I am a junior in high school at a prestigious public school in Long Island, New York. I have no idea what colleges to look at. This may sound premature because my SAT scores are up in the air, but I could really use the help.
(GPA IS OUT OF 4.0)
Here is my exact transcript:
Freshman year: 3.95 uw
Algebra A
World History 9 A+
Spanish A+
Biology A+
Verbal Reasoning (elective) A+
English A+
Sophomore year: 3.85 uw 3.9 w (1 AP: World History)
Geometry A
World History 10 A+
Spanish A+
Health A+
Choir A+
Chemistry B (ah!!! however, it’s the only b on my high school transcript…yikes)
Junior year: inconclusive GPA (estimated grades: my GPA has gone down because my classes are significantly more difficult)
AP Human Geography A
AP US History A
AP Language A+
Alg II/Trig A
Spanish A
Honors Social Studies Research A+
Forensics A+
Honors Choir A+
Senior year schedule: (4 APs: Psychology, Government, Macroeconomics, Literature)
SAT: 2000+/2400 (I’m taking the March and May SAT)
M low/mid 600s (I’m terrible at math, it is doubtful this score will change)
CR high-700s
W low/mid 700s
*At my school we are not given our rankings. I’d guess I’m in the top 10%???
ECs: (not all listed because I’m lazy)
-Lead in school musicals, I do theatre outside of school as well
-Vocal lessons, dance lessons
-Writer for school newspaper
-Honors School Choir
-National History Day Participant
-Women’s Choir
-Feminist Club
-Amnesty Club
-Tri-M (Music Association) Member
-International Thespian (actor) Society member (will probably be on board next year)
-National Honor Society Member
-NYSSMA (music, vocal) All County Choir singer since freshman year
-Mentor at middle school
-Summer mentoring programs at local library
-Published poetry
-Lots of volunteer hours singing at charity events/arranging charity events
I would like to stay on the East Coast…
Major: Education/English (general)/Social Studies (general)
Thank you so much, any help is appreciated.
My question is… am I not competitive enough of a student for Vassar College?
