by Cyril Reinicke, Special for Times of San Diego
Mission Bay High senior Julian Rosenblum was recently named a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship competition for the Class of 2026.
“I chose to go to Mission Bay primarily to complete the IB program,” Rosenblum said. “Also, many of my middle school friends were enrolling in Mission Bay as well.”
Rosenblum’s International Baccalaureate coursework as a senior is rigorous and demanding.
“I’m taking IB higher-level English, history, and biology. Plus, IB standard level math, IB theory of knowledge, AP computer science, honors symphony orchestra, and Math 254 (linear algebra) through Mesa College online. I’m also studying for both AP physics exams with a tutor.”
When asked to comment on his source of motivation, he said: “I don’t have one specific motivation to do well in school. From a young age, my parents instilled in me that school is important, and I’ve always made pretty good grades.
“In high school, I’m further motivated to try to get into a good university and with college credit, so I’ve worked even harder to maintain straight A’s and good test scores. It helps that as I get older and older, the classes I take can be more and more aligned with my interests,” he said.
Read the full article from the Beach & Bay Press: https://timesofsandiego.com/education/2025/09/24/mission-bay-senior-semi-finalist-national-merit-scholarship/