<p>Hello all!</p>
<p>I am a junior at a rural high school in southern West Virginia. I am interested to see what schools the forum would recommend for my specific situation. Although, I feel that I have a general sense of what I want to pursue, it is always helpful to take into account the opinions of others. I have listed my stats below and a brief summary of my interests along with schools I am considering. Any input on my chances would be great! Advice is chill as well...</p>
<p>Stats:
Junior
GPA 101 / 100 (4.0) School does not weight grades
Rank: Top 5% (Specific Rank is not given until graduation)
AP Classes Taken (I Will take the tests in May)
-Physics -U.S. History -English (comp)
-Chemistry -American Government </p>
<p>I also scheduled AP Calculus and AP Biology for my senior year.</p>
<p>SAT:
I took the SAT reasoning last week (January 24) and I expect about a 2100, give or take, based on practice tests. I plan to take it again and try for my goal of 2200 but I am not obsessed with a perfect 2400 as some people are. Anyone think the ACT would be to my advantage?
I need suggestions about which subject tests to take, as well. (Pick 3)</p>
<p>Extracurricular:
Very involved in band/music clubs and organizations. President of two political clubs (UN, Young Dems, etc.), student government, church, volunteer, etc</p>
<p>Summer Programs:
Governor's school for math/science (summer before freshman year)
wvu tech stem camp (after freshman year)
Summer school at Georgetown University (last summer)</p>
<p>Other:
HOBY ambassador
etc etc, leadership seminars</p>
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<p>Interested in Aerospace Science/Engineering/etc and Political Science/Politics/etc
(^I know, I know, what a combination...)</p>
<p>I am interested in MIT and the other engineering schools. However, I also love political science and I am applying to Georgetown and similar schools as well. School suggestions would be great and chances appreciated. I come from a lower income family since I lost my Mom a few years ago and I live with my Grandmother. I know some places appreciate people who have overcome challenges, but I do not want to use something that I have such an emotional attachment with as a crutch for college admissions. haha</p>
<p>All replies appreciated.</p>