<p>Hi, I would really appreciate your evaluation on my college chances. </p>
<p>Major: Economics-Political Science/Government
High School GPA: 3.7 (UW)
Class Rank: 81 out of 539
(Public high school)
SAT: 2250 Math-800; Critical Reading-750; Writing-700
SAT II: Math Level 2-750; Literature-700; U.S. History-750; Chemistry-700; French-700</p>
<p>Extracurricular Activities:
About 10 hours of tennis every week for 6 years;
Ranked 32 in USTA Pacific Northwest Junior B18 (subject to change);
About an hour of volunteer work every week at YMCA for one year;
About 10 hours of volunteer coaching every week for one year</p>
<p>Bonus: My sister is double-majoring in Biochemistry and Math in Cornell undergraduate school while two of my cousins graduated from Cornell graduate school.</p>
<p>It is obvious that this application is not the best. I like to know what categories I should mostly focus on to improve since I still have a little time. My GPA seems to be too low even without the consideration that I attended a public school where the competition is likely to be softer than most of private schools. But, I'm planning to explain myself that I felt the high school work was tedious until my later stage of high school life, whether the admission officers buy it or not.</p>
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<li>Hey, you never know what might happen. :)
If it makes you feel any better, my stats are very simliar to yours and I'm also applying for CAS- government</li>
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<p>Hey dunlop200 -- you look great on paper! You will obviously be able to handle the work at Cornell, you have a passion for tennis, and you are from what is probably an under-represented area of the country. Write a good essay, and realize that some of this is just up to fate.</p>
<p>Hey does anyone want to help me out with letting me know my chances to Cornell? I didn't apply ED because I want to know what other schools I get into even if I get accepted ED.... Please give me some idea. I am RD, White Male from a public school in the lower eastern shore of MD. Household salary of less than 40 k a year and am enrolled in 6 AP courses by the time I graduate. I think my essay was pretty good and my Interview went pretty well. Any indication would be greatly appreciated...</p>
<p> S.A.T.
Scholastic Aptitude Test
1360
720 Math
640 Verbal
630 Writing
700 Biology
650 Math IIC
650 Chemistry
A.S.V.A.B.
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
A.F.Q.T. Score - 97%
G.P.A.
Grade Point Average
Unweighted - 4.0
Class Rank
3rd out of 360 </p>
<p>Ninth Grade
Attained Straight As for both semesters
Earned Academic Letter
Actively involved with S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
Actively involved with Play It Safe
Co-founded and was the acting Co-President of F.M.P.A. (Future Medical Professionals of America)
Earned Red Cross C.P.R. Certification
Earned Red Cross First Aid Certification
Earned Scuba Diving International Certification
Earned BSA Lifeguard Certification
Actively involved in the Boy Scouts Of America
Position of the Junior Scoutmaster ( the highest boy ranking position in the Boy Scouts)
Involved in the Order of the Arrow (the National Honor Society for Boy Scouts Of America)
Sat for the S.A.T.s </p>
<p>Tenth Grade
Attained Straight As for both semesters
Earned Academic pin
Earned Presidential Student Service Award
Accepted to participate in the National Youth Leadership Conference
Actively involved with S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
Actively involved with Play It Safe
Actively involved with F.M.P.A. (Future Medical Professionals of America) as the Co- President
Visited Walter Reed Medical Center
Attending Sam Rhines genetics conference at Wesley College
Participated in Locks of Love
Participated in Relay for Life
Arranged for Medical Guest Speakers
Actively involved with F.B.L.A. (Future Business Leaders of America)
Became Acting Treasurer
Attended the regional competition for F.B.L.A.
Placed first for the entire Eastern Shore for Business Math
Placed 3rd for Business Math in the state championship for F.B.L.A.
Actively involved in Stephen Decatur High School Track
Dual events as a discus thrower and a shot putter
Participated in both the Regional and Bayside competitions
Earned Sports letter
Earned the Minds in Motion Award
Actively involved in the Boy Scouts Of America
Position of the Junior Scoutmaster ( the highest boy ranking position in the Boy Scouts)
Involved in the Order of the Arrow (the National Honor Society for Boy Scouts Of America)
Earned the Eagle Scout Award (the Highest award in the Boy Scouts of America)
Earned Eagle Palms
Earned Red Cross C.P.R. Certification
Earned Red Cross First Aid Certification</p>
<p> Earned Red Cross C.P.R. For The Professional Rescuer
Senior Lifeguard for Ocean Pines
Sat for the S.A.T.s </p>
<p>Eleventh Grade
Attained Straight As while taking three AP courses (Biology, Calculus & European History)
Accepted to participate in the National Youth Leadership Conference
Actively involved with F.M.P.A. (Future Medical Professionals of America)
Attended Sam Rhines genetics conference at Wesley College
Attended the Light the Night Walk for Leukemia
Participated in Locks of Love
Arranged for Medical Guest Speakers
Aided with Tsunami Relief
Actively involved with S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
Attended Y.E.L.L. (Youth to Eliminate the Loss of Life) Conference
Helped with Prom activities
Helped with Senior Week activities
Actively involved with Play It Safe
Actively involved with F.B.L.A. (Future Business Leaders of America) and became as the Treasurer
Actively involved with Connections Community Service Organization
Surfing with Seniors (teaching the elderly how to use computers)
Attended American Diabetes Association Walk for a Cure
Wrote grants to obtain project funding
Participated in Adopting families to assist during the holidays
Actively involved with Investment Club
Actively involved with DeMolay (the Junior Masons organization) as the Vice-President
Actively involved with the DEEP Youth Group
Actively involved in Ocean City Christian Church
Actively involved in the Boy Scouts Of America
Position of the Junior Scoutmaster ( the highest boy ranking position in the Boy Scouts)
Attained Brotherhood Membership in the Order of the Arrow (the National Honor Society for Boy Scouts Of America)
Earned Eagle Palms
Earned Red Cross First Aid Certification
Sat for the New SAT
Earned Red Cross C.P.R. For The Professional Rescuer
Participating in Stephen Decatur High School Track as both a discus thrower and a shot putter
Participated in U.M.E.S. Science and Math Competition
Accepted into Harvards Summer School Program to take courses in Principles of Genetics and Biomedical Ethics.
Attended Regional and Bayside Track meets.
Participated in Relay 4 Life cancer society fundraiser.
Became a member of the National Honor Society
Sat for AP tests in the subjects of Biology, Calculus AB and European History</p>
<p>Summer and Beginning of 12th Grade
Attended Harvard College for the Summer
Volunteered for the Harvard College Summer School Blood Drive
Participated in college preparatory courses at Harvard University in:
Taking effective notes
Reading Strategies I: When is it OK to Scan, Skim, or Skip?
Reading Strategies II: Remembering What You Read
Time Management Skills
Stress Management
Preparing for and Taking Tests and Exams in College
Making the Transition from High School to College Writing: Meeting the challenges
Member of the Harvard Extension School Democrats Club
Participated in intramural sports including volleyball and ultimate frisbee
Actively involved in Summer Servers Program community service organization
Senior Lifeguard for Ocean Pines
Sat for AP tests in Biology, Calculus AB and European History
Member of Harvard Chess Club
Member of Academic Team
Interned at Atlantic General Hospital in the Emergency Room
Sat for the SAT II in the subjects of Biology M, Chemistry and Math II
Maryland Distinguished Scholar: Semi-Finalist
Member of F.M.P.A.
Member of Connections</p>