Another Chances thread

<p>Hi!</p>

<p>First generation Asian Male from Alaska</p>

<p>GPA: 4.17W, 3.98UW
Rank: 3/456
SATI: 2200 (800M, 650CR, 750W)
SATII: 790 IIC, 750 Chem, taking Lit. and Physics and IIC (for 800) in December</p>

<p>AP Scholar with Distinction (Four 5's and Two 3's)</p>

<p>Senior Courses:</p>

<p>AP Micro
AP Lit.
Japanese IV
AP Psych
AP US. Gov.
AP Physics
AP Calc BC</p>

<p>most rigorous courseload available at school</p>

<p>ECs:</p>

<p>Volunteering 200+ hours (local senior center, science center, etc.)
Youth for Environmental Action
NHS (10, 11, 12)
Model UN (11, 12)
Mu Alpha Theta (10, 11, 12, Treasurer 12th)
Key Club (10, 11, 12, President 11th and 12th) - this is where most of my extracurricular time goes... organizing events and what not
Frisbee Club
Ping Pong Club (for kicks and giggles)
Piano for 5 years recreationally, recital now and then
Tennis (11)
Track (11, 12)
XC Running (12)</p>

<p>Tutoring high school kids with Algebra/Chemistry, non-paid
"Child Enrichment" Program for Elementary Students that excel in math/science
PROMYS @ Boston University (6 week number theory program, summer of 11th)
Ventures Scholar</p>

<p>Planning on entering the YES competition for some epedemiology project (possibly sleep deprivation) with a mentor</p>

<p>Doing research with a particle physics professor at commuinty college</p>

<p>My essays will be normal I assume (not a spectacular writer)
Reccomendations should be good</p>

<p>Duke is a school I'm interested in--one of the only east coast schools that I'm looking at.</p>

<p>Anyways, thanks for your feedback!</p>