<p>I'm currently a sophomore living in WA at the moment. (Asian-American female)</p>
<p>UW is pretty much my dream school (well, I at least want to get in) but I just want to know if I'm on the right track. </p>
<p>My cumulative GPA so far is a 3.74. Freshman year, I got a 3.6 GPA and first semester of this year (sophomore year) I have gotten a 4.0, and we're on the second semester now.</p>
<p>My current classes:
-Honors Algebra 2
-Biology
-Ap Spanish
-Honors World Lit
-Honors Western Civilizations
-Yearbook
(The only advanced class I am not taking is AP Bio)</p>
<p>Extra-curriculars:
Volleyball 2 years
Basketball 1 year
Varsity Tennis 2 years
Played a role in the school musical
Have volunteered at the local food bank almost every saturday since 7th grade
Fluent in both Spanish and Chinese
Honors Society</p>
<p>Next year, I'm planning on taking all the AP courses I can and possibly take some courses in computer science because I want to major in it. I am also planning on being in ASB leadership next year. </p>
<p>I haven't taken the SAT yet, I'm signed up to take it this spring, so I'll see how I do on the SAT later. </p>
<p>I think you are on a great track! It seems that you are taking a challenging course load and doing well in all of your classes. So, along with the ECs you plan on involving yourself in, you should be in a good spot. Just make sure to practice for those SATs! </p>
<p>You’re on the right track. Just keep your GPA healthy (preferably above 3.7 cumulative throughout your junior year) and keep taking AP classes. It’s good that you will be taking the SAT early so that you know what your strengths and weaknesses are. Your personal statement will also be a big deal once you start writing it your senior year.</p>
<p>CS at UW is very competitive, and for direct admission to CS, they will be looking closely at your math and physics high school coursework, your math SAT score, your GPA, and your personal statement and extracurriculars that demonstrate your interest and aptitude for computer science. I suggest taking the most advanced math and physics courses available at your high school, at least AP Calculus AB and AP Physics B, by your senior year. Since you are taking algebra II in 10th grade, I suggest precalc in 11th and AP Calculus (AB or BC) and AP Physics B in 12th. If these courses are not offered at your school, take them online. You could also take classes or self-study computer programming, but frankly this is less important than taking and doing well in physics in high school.</p>