<p>Alright so I already know these are going to be a reach (if anything) for me, but I wouldn't feel right without at least making one thread for my chances.</p>
<p>Schools:
Northwestern
Reed
U Penn
U of Illinois
Penn State
Northeastern</p>
<p>and also all of the UCs</p>
<p>GPA: (Academic) 3.1 UW
But since I am applying to Either School of Engineering or WCAS for Physics/Engineering, it helps that aside from one semester of Bio I have all (solid) As in my science courses.
College GPA: 4.0
SAT: (I'm going to retake this for about a 2150) CR:730 M: 680 W:610
SAT II's Math: 620 Chemistry: 690 (I could retake this for a WAY higher score)
I am planning on also taking the ACT which I should do MUCH better on.</p>
<p>My GPA is mainly low for 2 D's my junior year, but I explain this in my essay, in that I had to move to another school and lived without parents for my junior year.</p>
<p>My essays are amazing, they show real hardship and true perseverance in overcoming them. I have been told this by plenty of unbiased critiques.
I have not written my "Why NU" or "Why Reed" essays yet, but I am trying to plan a visit to them before I write it, and I am confident that this essay will also stand out well.</p>
<p>I am definitely need based, living with an unemployed teacher-single mother, who is keeping the house solely with a combination of retirement and unemployment. I am also part Native American +1/16 (some from both sides of my family)</p>
<p>My ECs:</p>
<p>Football 9th 10th 11th 12th For Jr. and Senior year I was starting nose tackle on varsity defense. Held a leadership roll, and positive letters from coaches</p>
<p>Wrestling 9th 10th 11th 12th I was JV Captain (2x) Varsity Captain (2x), Won "Most Inspirational Wrestler" Award, League 1st place (2x) Varsity Letter(2x)</p>
<p>Track and Field 10th 11th 12th Varsity (2x) Junior year I held the fastest 110m hurdle time on the team</p>
<p>Competition Cheerleading 11th Varsity team I heard it helps chances, so I would be willing to do it. I was considered exceptional by my team (which is ranked.)</p>
<p>California World History Project - A regional event exactly like model UN, with 13 school participating. I was elected our school's introductory speaker, in the forum had my country's resolution passed, and in the final speeches I was voted by our group (100 or so college and high school students) to be the primary speaker, who presented our resolution to the entire project.</p>
<p>Interned at UCLA's Plasma Physics Lab- Worked with UCLA's Plasma Physics director: Dr. Gekelman researching with/building a Tokamak.</p>
<p>(counts as job experience) Was head counselor for my city's sports camp. Over saw +30 kids at a time. Have letter of req from administrator</p>
<p>Will be a Science Camp counselor for the 6th grade classes of two different elementary schools</p>
<p>Awards:
Junior year: Had the highest score on the Chemistry 1st semester final in the entire high school.</p>
<p>Junior year: Had the highest score on the Chemistry final in the entire high school</p>