<p>I am 16, a female, Mexican, my parents didnt go to school, so Im first generation going to a university. Also, how do I compare to other students, as in, what range am I in basically, where do I have some sort of chance of maybe, possibly getting in? Any tips/answers to any/all questions are most definitely appreciated.</p>
<p>-I am pretty sure I want to major in business management or marketing but probably business.
-I need to start writing my personal essay statements, what should I write about?
-Should scholarships be a big priority?
-Any tips for understanding/passing AP Biology?</p>
<p>SOME HOBBIES/COMMUNITY SERVICE
-occasional seller on ebay: sell clothing, vintage clothing, cellphones, brothers game systems
-have started a fashion type blog but have not made serious money
-was DECA secretary during sophomore and junior year; have been DECA club member since freshman year
-competed last year at DECA northern and state competition and got 4th place at state competition; at state competition, I place fourth; I basically made a business plan and presented it to "potential investors"
- was in band for 3 first high school years (I stopped because decided I was not committed/was busy with other things)
-have played tennis on school team since sophomore year; play first doubles on varsity this year
-have volunteered a couple of hours at hospital; plan to volunteer at least 30 more hours
-volunteered in school library (about 50 hours)
-volunteered for DECA Club
-have started to help SNEHA (older sister is in charge; is a small nonprofit sponsor-a-poor-child program)</p>
<p>HOW CAN I DO MORE/GET MORE INVOLVED IN THESE ACTIVITIES W/ THE LIMITED TIME I HAVE? Or what do you recommend I do</p>
<p>I live in central California; I would prefer to go to a university in California, but I would definitely chose a school out of state if they offered a better business program Here is some info about me </p>
<p>I am a senior. I have taken the ACT, SAT Reasoning test, and SAT Subject Tests. Here are my scores:
ACT: 29
SAT Reasoning (TOTAL = 1750)
Math: 540
Critical reading: 620
Writing: 590
SAT Subject Tests
Spanish: 770
Math: 540
US History: 590</p>
<p>By how much should I improve them? How can I seriously improve my math scores? I will be taking the ACT at least two more times, including this Saturday. I will take both the SAT Reasoning and Subject test once more. Also, should I take another subject other than Spanish, does it look bad?</p>
<p>Here are my classes over the past four years and my grades as well as AP scores
FRESHMAN
1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER
Band 1 A A
Geography A A+
Geometry CPM A- A
Biology A B+
English 1 Adv B+ B+
Spanish Speak 2 A- B
BAND/PE B+ A</p>
<p>SOPHOMORE
1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER
World History Adv. A A
ALG II/TRIG A- A-
Chemistry A- B+
English 2 Adv B+ B+
SPANISH LANGUAGE AP A A+
ATHLETICS A- (HAD NO CLASS)<br>
BAND/PE A A-</p>
<p>JUNIOR<br>
1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER
BAND 3 A- A-
US HISTORY AP B A
PRECALCULURS A A+
PHYSICS B B+<br>
ENGLISH LANG/COMP AP A A SPANISH LIT AP A- A
AHLETICS A (HAD AVID)
AVID (HAD TENNIS) A </p>
<p>SENIOR (classes taking)
AP BIOLOGY
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE
AP CALCULUS
AP GOVERNMENT
AP STATISTICS
ATHLETICS-TENNIS</p>
<p>Passed AP TESTS
US History 5
Spanish literature 3
Spanish language 5
Englush langugage and composition 3</p>
<p>*I attend a public school.<br>
CLASS SIZE: 518
CLASS RANK: 27
10-12 RANK: 16</p>
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<p>academic gpa (9-12) 3.9429 3.7143
academic gpa (10-12) 4.0870 3.7391
total gpa (9-12) 3.9269 3.7317</p>
<p>Preferences/factors
-I would like to live in a big city w/ weather not TOO hot
-I plan to pay for college w/ scholarships, working, etc., so I dont consider cost to be a main factor, just a small one
-Ive seen the Berkeley campus and I liked!! it, but I havent visited any other universities so I cant compare</p>