<p>Hi, I'm currently a junior in the full diploma IB program at NEWSWEEK top 500 high school but my school is in the 400s. I was wondering if you could chance me for NYU, Boston U, Fordham U, Northeastern U, Syracuse, Loyola Marymount U, Marist College, and American U. I could see myself attending any of these schools even though NYU is my dream school. In the end it will come down to which school give me the most aid.</p>
<p>ACT: 25 first and only time without studying (will retake in september after studying over summer hoping for 30+)
SAT: It was really bad.. but will retake hope for a 2000+ but probably be 1900+
SAT 2s : Taking in June US History and Math 2. hopefully will do well
GPA: 3.4 UW, 3.9 W
Rank: 21% 92/438</p>
<p>Level of Difficulty of Classes:
Honors classes during Fresh/Soph
ALL IB ((English HL, HOA HL, Biology HL, French 5 SL, Math Sl, Psych SL)and Honors Physics Junior
And next year ALL IB (English HL, HOA HL, Biology HL, French 5 SL, Math Sl), AP Gov't , and School Newspaper.
Unfortunately I have had a few C grades on transcript.</p>
<p>Personal information:
African female who moved to the US as a child
First Generation College Student in the US
Single Mother and really poor. Need lots of Financial Aid</p>
<p>Intended Major: Political Science with minor French or Art History.</p>
<p>Extracurricular/Awards/Achievements:
Newspaper: An award winning and recognized high school journalism program.
Sophomore Year: Beginning Journalism (Editor in Chief)
Junior Year: School Newspaper (Contributing Writer because I couldn't be in the class)
Senior Year: Web Managing Editor for the online edition of the paper.</p>
<p>Interact Club: A Rotary affiliated community service club
Freshmen: Member Sophomore: Publicist Junior: President Senior: Will be President again</p>
<p>Literary Magazine: Junior: Member Senior: Will most likely be Editor in Chief</p>
<p>Young Democrats: Founder and President</p>
<p>Yoga and Pilates Club: Founder and Co-president</p>
<p>AND OTHER CLUB I'm in Freshman Year: French Club, Club for Africa Aid, Key Club
Sophomore Year: French Club, Club for Africa Aid, Student Council
Junior Year: French Club, Coalition, National Honor Society, French National Honor Society( Will have exec position for next year), Girl Effect</p>
<p>And will be in Journalism Honor Society next year.</p>
<p>Sports: JV Track for 3 years and will doing it next year.</p>
<p>Volunteering: I volunteer for organizations and various projects including YMCA Stars Program (2 semesters and will do senior year), Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry, multiple Charity Run/Walks, Habitat for Humanity, etc.
Also service trips in Africa twice (before 9th grade and this year). Over 300 hours of community service throughout high school.</p>