<p>These stats only gives a sad semblance of what my application will be like but I think it gives you a vague idea of what might be a safety/match/reach. How accurate was I in rating these schools? Tell me if Im not and maybe suggest some schools that I might have missed. I still have time to mull this over and add or subtract schools from my list. Thanks!</p>
<p>WHERE IM APPLYING </p>
<p>Stanford (SUPER reach. It's a pipe dream, okay?)
Cornell (Reach)
Reed (Match)
Georgetown (Reach applying EA)
Oberlin (Match)
University of Pennsylvania (Reach not so sure about applying here, though.)
Occidental (Match)
Tulane (Match applying EA)
Marquette (Match. But a few people have told me that Im a sure thing? So would it be a safety?)
Northern Illinois University (Safety)</p>
<p>THE STATS</p>
<p>GPA: 3.96 (Weighted, unfortunately.)
Rank: 38/530
SAT I: 1390/2010 (750 CR 640 M 620 W)
SAT II: 680 Literature. 650 History. 600 Biology. Might retake some other subject and literature since I was scoring 760+ on practice tests.
ACT: 31 (Retaking soon for a 33 or 34?) 32 English - 26 Math 35 Reading 29 Science</p>
<p>SENIOR YEAR COURSES</p>
<p>-AP Chemistry
-Trigonometry
-Honors French III
-AP Literature
-Honors Civics/Economics
-AP Environment</p>
<p>SIGNIFICANT EXTRACURRICULARS (Sorry no descriptions. Trying to keep it short and sweet!)</p>
<p>-Swimming
-Band (Jazz, Marching and Pep band)
-Tri-M Music Honors Society
-NHS
-Triathlons
-Community college classes (Criminal Law)
-Track and Field
-Art and Design (I have a portfolio but Im all self taught)
-Student Conservation Association
-Ecology Club</p>
<p>ATHLETICS </p>
<p>-Swimming - Varsity. Swimming for about eight years.
-Track - JV. Running for about three.
-Triathlon - Just a hobby I picked up recently. (Like two months ago)</p>
<p>HONORS/AWARDS: </p>
<p>-Most spirited award (This is a contest we have during homecoming so its only a school thing but I am BIG on school spirit)
-High honor roll
-Nominated for 'swimmer of the year' for summer swim team
-Academic All Conference Award & Sportsmanship Award for high school swim team.</p>
<p>VOLUNTEER</p>
<p>-Member of Student Conservation Association about 500+ service hours
-Volunteer work at local library with the kid's programs. I didnt keep track of exact hours but I did this for about three summers.
-Student page at school for Music Department and Guidance Office.</p>
<p>Sorry that was so lengthy.Thanks to those who read this a replied!</p>