Dylan Kolaksazov

Finance-minded. Globally rooted. Built on the field.

About

I'm Dylan Kolaksazov — a Business and Finance track student at James Madison High School in Brooklyn, NY, applying to US universities for Fall 2026.

My world sits at the intersection of three things: numbers, languages, and soccer. I'm drawn to finance because it rewards clear thinking and discipline — two habits I've built through years of elite-level athletic competition. I grew up between cultures: my father is from Bulgaria, my mother is from Uzbekistan, and most of my extended family still lives in Bulgaria. That background gave me a natural curiosity for languages and a comfort moving between very different ways of seeing the world.

I plan to study finance at the university level and continue competing in soccer collegiately. My long-term goal is a career in financial markets, investment, or central banking — work that combines analytical depth with real-world impact.

Academic Focus

James Madison High School — Brooklyn,

NY Track: Business / Finance

GPA: 3.5

Graduation: Class of 2026

Areas of strength:

Quantitative reasoning and financial analysis
Languages and cross-cultural communication
Disciplined, deadline-driven work ethic

Activities & Leadership

Finance and Investment Club

Member · James Madison High School

Active participant in club discussions on financial markets, investment strategy, and economic literacy. Building practical understanding of finance beyond standard coursework — analyzing real market scenarios and developing financial reasoning that will carry into university study.

Federal Reserve Mentorship Program (anticipated — Grade 12)

Selected pathway · 2026–2027

Competitive program offering direct exposure to central banking, monetary policy, and professional mentorship from Federal Reserve staff. A formative opportunity to learn how macroeconomic decisions are made at the highest level.

Athletics

Soccer has shaped how I work, how I lead, and how I handle pressure. I've competed at both the elite club level and the varsity high school level, and I'm pursuing soccer at the collegiate level alongside my academic goals.

Brooklyn Italian Soccer Club

Grades 10–11

Eastern NY State Challenge Cup — Champion
EDP League (Eastern Development Program) — competitive regional play
USYS North Atlantic League — year-round elite club competition
Sustained training, travel, and tournament play across the Northeast

James Madison High School Varsity Soccer

Grade 11

Represents the school program in interscholastic competition — balancing academic load with the demands of competitive team sport.

Collegiate aspiration: continue competing at the university level while pursuing a finance degree.

Languages & Heritage

Language is one of the threads running through my life. My family roots span Bulgaria and Uzbekistan, and I'm actively building fluency in multiple languages.

English — fluent
Bulgarian — (specify: native / conversational / learning)
Russian / Uzbek — (specify level — family exposure)
Additional languages I'm studying: (specify)

Growing up between Bulgarian, Uzbek, and American cultures taught me to listen carefully, switch contexts quickly, and find common ground in places others might overlook. It's a skill I bring into every team, classroom, and conversation.