Brandeis University: Will I get in???

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<p>Hi Everyone,
The deadline for Brandeis University is approaching and I am getting nervous and doubting if I can even get in. Here are some statistics about me:</p>

<p>Freshman year:
Honors Algebra 1, Biology, English 1, Spanish 1, Theology, World History, Orchestra
Sophomore year:
Honors Spanish 2, Honors Geometry, Honors Orchestra, English 2, Environmental Science, European History, Theology 2
Junior year:
Honors Chemistry, Honors Spanish 3, Honors Algebra 2, AP English Language, US History, Theology 3, Honors Orchestra
Senior year:
Honors Physics, Honors Pre-Calc, Honors Orchestra, AP Spanish Language, AP English Lit, AP Macro/Gov, Theology 4</p>

<p>I have gotten all A's in these classes: 4.00 unweighted and 4.22 weighted (not counting Senior Grades which should bring it to a 4.00 and 4.27). My counselor said my grades were really good as well as my class rigor and that I place in the top 10% (school very competitive and doesn't rank). </p>

<p>As test scores go my highest is a 30 composite on ACT (E34 M34 R26 S26). I am pretty proud of this score as it places me in the 95th percentile.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Honors Orchestra (4 years) Violin for 6 years
Vice President of Orchestra Council (been on council 3 years)
Spanish Honors Society/Kino Teens (helps with immigration)
Key Club
National Honors Society
Animal Rescue Club
Over 100 hours of community service
Tutor an Autistic Child in Math and Spanish (paid 5 hrs a week) wrote my commonapp essay (counselor said it was amazing)
Music Appreciation Club
Future Physicians Club</p>

<p>Essay: As I said very good essay: well written and poignant.</p>

<p>Any suggestions how I can be a more appealing applicant or any comment about my chances would be greatly appreciated!!</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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I feel like you’re that perfect example of a well rounded student, but in the end - a LOT of students from my school have resumes just like this - I think your essay is going to be the part that sets you apart from the rest of the applicants.
My essay for instance is extremely sarcastic and blunt, well written, straight to the point and sets a view that clearly establishes myself as an individual. It’s not generic, and it’s also not what a lot of english teachers that are “set in their ways” would approve of, but it has gotten me into schools and scholarship programs. Even a school I applied to emailed me back talking about my essay and how it sort of “woke them up” from the other generic essays they read.
Best of luck - and thanks for answering my post as well btw - and hope you do get in! (I have a feeling you will, what with those extracurriculars and service hours AND good grades, HOLY MAGIKARP).