Proven Excellence
Our students consistently achieve top honors at local, national, and international chemistry competitions.
Students who made it to the prestigious USNCO Study Camp
Medal winners at the International Chemistry Olympiad
High Honors, Honors and Honorable Mentions at USNCO National
Hall of Fame
IChO Gold Medalists
Featured gold medalists who earned their medals at the International Chemistry Olympiad under Dr. Chen's mentorship.
Showing selected highlights from 10+ IChO medalists
Linrui Ma
IChO Gold Medal • Saudi Arabia
"Dr. Chen's structured approach and deep knowledge helped me achieve my dream of winning gold at IChO."
Qiyang Zhou
IChO Gold Medal • Japan
"Dr. Chen taught me not just chemistry, but how to think like a chemist. Invaluable mentorship."
Alec Zhu
IChO Gold Medal • Turkey
"The personalized feedback and challenging problems prepared me perfectly for the international stage."
Yutong Dai
IChO Gold Medal • Czech and Slovakia
"Dr. Chen's expertise in advanced topics gave me the edge I needed to excel at the highest level."
The Journey
Path to IChO
The journey from local competition to international glory
Local Exam
Excel at your local section
National Exam
Score in top 20 nationally
Study Camp
Two weeks of intensive training
IChO Team
Selected for the USA team (top 4)
Track Record
Recent Achievements
A snapshot of our students' accomplishments over the past few years.
2025Latest
- 4 Students selected for Study Camp: Jonathan H, Alex D, Hyunjun K, Vandishnu M
- 22 National Awards: 11 High Honor and 11 Honor
2024
- IChO Gold Medal: Linrui Ma (Saudi Arabia)
- 2 Students selected for Study Camp: Benjamin L and Linrui M (from China)
- 24 National Awards: 5 High Honor and 19 Honor
2023
- 2 Students selected for Study Camp: Luke C and Yiwei L
- 13 National Awards: 3 High Honor and 10 Honor
2022
- 1 Student selected for Study Camp: Luke C
- 5 National Awards: 1 High Honor and 4 Honor
2021
- IChO Gold Medal: Qiyang Zhou (Japan)
- 2 Students selected for Study Camp: Alex W and Qiyang Z
2020
- IChO Gold Medal: Alec Zhu (Turkey)
- 2 Students selected for Study Camp: Qiyang Z and Alec Z
2017-18
- IChO Gold Medal: Yutong Dai (Czech and Slovakia)
- 3 Students selected for Study Camp: Yutong D (17 & 18), Shannon W
"In only a few months, your classes taught me more about the structure of the olympiad, the different strategies I could use, and the theory behind the problems than I could have ever learned on my own."
"I'm so glad I got the chance to take your class at the start of 2024; it set me on this journey of accomplishment in chemistry. Your willingness to answer my questions has helped all your students immensely."
"Dr. Chen's Advanced National Prep Class helped me improve my score from 33 in 2023 to 49 in 2024, and I placed in the Top 150 nationally. The structured modules made all the difference."
"Dr. Chen's program transformed my son's approach to chemistry. The structured curriculum and personalized attention helped him go from a curious student to a Study Camp qualifier. We are incredibly grateful."
"Structured courses with detailed, comprehensive class notes were especially useful for me, as I no longer had to worry about organizing resources or ensuring no gaps in my knowledge."
"As a parent, I appreciate how Dr. Chen keeps us informed about our child's progress. The parent portal and regular updates give us confidence that our investment in this program is worthwhile."
Be Our Next Success Story
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