<p>About me: Current high school senior that plans to enter the journalism field, and has already begun a career in it.</p>
<p>My GPA is around a 3.6. I attend a challenging Jesuit/catholic high school. My ACT composite is a 24 ( taking it again in October).</p>
<p>My curriculum: 4 years of math ( Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 Trig Honors, Precalculus)</p>
<p>4 years of english ( English 1, English 2 Honors, AP English Lang, AP English Lit</p>
<p>3 years of science ( Physics, Chemistry, Biology Honors)</p>
<p>4 years of language ( took Latin first two years, has taken German for 3 years now, also taking greek 1 honors this year)</p>
<p>3 years of history ( world civ, us 1, us 2- this is most i can do)</p>
<p>My Activities/Accomplishments</p>
<p>-I am a professional football writer, and has covered the NFL for over two years. I've had articles featured/linked to on ESPN.com, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, The Houston Chronicle, and the National Football Post. In May 2011, I made a guest appearance on ESPN Radio in Hawaii to discuss the NFL Lockout and off season.</p>
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<li><p>I write for National Football Authority, which has been labeled by ESPN as a "credible source". I cover the Baltimore Ravens for a blog on NFL.com during the football season. I am also a four year member of my school's newspaper and yearbook.</p></li>
<li><p>I am a member of my school's Campus Ministry team, a lector at my church, a baseball coach in my town, a member of the German Club , tutor at my high school's higher achievement program, which is open to 7th graders.</p></li>
<li><p>I am cofounder of "Make A Kid Smile" campaign. The program occurs during Christmas time each year. Modell's and the baseball league I volunteer in has teamed up and gives free sneakers and other sporting ware to needy kids in my town.</p></li>
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<p>My recommendations ( 4 of them): 1. My English teacher I've had last 2 years for AP ( has been teaching for 30 years). 2. My history teacher ( has been teaching for 40+ years, and is also a FOX News correspondent). 3. My guidance counselor. 4. The CEO of National Football Authority.</p>
<p>My Essay: Will talk about one of my unique media experiences, and say how I've grown as a person because of it.</p>
<p>I am applying early decision to the Newhouse school of communications at Syracuse University. I have visited the campus twice and have met Newhouse officials. In two weeks, I am meeting the Dean of Newhouse and some alumni as well.</p>
<p>I will be going for an interview also, and am applying to two other schools a secondary options ( college of sports management, college of arts and sciences)</p>
<p>My other options via regular decision:</p>
<p>Northwestern ( I have worked for a guy who has run the summer journalism institute there, and is also an alumnus)</p>
<p>BU ( I have a legacy there)</p>
<p>UMD College Park </p>
<p>Emerson College</p>
<p>Loyola University Maryland</p>
<p>Fairfield University</p>
<p>I do realize my academics may be under some of the university's standards. My hope is everything else in my application can stand out and make an impact to the admission counselors. Appreciate the feedback!</p>