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Ep: 535 | Olympiad Bronze Medalist | Preparation & Success Story | Shreyash Sharma Bastola | Sushant Pradhan Podcas
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Ep: 535 | Olympiad Bronze Medalist | Preparation & Success Story | Shreyash Sharma Bastola | Sushant Pradhan Podcas

Sushant Pradhan Podcast

February 14, 20261h 0m

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In this inspiring episode, Shreyash Sharma Bastola, a Mathematics Olympiad bronze medalist and MIT student from Nepal, shares his incredible journey from discovering his passion for competitive math to earning a place at MIT. He breaks down what makes Math Olympiad preparation different from school math, why traditional math felt boring to him, and how solving problems in creative ways changed everything. Shreyash explains what the Mathematics Olympiad really is, how students from Nepal can perform better in the Olympiad, and the exact Olympiad preparation strategy he used. From managing social media distractions to intense competitive math preparation before the exam, he shares practical advice for students who want to excel. We also dive into MIT admissions tips, how Olympiad achievements helped in getting into MIT, and his current work in AI and mathematics. He even discusses whether ChatGPT can solve Olympiad math problems and how students should practice Olympiad math effectively. If you’re a student aiming for International Math Olympiad Nepal, dreaming of MIT, or looking for guidance on how to prepare for Math Olympiad, this episode is packed with actionable insights and motivation.

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