摘要：提到学术社团和SAT成绩，前生化社社长Elwood是绕不开的名字。他这次SAT实考拿下1560分，本周一的早会上，他把自己从9年级到12年级的学习心得，毫无保留地分享给了学弟学妹。
8月SAT大考出分，成都最牛国际学校，全校实考平均分1505！成都最牛学霸群，平均分1516.7！
SAT总分为1600分，据了解，被顶尖大学录取的学生SAT成绩范围通常在1470分（第25百分位平均分）到1550分（第75百分位平均分）之间。
成都华爱学校HPA，全校都是顶尖水平。考出平均分1516.7的学霸群，来自华爱学校学术社团联合会的同学们。
最牛社团，实至名归！关键，高分不是刷题刷出来的！
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采访华爱HPA的学生们：
高分不是“刷题刷出来的”
而是“平衡出来的”
High Scores Don’t Come from Endless Drills—They Come from Balance
〈 Swipe for English
提到学术社团和SAT成绩，前生化社社长Elwood是绕不开的名字。他这次SAT实考拿下1560分，本周一的早会上，他把自己从9年级到12年级的学习心得，毫无保留地分享给了学弟学妹。
“首先要记住，GPA和托福 / 雅思是‘地基’。”Elwood说，“其实不用怕GPA难拿，只要上课认真听、跟紧作业，成绩自然不会差。至于托福和雅思，每个人的学习方法不同，但‘词汇’是绕不开的基础，没有词汇量，听力、阅读、写作都会卡壳。”
“这两类考试不是‘必选项’，要量力而行。比如先保证GPA稳定，同时能应对Honors(荣誉-高阶）课程；托福分数至少要到100+，再考虑准备SAT。
要知道，SAT阅读比托福阅读难2-3倍，我当时托福阅读能考30分，还是花了整个暑假（两个月）专门准备，才把SAT总分提到 1500+。”
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When it comes to SAT scores and ASU, one name stands out: Elwood, former president of Biochemistry Club. He scored a 1560 on the August SAT. At Monday’s assembly, he openly shared his study journey from Grade 9 to Grade 12, offering heartfelt advice to his younger peers. "When I first entered HPA, the first thing I realized is that GPA and tests like TOEFL or IELTS are fundamental. They are the basics you’ll need for every college application. Honestly, if you pay attention in class and keep up with homework, your GPA will be in a good place. For TOEFL or IELTS, everyone has different study methods, but the most important foundation is vocabulary. Later on, I learned about APs and the SAT. These can strengthen your college applications, but they are not absolutely necessary. My advice is to take them only if: first, your GPA is strong while doing honors-level courses; and second, your English is solid—like scoring above 100 in TOEFL. SAT reading is at least two or three times harder than TOEFL reading, so it really takes preparation. For me, even though I could get 30 on TOEFL reading, I still had to study for two months during summer to reach 1500 on the SAT."
〈 Swipe for English
同时Elwood也反复提到：“高中不是‘只有学习’。”
他当飞盘队队长时，带领团队拿到成都高中飞盘俱乐部第三名；
主持过学校的戏剧节、新年音乐会，也当过戏剧节男主角；
还参加了HOSA（全美最具影响力的生物与健康医疗领域学生活动）……
“每次参加都觉得像‘度假’，因为是真的喜欢，一点不觉得累”。
这些活动不仅是为了‘申请大学镀金’，它们能帮你练团队协作、领导力，还能让你发现‘自己真正喜欢什么’。
“高中最重要的是‘平衡’：既要把成绩稳住，也要去做能让自己开心、能成长的事——
毕竟，我们是为了‘成为更好的人’，而不是‘成为更好的申请者’。”
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But high school is not just about academics. Activities in and outside of school are equally important. For international students like us, grades are not everything—actually, grades are not everything in life. Joining activities helps you develop soft skills like teamwork and leadership, and also helps you discover your interests. At school, there are so many opportunities. I joined sports and clubs—like being captain of the frisbee team, where we ranked third among all high school frisbee clubs in Chengdu last year. This experience helped me make friends and build leadership skills. Beyond clubs, school events like drama festivals or the New Year concert are also great chances to practice communication and cooperation. I’ve hosted events, directed, and acted in performances, and all of these experiences shaped me.
Outside of school, there are also competitions worth trying, like HOSA, BPA, or NEC. These can help you explore your passions while having fun. If you don’t know where to start, ask your college counselor for advice on what opportunities are available. For me, I have joined HOSA before and every time I did it, I had a great fun. It feels like more of a vacation than an intense competition. In conclusion, from grades 9 to 12, what I’ve learned is that high school is a balance. Yes, keep your grades up, take the language tests, maybe do APs and the SAT—but also join activities in and out of school. Most importantly, do these things not just for your college applications, but because you truly enjoy them and want to grow as a person.
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学术社团联合会：
从“各做各的”到“一起发光”，
学生是真正的主角
ASU：From “Going It Alone” to “Shining Together”
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关于学术社团联合会（Academic Society Union，简称ASU），有的人会好奇：这是学校牵头成立的 “精英组织” 吗？答案恰恰相反，它是学生们 “自己想出来、自己搭起来” 的平台。
最初，学校有几个学术相关的社团：生化社、商社、心理公益社、性别研究社等等。社团活动开展时，同学们发现：商社的公益服务和职业实践，或许能和其他社团联动；生化社的实验经验，或许能给对理科感兴趣的同学更多启发……
“既然目标相近，不如一起做活动，影响力更大！”学生们主动提议，于是有了ASU。从提交完整的社团发展计划书，让伙伴们切实看到方案的可行性与价值才能竞选上干部，再到活动策划和分工协作，全由学生自主推进。
“也正是在这种自我驱动的成长模式下，成绩不再是大家刻意追逐的唯一目标，反而成了投身热爱、主动实践后自然沉淀的结果。
When people first hear about the Academic Society Union (ASU), they often wonder: “Is this some elite club set up by the school?” The truth is quite the opposite—it’s a platform entirely imagined and built by the students themselves.
