Can somebody please estimate my chances?

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<p>Here is my current situation</p>

<p>School: Public, Illinois
GPA: 3.4-3.5/4 trend: Poor lowerclassmen years, but has increased dramatically. Had ADHD and deficiencies, now treated and controlled (Should I mention that?)
APs: Taken: US Hist: 4
Taking: English AP, Psychology AP, AP Calculus AB
Planning to Visit American during President’s Day weekend
ACT: 28
Im not related to any alums</p>

<p>Planned Major: Political Science</p>

<p>E.C.
Newspaper Editor (Feature)
Model UN (unofficial President)
Amnesty International Club (member)
BBYO (member/ occasional committe member)
Local Synagouge youth group
Film Club (President)
HR Newsletter (Editor-in Chief/ founder)</p>

<p>Hobbies:
Model Rocketry
Science Fiction (Im a bit of a Trekky/ Doctor Who nerd)
Videogames
Soccer
Ultimate Frisbee
Traveling ( I went to Tibet this past summer, this year I will be going to Poland, DC, and somewhere undecided in SA.)</p>

<p>Leadership:
In terms of leadship experience, I have quite a bit, although not alot of it transfers over to specific titles.</p>

<p>Essay:My college essay is a depiction of the emotinal and metaphysical aspects of my trip to Tibet, also tieing in my decision for my major. People have told me its pretty good</p>

<p>So what sort of chance do I have? I was think it might be a reach/semi-reach</p>

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<p>just a comment. AU has special programs for learning disabled...wouldn't you qualify and wouldn't that help your chances? but i think you look pretty good anyway. borderline on the GPA. * be sure to emphasize/clarify your leadership. that's very important to AU. *</p>

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<p>I wouldnt say I qualify. Although I had my problems, they're more or less under control now. I only brought it up because I was thinking that it would help justify mt gpa better. Im afraid that bringing it up would have a undesirable effect, or make it look like I'm looking for a shoulder to sob on.</p>

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<p>admissions can't discriminate because you have a disability. If you actually have ADHD, have been diagnosed and receive support for it, then mention it. But it is a personal decision whether or not you want to disclose that information.</p>