<p>Hi guys! I was wondering if you all could possibly chance me for a few schools so that I have a realistic view of my chances heading into senior year. I plan to apply ED to Rice, but I'm looking at a few other top schools plus some state schools in case I don't get in. Sorry for the lack of wonderful formatting, I'm typing this on an iPad.</p>
<p>I'm currently a junior in Alaska and a white male in a large public high school that is the #1 school in the state. I've gotten straight A's except for a B in 1st semester AP Bio my sophomore year. I could also possibly receive a B in AP Calc AB this semester. This would leave me with about a 4.21 weighted GPA, a 3.94 unweighted, and hopefully, a top ten class rank. I'll take 10 AP classes by the end of my senior year (Bio, Lang, Econ, APUSH, Calc AB, French, Statistics, Environmental Science, Lit, and Government).</p>
<p>As for standardized tests, I'm taking the April ACT. Based off of the practice tests I've done so far, I'm thinking that I'll get about a 31-33 composite score and anywhere from an 8-10 on the writing portion.</p>
<p>I feel like extracurriculars will be the strongest part of my application. I feel like they show a strong interest in social studies/law related stuff. They are...</p>
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<li><p>Youth Court (9-12) - I'll likely be the Chief Judge starting in April and will have racked up about 400 hours of community service with the organization. I'm currently the Assistant Chief Judge.</p></li>
<li><p>Debate/Forensics (10-12) - I don't know why I didn't do this my freshman year, but I'm glad I joined the team in my sophomore year. I was a semifinalist in LD at the state tournament my sophomore year and was an octafinalist in LD at this year's tournament. I attended NCFL nationals my sophomore year in LD and am currently the team's treasurer.</p></li>
<li><p>Partners Club (9-12) - I'm a co-president. Basically, we work with Special Olympics and the life skills kids at my school to help give them a sense of friendship/community within our school. We've basically made them a valuable part of the school community.</p></li>
<li><p>We the People State Competition (11) - Woohoo, state champions! Our school qualified for nationals but I was unable to attend. I may return as an assistant coach next year if our school goes to the competition.</p></li>
<li><p>Mock Trial (11-12)</p></li>
<li><p>National Honor Society (10-12)</p></li>
<li><p>JV Tennis (10-12) - I may try out for varsity next year, we'll see...</p></li>
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<p>I'll get good letters of recommendation from my APUSH and French V teachers (she'll be my AP French teacher as well next year). I may also ask my AP Lang teacher for one as well. Please chance me, I'd be willing to chance you back if you want me to!</p>
and i’m definitely jealous that you guys get to take so many AP classes! we’re limited to APUSH sophomore year and that’s it :/) </p>