature, a nonprofit where he collected over 1,000 books for underprivileged communities, partnered with 10 educational institutions, and helped organize a summer literacy program. Shafiul is also passionate about technology and sustainability and has gained experience across software, education, and impact investing. He has interned with TPG (Impact Solutions) and Y Analytics, focusing on ESG data analysis and sustainable investment strategies, supported IT infrastructure improvements at Elmhurst Hospital, and worked for Buddywise, a fast-growing startup in Berlin, where he contributed to real-time data systems, key performance tracking, and product development.
In his free time, Shafiul enjoys watching sports (especially soccer and basketball), exploring new topics in artificial intelligence, and reading mystery novels.