<p>About Me
First of all, I understand that my stats are not perfect. If I had ridiculously outstanding stats, I wouldn't be asking to be chanced ;). Furthermore, these are not the only schools I am applying to (actually, I don't know if I am applying to these schools for certain). I have safety schools, etc., I just want to be chanced for the colleges I'm unsure about. I am doing this because I would like to gain perspective on my chances at certain colleges, I think this will help me in the application process.
I am interested in double majoring in Humanities (history, philosophy, literature, art, music, etc.) and French. I understand that each school on this list may not have a Humanities major, however most of the schools that do not have an Independent Major. Even if the Independent Major is not available, I could always major in a specific subject within the humanities.
I feel a little uncomfortable attesting to my own personal character to online strangers, however I guess I'll have to deal with it! I have been told by my teachers that I have great character. Furthermore, teachers have told me I am a quirky and bright individual who any school would be lucky to have. I've also been told if I can demonstrate my personality in my applications and interviews, then my chances of going to a top school will be good. I have done a lot with my ECs and outside interests and they all connect to what I am interested in (at least I think so).
I appreciate any insight/help I can get. If there are any schools you would like to recommend, please feel free! And thank you so much :)</p>
<p>Colleges:
- Vassar College
- Boston University
- Brown University
- McGill University
- New York University
- St. Lawrence University
- Goucher College
- Connecticut College
- Tufts University</p>
<p>Stats:
- Male
- Suburb of Boston, MA
- Junior
- my high school sends some grads to top schools (depends on what you consider "some" and what you consider "top schools) ... including Boston College, Boston University, Oberlin, Occidental College, Cornell, Tufts, Swarthmore, Wellesley, etc.
- GPA: 93.3 unweighted / ??? weighted (grade-deflation is a problem at my school)
- class rank: 47/386 = 12.2% (will most likely be better next year)
- taking SATs in June, SAT IIs & ACTs in the fall. I know this makes this difficult. For what it's worth, I'm expected to get a 1200/1600 on my SATs.</p>
<p>ECS:
- Amnesty International
- National Honor Society
- Philosophy Club
- Select Choir
- Future Teachers of America</p>
<p>Outside Interests:
- Regional Select Choir
- Foreign exchange: 2 weeks in France
- award-winning photography for Enterprise Bank
- writing and photography are published in school's literary magazine
- piano lessons
- peaceful protest in Boston ("The Rescue")
- Schools for Schools organization
- member of a group dedicated to bringing free, safe fun to the city of Boston</p>
<p>Scholastic Honors:
- Honors Award ("summa cum laude")
- 6 student recognition awards</p>
<p>Leadership:
I'm one of the most active members in my Amnesty International Club, I am a volunteer French teacher, and next year I will hopefully be Chief Editor of my school's writing center program that helps students with their essays. Unfortunately for me, the activities that I do have little "leadership positions". I do what I like, though.</p>
<p>Volunteer Services:
- teaching French to elementary school students (80+ hours)
- National Honor Society English tutor (? hours)
- Writing Center program (? hours)
- Community Day
- this summer I am volunteering at a French library in Boston</p>
<p>Employment:
- HOPEFULLY being employed at a summer camp that teaches children French</p>
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