Tamal Pilla

Class of: 2025
Hometown: Carrollton, TX
High School Name: St. Mark's School of Texas
Major(s)/Minor(s): Finance and Philosophy majors, Public Policy & International Affairs and Cognitive Science minors

High School Accomplishments:

Co-Editor-in-Chief, Scientific Magazine
Co-President, Cooking Club
Managing Editor, Yearbook
Design Director, Literary Magazine

SMU Accomplishments:

University Honors Program
First-Year Senator

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?

I’m excited to be surrounded by so many ambitious and like-minded student leaders! I feel incredibly honored to be a part of this tight-knit family of accomplished scholars, athletes, and artists—and I intend to make the most of all it has to offer.