<p>First of all, I understand that my stats are not perfect. If I had ridiculously outstanding stats, I wouldn't be asking to be chanced. Furthermore, these are not the only schools I am applying to (actually, I don't know if I am applying to these schools for certain). I have safety schools, etc., I just want to be chanced for the colleges I'm unsure about. I am doing this because I would like to gain perspective on my chances at certain colleges, I think this will help me in the application process.
I am interested in double majoring in Humanities (history, philosophy, literature, art, music, etc.) and French. I understand that each school on this list may not have a Humanities major, however most of the schools that do not have an Independent Major. Even if the Independent Major is not available, I could always major in a specific subject within the humanities.
I feel a little uncomfortable attesting to my own personal character to online strangers, however I guess I'll have to deal with it! I have been told by my teachers that I have great character. Furthermore, teachers have told me I am a quirky and bright individual who any school would be lucky to have. I've also been told if I can demonstrate my personality in my applications and interviews, then my chances of going to a top school will be good. I have done a lot with my ECs and outside interests and they all connect to what I am interested in (at least I think so).
I appreciate any insight/help I can get. If there are any schools you would like to recommend, please feel free! And thank you so much</p>
<p>Colleges (in order of interest):
- Vassar College (considering applying ED II)
- Brown University
- New York University
- Sarah Lawrence University
- Skidmore College
- Boston University
- Eugene Lang College
- Hampshire College
- Connecticut College
- Clark University</p>
<p>Stats:
- Male
- Suburb of Boston, MA
- Junior
- my high school sends some grads to top schools (depends on what you consider "some" and what you consider "top schools) ... including Boston College, Boston University, Oberlin, Occidental College, Cornell, Tufts, Swarthmore, Wellesley, etc.
- GPA: 93.3 unweighted / ??? weighted
- class rank: 47/386 = 12.2% (will most likely be better next year)
- SATs CR/M/W: 660/610/710 = 1980
- haven't taken the SAT IIs yet
- I have only received one rec yet and it was amazing, but it will most likely be used as an additional rec because it is from my singing teacher.</p>
<p>ECS:
- Amnesty International
- National Honor Society
- Philosophy Club
- Select Choir
- Future Teachers of America</p>
<p>Outside Interests:
- Regional Select Choir
- Foreign exchange: 2 weeks in France
- award-winning photography for Enterprise Bank
- writing and photography are published in school's literary magazine
- piano lessons
- peaceful protest in Boston ("The Rescue")
- Schools for Schools organization
- member of a group dedicated to bringing free, safe fun to the city of Boston</p>
<p>Scholastic Honors:
- Honors Award ("summa")
- 6 student recognition awards</p>
<p>Leadership:
I'm one of the most active members in my Amnesty International Club, I am a volunteer French teacher, and next year I will hopefully be Chief Editor of my school's writing center program that helps students with their essays. Unfortunately for me, the activities that I do have little "leadership positions". I do what I like, though.</p>
<p>Volunteer Services:
- teaching French to elementary school students (80+ hours)
- National Honor Society English tutor (? hours)
- Writing Center program (? hours)
- Community Day</p>
<p>Employment:
- none so far :(</p>
<p>Future:
- I plan on taking voice lessons senior year
- I am volunteering at a French library in Boston
- I plan on retaking the SATs at least one more time and hopefully raising my score to over 2000, but who knows :P
- Taking the SAT IIs in the fall</p>
<p>+:
With my applications I am planning on submitting a recording of my singing as well as a CD with examples of my photography</p>
I agree with you wholeheartedly. I know Vassar, Brown, and NYU are extremely competitive (as well with a lot of the schools I posted here) and I know that by raising my SATs I definitely have a better shot. And by taking the SAT IIs too. So that is what I’m going to do!</p>