<p>I am a rising senior and I would be very grateful if you could please let me know what you think my chances are for
- Barnard College
- American University
- George Washington University
- Smith College
- Tulane University
- UChicago (My reach school, I know )
Proposed major: double major in political science with some sort of concentration or minor in peace and justice studies or human rights (all depending on the school); and film </p>
<p>Objective:
SAT I (breakdown, one try): 2080 (CR: 660 M: 690 W: 730 E: 12)
ACT: 28 (I will be focusing on SAT for the fall and may or may not retake/send ACT)
SAT II: US History: 650 Literature: 650
Unweighted GPA: 4.539
Rank: N/A
AP: US History and AP Lang/Comp (pending scores)
IB: N/A
Senior Year Course Load: AP Lit, AP Gov, AP Economics, Hon. Precalc AB, Hon. Womens Studies, Hon. Public Speaking, Hon. Symphony Orchestra (4th year), AP French
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Just two book awards</p>
<p>Subjective:
Extracurriculars:
- Creative Cultural Arts Council (Co-founder and President for two years)
- Debate team (2 years)
- Writing Club/Poetry Slam
- Gay-Straight Alliance (Secretary Freshman, VP Junior, President now)
- National Honors Society (head of a committee I founded)
- Editor-in-Chief of the school Literary Magazine
- World Language Honors Society
- Student Delegate, went to France</p>
<p>Non-School Related Extra-Curriculars:
- Political org. board member for 2 gun violence prevention groups, as my town was greatly affected by it recently. I have become very active in gun violence prevention
-Founder and Chairwoman of a student gun violence prevention group with national outreach
-Political involvement in general
Working with organizations around the nation, going to and participating in speaking at protests and marches, going to Washington DC to speak to legislators, holding a press conference on gun violence, and connecting with other victims
-Summer debate camp (probably wont include)
(I played Softball and Volleyball in Freshman year) </p>
<p> Job/Work Experience:
- Page at local library since I was a sophomore
- Intern for town literary magazine
- Plan to intern or volunteer in CT for the 2014 election
Volunteer/Community service:
- Volunteer work with various groups (almost 350 hours)
- Writing Center tutor at school during free periods
Essays: Im working on my common app essay now
Teacher Recommendation: Should be very strong (APUSH teacher and AP Lang teacher)
Counselor Rec: Great, I am very close with her
Additional Rec: GSA advisor who I had freshman and senior year in class; possibly a non-school oriented rec from someone I work with at Center for American Progress
Other
State (if domestic applicant): CT
School Type: Rural, Medium-sized, public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: Not sure
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): N/A</p>
<p>If you have anything else, suggestions-wise, that would be great! Thanks!!!</p>