The 2025 Physics Bowl D2 results are out, and Hanlin International Education brings more good news! In this competition, three Hanlin students successfully made it into the Physics Bowl D2 Global Top 100 list. Among them, Student P achieved a perfect score, tying for Global #1, while Student W secured an outstanding result, tying for Global #2, achieving remarkable success with their solid strength!
I. 2025 Physics Bowl D2 Student Honor Roll
| Hanlin Student | School | D2 Global Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Student P | Basis Independent Silicon Valley Campus | Tied for #1 (Perfect Score) |
| Student W | A School in Dubai | Tied for #2 |
| Student J | A School in the United States | #54 |
As soon as the results were released, students and parents shared the joy with the Hanlin mentor team. Achieving a perfect score and top global rankings is not only a result of the students' personal efforts but also a testament to the professional strength of Hanlin's physics competition teaching system. More student achievements are still being updated – stay tuned!
II. Physics Bowl: The "Golden Ticket" for STEM Students Studying Abroad
The Physics Bowl, organized by the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), is a highly influential high school physics competition worldwide. It covers more than 500 top high schools across 11 countries and attracts tens of thousands of students annually. Its results are recognized as key admissions references by prestigious universities globally, including MIT, Caltech, and Tsinghua University. Statistics show that a significant proportion of Global Top 100 participants are admitted to Top 30 U.S. universities, highlighting the competition's value, which is highly regarded by top schools worldwide.
Eligibility: High school students of all grades can register.
Competition Divisions:
Division 1: For first-year high school students (IB Grade 10 / A-Level G1-G2).
Division 2: For second-year and above high school students (IB Grades 11-12 / A-Level AS-A2), with higher difficulty.
Competition Format: Individual written exam, no experimental section, requires completing multiple-choice questions within a set time.
Topics Covered: The exam comprehensively covers the AP/IB physics curriculum and aligns closely in difficulty and topics with the British Physics Olympiad (BPhO). Students must complete 40 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes, with each question worth 1 point, for a maximum total of 40 points.
Division 1 Scope: Five core modules: Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Optics, and Modern Physics. This includes foundational measurement concepts, kinematics calculations, Newton's three laws, Coulomb's law, electric fields, ideal gas equations of state, atomic structure, and other detailed knowledge points.
Division 2 Scope: The core scope is consistent with Division 1, but with significantly increased depth and comprehensive application difficulty. It fully covers the core content of AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C: Mechanics & Electromagnetism, SAT2 Physics, and more.
Awards
Individual Awards:
Global Individual Award: Top 100 globally
National Gold: Top 10% in China
National Silver: Top 20% in China
National Bronze: Top 35% in China
Physics Excellence Award: Top 15% in each Chinese region (excluding national awards)
Team Awards:
Global Winning Team Award: Top 50 teams globally
National Winning Team Award: Top 10 teams nationally (Division 1 and Division 2 judged separately)
Regional Winning Team Award: Top 10 teams in each region (Division 1 and Division 2 judged separately)
III. Hanlin Physics Competition Preparation System: Helping You Soar to the Global Rankings
To stand out among tens of thousands of top physics students worldwide, beyond personal hard work, professional competition guidance and systematic study planning are crucial. Hanlin International Education has been deeply involved in the field of international physics competitions for many years, building a full-process competition preparation service system to safeguard students striving for high scores.
1. Physics Bowl Exclusive Compilation Handouts
Hanlin has self-developed Physics Bowl compilation handouts, strictly adhering to the exam topics and question trends. These handouts cover 7 major modules and 32 detailed knowledge points. They are accompanied by exclusive exercise sets perfectly matching the handout table of contents, achieving full-process coverage of preview, review, and practice. The handouts use an illustrated format to break down difficult knowledge points, helping students accurately identify weak areas and significantly improve preparation efficiency.
2. Customized Class Settings
Targeting students with different foundations and from different divisions, Hanlin offers tiered classes. Small class sizes ensure learning effectiveness. The specific course settings are as follows:
| Hanlin Physics Bowl Classes | Class Size | Hours | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics Bowl D1 Full Course | 3-8 people | 50H | Consult Advisor Teacher |
| Physics Bowl D2 Full Course | 3-8 people | 50H | Consult Advisor Teacher |
| Physics Bowl D2 Intensive Course | 3-8 people | 40H | Consult Advisor Teacher |
Physics Bowl Year-round Tutoring Available · Graded Teaching + 1v1 Q&A + Self-developed Materials + Personalized Preparation Plans
Full Course | Sprint Course | Summer Course ⇓
