<p>I'm currently a community college student. My intended major is Philosophy.</p>
<p>HS GPA: I'd rather not say, but an explanation for it. Familial problems, health problems, etc</p>
<p>Played 2 years of soccer (no distinctions there), active in theatre, Philosophy Club. I had incredible letters of recommendation that unfortunately fell on deaf ears. I don't think I can resubmit those nor would they make much of a difference. I did accepted to UPenn. It was one of those incredible incredible things which to this day I'm not sure it really happened. </p>
<p>CC GPA: 3.95 </p>
<p>PTK member and officer (VP of Leadership)
Student Government senator
Philosophy Club
Internship with a nonprofit for a while now with a lot of responsibilities
Starting my own non-profit organization
Starting literary magazine
Plan on volunteering and finding a research position (It won't, however, amount to many hours considering applications are due in March)
Currently under consideration as an editor for a non-profit film production company and looking into another internship.</p>
<p>My volunteer experience isn't good. I did an average of 50 hours in high school but I plan on doing more. Also I've really not had a job. </p>
<p>My SATs are over 2000. I'm a good writer and I am sure my essays will be good as well as recommendation letters.</p>
<p>However, I'm feeling a little discouraged. It seems a lot of people have very compelling stories and much more impressive ECs. Many have been in the army, have worked for years on Wall Street and things like that. Do I have a shot when competing with people like that? </p>
<p>I'm considering Columbia University GS as well as NYU. To be honest, those are my 2 choices. I fear what would happen if I didn't get accepted to either. </p>
<p>I doubt it makes much of a difference, but also first generation. I'm white, however... I'm hoping starting my own non-profit will be good to me and count for something.</p>
<p>Money would be a struggle--especially considering how both schools are terrible with financial aid--but I wouldn't mind for now. I can figure it out. </p>
<p>Another question is, would my major, Philosophy, count against me?</p>
<p>Thank you so much, help is truly truly appreciated. </p>
<p>What I think will count against me:
Lack of volunteer work
Lack of actual work
HS performance</p>