Fourteen-year-old Indian American student Ashrit Talluri of Fulton County has earned a perfect 1600 on the SAT, reaching the maximum possible score while still in his first year of high school.
Talluri, a ninth grader at Fulton County Schools’ Innovation Academy, took the SAT in June 2026 after about five months of preparation. He had already scored 1600 on three practice tests before taking the official exam. His preparation included working with a tutor, using online resources, and completing more than two dozen practice tests. His official score was confirmed after several weeks of verification.
The achievement is part of an academic path that was already well ahead of the conventional school schedule. While attending Fulton Academy of Science and Technology in Roswell, Talluri completed 14½ high school credits during middle school. He also attended college-level summer programs at Harvard and Rice universities. At Innovation Academy, he is currently taking two college-level courses through dual enrollment.
Talluri has also distinguished himself in mathematics. In March 2026, he was one of four students to earn first place with a perfect score in the middle-school division of the Georgia Math Competition. He had previously won first place in the competition in March 2025 and placed third in September 2025.
His interests extend into computer science and artificial intelligence. Talluri serves as a Fulton County chapter leader for Horizon STEM, which describes him as an aspiring software developer interested in building AI-powered applications and using technology to solve real-world problems.
Chess is another longstanding interest. U.S. Chess Federation records show Talluri representing Fulton Academy of Science and Technology at the 2024 National Middle School Championship. He also participates in technology hackathons in metro Atlanta and has an interest in aviation.
Talluri’s interests increasingly intersect around technology and medicine. His current school activities include Science Olympiad, chess, HOSA, Technology Student Association, AI in Medicine, and research, according to his public profile. He has said that he hopes eventually to become a neurosurgeon.
Following his SAT achievement, Talluri has also begun using his experience to help other students. He spends some of his free time developing SAT practice questions and helping students explore different approaches to the test.
“I really want to help the community just like how someone helped me,” Talluri said.