Originally, HPA had several academic clubs: Biochemistry, Business, Psychology & Public Service, Gender Studies, and more. Over time, students realized there was potential for crossover: The Business Club’s community projects could tie in with other groups. The Biochemistry Club’s lab work could inspire more science lovers.
“Since our goals overlap, why not work together for greater impact?” And so, ASU was born. From submitting full-fledged development plans just to run for leadership positions, to independently designing events and coordinating roles, everything in ASU is student-led.
This self-driven model means grades are no longer the only thing students chase. Instead, achievements have become the natural outcome of passion and initiative.
过去一年里，这群“主角”做了许多事——
商社的同学们拥有把兴趣化作行动的主人公意识，迅速发展成HPA规模最大的社团之一，在Robert同学的带领下：
他们牵头 “小熊书吧” 志愿者服务，对接校长作为社团顾问争取资源，通过设计周边产品、优化空间软装等方式促进服务升级和营业利润提升；
他们策划校内股票模拟大赛，拉来中信银行提供学术支持、把课堂上学的金融知识变成了 “实战”；
还和渣打银行合作金融实训课程，提前触摸职业领域的真实脉搏；
上半年他们组队参加BPA竞赛，拿下了全国三等奖的团体荣誉……
Business Club has quickly grown into one of HPA’s largest student groups: Led by Robert,They launched the Little Bear Book Café volunteer program, secured resources with the principal as their advisor, and boosted both service quality and profits through creative design and merchandising. They hosted an in-school stock simulation competition with academic support from CITIC Bank, putting classroom finance lessons into practice. They partnered with Standard Chartered to offer financial training workshops, giving students an early taste of real-world careers. They formed a BPA competition team—and walked away with a national third-place award.
生化社作为HPA成立最早的社团，由Hosa社团升级而来，把单一的竞赛导向转化为「实验+科普」双轨模式。
同学们在专业领域的深耕有目共睹：从加入Hosa的主席团成为校园领袖、邀请思楷联合实验室的专家老师开设工作坊，携手团队成员包揽全国乃至全球的各大竞赛——这份成绩，不是为了“升学加分”，而是对“喜欢生物”的最好回应。
Biochemistry Club, HPA’s oldest academic group, evolved from the HOSA club into a dual-track model of “ experiments + science communication.”
Student leaders became campus figures by joining HOSA’s executive board. They invited professionals from Sikai Labs to host workshops. Together, they captured awards at national and international competitions—not as a résumé booster, but as a genuine response to their love of biology.
心理公益社（“Do X” Psychology and Public Benefit Club）的同学们，把心理学变成了 “温暖的工具”：从去年备受好评的「艺述心声」起步，倾听困境人群的心声，用创意活动打破大众对心理问题的偏见，践行着“Do the meaningful things”的初心。
新视界性别研究社（Re.vision）作为全新成立的社团，社长Tina带着批判性思维观察生活：剖析娇兰“小黑裙”香水广告里的性别暗示——“难道女性的自信，只能靠异性的认可来证明吗？”他们搭建开放的对话平台，用思考推动校园里的微小改变，让“包容”不再是口号……
升学指导办的Freda老师说：
“以我校为出发点，学生们正从商业、生化领域，到社会科学研究、公益实践层面，切实开展与学校、专业相关的实事：既扩大了自身影响力，也从多元维度推动我校社区变得更好，这正是他们的行动初衷。
他们的选择无关功利升学，只因真心热爱这些领域，甘愿投入课外时间带领同学，把与专业相关的事做扎实。
对国外大学而言，这样的社区贡献与竞赛获奖同样具有高含金量，尤其在学生职业认知建立与经验积累上，更具珍贵意义。”
Do X Psychology & Public Benefit Club turned psychology into a tool for warmth and change: Starting with the acclaimed Art of Listening project last year, they created safe spaces for people in difficult situations to share their stories. Their creative campaigns have challenged stereotypes about mental health, all while staying true to their motto: “Do the meaningful things.”
Re.vision Gender Studies Club, one of the newest groups, reflects critical thinking in action. Club president Tina questioned the messaging in a Guerlain “Little Black Dress” perfume ad: “Does a woman’s confidence really depend on validation from others?” The club built an open forum for dialogue, sparking small but real changes on campus, and making “inclusion” more than just a slogan.
As Ms. Freda from College Counseling put it: “Our students are moving beyond business and science into social research and public service. They’re making tangible contributions that improve our school community. This isn’t about checking boxes for college admissions—it’s about passion, commitment, and leadership. And for universities abroad, this kind of impact is just as valuable as competition results, if not more.”
当SAT成绩的喜悦和社团活动的温暖交织，我们会发现：HPA的学术氛围，从来不是 “卷分数”，而是“追热爱”。
ASU就像一个“成长磁场”：有人在这里找到同频的伙伴，有人把兴趣变成了行动，有人在服务社区时读懂了“责任”，有人在职业实训中明确了“方向”。
现在，这个“磁场”正在向所有同学发出邀请：不管你是想在生化社解锁实验乐趣，在商社碰撞商业奇思，在心理公益社传递温暖，还是在性别研究社探索包容，这里都有你的位置。
期待更多HPAers加入ASU，在喜欢的事里成长，在主动的行动里发光。
来源：成都好教育
