Another Junior asking for chances...

Colleges and Universities A-Z Lafayette College
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<p>GPA - 98.7 Weighted, not sure unweighted, though all grades are As/A-'s
H.S. Junior
SAT I - CR 670, Math 700, Writing 780
SAT II - Math I 740, Bio 690, World History 690, (will take lit/US history)</p>

<p>Female/Caucasian/Middle Class
Attend private all-girls school in Bronx, NY—600 students
Ranked in top 1-5%, won’t know until Sept ’07</p>

<p>Classes:
**Entered HS w/ credits based on accelerated middle school program. This would, under normal circumstances, be beneficial—however—due to the strict scheduling and general small size of my school, I was occasionally forced to take non-honors courses, though they were with the grade subsequent to my own. I have taken/registered for all A.P classes offered by school (other than Spanish, due to Latin track) and highest level of language.</p>

<p>9th: Honors English II, Honors Global I, Geometry Honors, Latin I, Biology, Communications, Freshman Computing, Religion I, Phys.EdI</p>

<p>10th: Honors English II, Honors Global II, Algebra II, Latin II, Chemistry Honors, Art Portfolio, Religion II, Phys.EdII</p>

<p>11th: Honors English III, AP U.S.History, Pre-Calculus, Latin III, Physics, Web Design, Religion III, Phys.EdIII</p>

<p>12th (will take): A.P Literature, Govt/Econ, A.P Calculus, A.P Biology, Web Design II, Religion IV, Phys.EdIV</p>

<p>Co-Curricular:
Student Council- Freshman VP, Sophomore Exec. Board President, Junior Exec. Board President, just elected “Big Four” StuCo Secretary, headed various committees/instituted Co-Curricular Management Program/part of Global Outreach Committee</p>

<p>Asian Club- Member (9), Secretary (10), President (11)</p>

<p>Newspaper- Reporter (9), Soph.Editor (10), Features Editor (11-12)</p>

<p>Book Club- Member (9), President (10-12)</p>

<p>Political Round Table- Member (9-10), VP (11), Pres. (12)</p>

<p>Senior Run Team (Visit Senior Citizens)- (9-12)</p>

<p>Student Recruitment Team/Peer Mentor (9-12)</p>

<p>Guidance Center Intern (10), Campus Ministry Intern (11)
Teams/Competitions: Math League (MVP Award-10), Science Olympiad, Moody’s Math Challenge, ExploraVision Competition, etc.</p>

<p>Math Tutor- (9-12)</p>

<p>Cashier @ local produce market (May ’05 – present) 15/hrs week</p>

<p>Volunteer @ Community School for children w/ special needs</p>

<p>Summer:
Summer internship 2005 – w/ Local Congressman (mostly worked w/ center for immigration and visas)
Summer internship 2006 – w/ Senator (worked on campaign for re-election)</p>

<p>Honors List since 9th grade, received Congressional Women in History Award, Gold Medals in a variety of subjects for highest average (including subjects taken in advanced grade level), won/participated in various essay contests, Kodak Leadership Award, among others that I don’t think are pertinent to a chances thread =]</p>

<p>Possible National Merit Scholarship semi finalist - will know for sure in Fall of 2007</p>

<p>Major: Some combination of Political Science/Statistics or Quantitative Reasoning—maybe major/minor, or double major</p>

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<p>want2bIvy,</p>

<p>I'll cut right to the chase.</p>

<p>You have the grades, the rigorous schedule (AP), class rank, SAT scores, and "required" extracurricular and volunteer activities. Provided you put together a solid application with a creative and interesting essay, you have a great chance of being admitted.</p>

<p>Of course, you never know. There are no guarantees, even at a non-Ivy like Lafayette. The process is becoming more and more selective each year, with no indication of letting up in the near future.</p>

<p>With that said, best of luck with the process! If you think of any questions specifically about Lafayette, just let me know.</p>

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<li>Justin</li>
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