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Wake Forest University · Class of 2030 · Finance

Matthew
Clark

Incoming freshman studying finance and economics — learning how markets actually work by building the tools that track them.

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Featured build

Deacon Terminal

A self-built financial data terminal — live quotes, charts, fundamentals, and market-wide analysis pulled together from free-tier data, because I wanted to understand the machinery behind the numbers, not just read them.

Open the terminal
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Education

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

Intended Major: Finance

Xaverian High School, Brooklyn, NY
  • Cumulative GPA: 97.9/100; Senior Year Average: 99.6; SAT: 1360
  • Honors: National Honor Society, AP Scholar with Distinction, Academic Honor Roll
  • AP Courses: Microeconomics, Calculus AB, Precalculus, U.S. History, World History, European History, English Language, English Literature
  • Dual Enrollment, University of Delaware: Entrepreneurship and Leadership
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Experience

George L. Clark Inc. Realtors, Brooklyn, NY

Secretary / Assistant

  • Assisted buyers during open houses by presenting property features and answering questions, helping create a positive client experience.
  • Managed incoming calls, redirected messages to team members, and maintained detailed records to support efficient communication.
Xaverian High School Summer Baseball Camp, Brooklyn, NY

Coach / Camp Leader

  • Led drills and practice sessions for middle school athletes while teaching baseball fundamentals.
  • Reinforced teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and leadership in a team setting.
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Leadership & Activities

Xaverian High School Student Council

Student Council Representative

  • Represented classmates by communicating student concerns to school administrators and helping organize school events and programs.
  • Supported activities designed to strengthen student engagement with the school and broader community.
EconEd Brooklyn Chapter

Member / Event Coordinator / Researcher

  • Promoted financial literacy and economic education through virtual and in-person sessions for younger students across New York City.
  • Helped organize educational sessions as part of a national network focused on economics and financial education.
Xaverian High School Investing Club

Member

  • Studied investing principles and market strategies and participated in a simulated investing competition using MarketWatch.
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Athletics

Xaverian High School Baseball — Varsity / Junior Varsity
  • Four-year member of the baseball program; served as a senior team leader and starting pitcher.
  • Competed in the city championship game.
Richmond County Baseball Club / Tom Kain Recruiting Baseball

Travel Baseball

  • Competed in regional and out-of-state tournaments and was selected twice to Perfect Game's All-Tournament Team.
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Skills & Interests

Leadership Communication Public Speaking Teamwork Time Management Academic Discipline Finance Investing Economics Entrepreneurship