<p>Posting this for a friend who just lost internet access. She's a junior in the middle of planning her senior year. She's determined to go to an Ivy League, and refuses to listen to what I think of her chances. (When you read through this, you may understand -- I don't see any dedication to anything. At all.) So, if someone else would be willing to explain this to her. Also, if anyone has suggestions of what would help in her senior year.</p>
<p>Background Info:
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: White, 1/4 Asian
Grade: Junior
College Major: Undecided, either chemistry or math
Class Rank: 5/18-ish (tiny school, and well-known in the area -- tends to attract some very intelligent kids, a number of whom do Intel and national/international competitions)
GPA: 3.8 UW, 4.2 W</p>
<p>Academics</p>
<p>FRESHMAN
Took average classes, one or two honors
ECs: basketball (not going to be going pro or anything -- stuck with it for two years, mediocre performance)</p>
<p>SOPHOMORE:
Same as freshman year: average classes with one or two honors
ECs: basketball</p>
<p>JUNIOR:
Taking 4 AP courses with 3 AP tests, expecting 3-4 on all
ECs: Academic Decathlon, Literary Magazine, Lego Club, Thespians</p>
<p>Summer: taking several courses at a community college</p>
<p>SENIOR:
Going to take 2 or 3 APs
ECs: Academic Decathlon, National Honor Society</p>
<p>Work Experience:
None.</p>
<p>Community Service:
None. </p>
<p>Awards:
On a regional-winning Academic Decathlon team
Student of the Month nominee</p>
<p>Interested Colleges:
Penn University, UMichigan, Rice, one of the Claremont Colleges, Brown</p>