Hi guys! I would love it if someone would chance me for the top universities- I’ve just started my junior year so I plan on doing more, but this is what I’ve got for now.
Demographics: Arab, female, Midwest, middle class, highly rated public school (I’m also part of an advanced math, science and technology program)
Intended Majors: Neuroscience (although I can settle for biology), public health
GPA: UW- 4.0, W-4.49 (honors classes are not weighted)
Rank: 1/560
ACT/SAT: I haven’t taken these exams yet, but my goal is to get around 1500-1540 and 34-36 *I’ve taken several practice exams and based on those I feel like these are reasonable goal ranges (but I’m sure I’ll need some luck too lol)
SAT II: I also haven’t taken these, but I signed up for US History, Math II, Chemistry and Physics (I’ll be taking chem and physics one month after the AP exams, so I have high hopes)
Coursework:
Freshman-
AP Computer Science Principles
H Language Arts
H Integrated Math II
H Chemistry
World History
Choir
Sophomore-
APUSH
AP Seminar
H Language Arts
H Biology
H Integrated Math III
Vocal Ensemble
[Self studied for AP Psych]
Junior-
AP Computer Science A
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1
AP Lang
Calc 1 and 2 (dual enrollment, I plan on taking the AP Calc BC exam)
Political Science (dual enrollment, I plan on taking the AP Gov exam)
[Self studying for AP Spanish Language and Culture]
*4/5 on all exams
EXTRACURRICULARS: (so I think in terms of stats I’ll be ok, but my extracurriculars are what I’m a little worried about)
Out of School:
Youth Medical Journal- Executive Writer
Human Who- Content Ambassador
Medical Debt Eradicators- Fundraising Manager
WiCode- Expansion Manager
Ford High School Science and Technology Program
Community Service Hours: 100+
Shadowing a Pediatrician- 1 year
Boxing (I’m not sure if this counts for anything though)
In School:
Student Council- Rep 1 year, President 2 years
Girls Who Code- Vice President
Business Professionals of America- Fundraising Chair
Peer Mentoring Program- Mentor
Link Crew- Leader
Key Club- Member
Robotics- Member
National Honors Society- Member
Field Hockey: Junior Varsity (2018-2020)
Summer:
2018- Volunteer at the Summer STAND leadership program
2019- Tutor (Chemistry, Algebra 1 and 2)
2020- I got a job @ a local supermarket
2021- I plan on applying for an internship for the programming unit at Ford (connected to the science & technology program I am currently a part of)
Awards and Honors:
- CTE certified in Java IB programming
- On track to receive Seal of Biliteracy
-AP Scholar with Honor (although I doubt this means anything lol) - 2nd at regional competition- Business Professionals of America: Economic Research
- 9nd at state competition- Business Professionals of America: Economic Research
Essays: I have a few good ideas, and I like to think I’m a pretty strong writer, so these will [hopefully] go well
Letters of Rec: Hope for these as well- I have close relationship with 3/4 teachers, and my counselor knows me well
Overall what I’m worried about is my extracurriculars being too weak- I’m trying to get involved in more STEM related subjects and I feel like lots of the things I do reflect that, but I’m not sure if it’ll be enough. Thank you for reading through this if you made it here, I appreciate it!!!