Any suggestions for college admissions?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I will be trying out for tennis in fall, because I have not played any sports due to lack of transportation. But now, my senior year I will be doing tennis, interact club, high q or debate. I plan on increasing my sat 200-300 points total, with the help of several books and full time commitment.</p>

<p>Overall, I am very dissapointed in my SAT due to my lack of enthusiasm. But will be retaking in October.
Writing: 500
Reading: 510
Math: 540
If my scores are not satisfactory, I will apply regular decision and take SAT for third time.</p>

<p>International Studies is equivilant to IB courses. Our school will be explaining our situation on each transcript.
Hn=Honors
IS=International Studies</p>

<p>9th Grade: Algebra I, Art I, English I Hn International Studies, Geometry Hn IS, Health/Pe, Earth Environmental Sci Hn IS, Spanish III Hn IS, World History Hn IS</p>

<p>10th Grade: Algebra II HN IS, Civics & Econ HN, Educ media/library science, English II Hn IS, Biology HN IS, Digital comm, Spanish IV HN IS, World History AP</p>

<p>11th Grade: Anatomy and Pysiology HN, Journalism, Spanish V AP, US History AP, Yearbook, Biology II AP, English 11 AP, Precalculus HN, US History HN</p>

<p>12th grade(might have sceduling issues, but so far): 20th Century Topics, European History AP, Psychology AP, English 12 AP, Chemistry AP, Chemistry HN, Calculus A/B AP, Calculus B/C AP</p>

<p>GPA: 3.33 unweighted.
4.2 weighted.
Class RANK: 16 out of 254
(was a Junior Marshall)</p>

<p>I have taken or will take every tough AP/IS class possible at my school. I have worked to create a studious reputation in my school, and have always shared my culture with those around me through projects and reports. Hopefully my writing skills will help me formulate an excellent essay.</p>

<p>I am a first generation Indian who is trilingual at least. Learning Spanish in school as a fourth language. I have worked for my parents at their motel and store to earn cash.</p>

<p>Volunteer weekly at my church which is based on the idea: "In the joy of others lies our own."</p>

<p>120 Community service hours minimum for International Studies
Interact Club-10th Grade
Beta Club- 10th grade
National Honor Society- 11th grade+ 12th
High Q- 11th grade attended county competition our school came in second
Junior Council- 11th grade in charge of advertising</p>

<p>Chosen to go to UNC Project Uplift</p>

<p>Could not participate in sports or clubs due to transportation issues, but became more involved once I drove.
I just want to know my chances (I know some are huge reach):</p>

<p>UNC- was chosen + attended Project Uplift(minority recruitment program)
Duke
East Carolina
UNC Wilmington
NC State
University of Virginia
Wake Forest
Vanderbilt
Pembroke
University of Washington Seattle
University of Greensboro
University of Georgia</p>

<p>Any suggestions for me? for schools? Do I have a chance?</p>

<p>I have two recommendations that atleast two amazing teachers will write me.</p>

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<p>chosen Who's Who Among High School Students (twice)</p>

<p>PLEASE do not list this on your applications. It means nothing.</p>

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<p>okay its gone =]</p>

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<p>It's nice to see your name in a book, but... you should save that space on your applications for something a little bit more impressive. :)</p>

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<p>i have nothing too impressive</p>

<p>do you think mentioning the fact that i created a website & forum for the international studies students to use as a resource is something interesting?</p>

<p>or somehow mentioning randomly that my great grandfather was a ghandi follower.. people in my english class loved it. (its an example of how i share my culture?)</p>

<p>or mentioning how the model UN club was created at my school and I helped with advertising and attended every meeting, however the club turned out unsuccessful, and we never reached the competition =[
its an obstacle?</p>

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<p>=[ suggestions please?</p>

<p>are there any schools i can get admission?</p>

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<p><em>bump</em></p>

<p>any other suggestions?</p>

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<p>I know a little about the NC schools.</p>

<p>UNC CH avaerage SAT scores is 1230 I think, you're a little below the average GPA also, but still apply, you never know. </p>

<p>NC State is also a reach, you'd be suprised at how many people want to go there and how competetive it is. UNC Wilmington and UNC Greensboro, you have a good chance on getting in, just don't bet everything on it.</p>

<p>Wake Forest doesn't require you to send in the SATs anymore.</p>

<p>You have a better chance then others because of your minority status, and if I remember correctly Wake Forest is recruiting heavily for minority students. So is Appalachian State. You shouldn't worry too much, I personally think you'll get in at Wake Forest, Wilmington, and Greensboro. Just have backup plans though, just in case.</p>

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<p>soo there is definitely need for more schools on my list, + remove highhh reaches</p>

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<p>any other tips..?</p>

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<p>Hey, I also went to Project Uplift. Do you mind giving me a PM? We might know each other.</p>

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<p>any other suggestions?</p>

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<p>Huh? You basically did what you can do with your extracurricular activities. Focus on improving your SAT score and see which colleges fall within your range.</p>

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<p>please bump thread</p>

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<p>suggestions for safeties on the east coast? universities with diversity please.</p>

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<p>bumpy bump</p>

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<p>Any suggestions.</p>