<p>Hey guys, I'm a junior this year and of course worrying about college apps in a few months!
I'm looking to major in either actuarial science, applied math, or operations research (math and science majors), and so UPenn is probably my best choice, possibly Princeton too. My mom wants me to go into engineering (-___-), so chance me for MIT too?</p>
<p>Objective
SAT: 2400
SAT II: 800 Math II, 770 World History (will take USH and Physics next month)
GPA: Around 4.46/4.0
Rank: 2 out of 1311 (i think?)
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<p>Freshman: Human Geo (5)
Sophomore: WHAP (5), Euro (5)
Junior: Physics C, Calc BC, French, English Lang, Chinese, USH, Computer Science (will take them next week! D:)
Senior: Gov, Stats, Bio, Microecon, Macroecon, English Lit, (probably one more that I forgot o.o)</p>
<p>Extracurriculars (I know they are weak and I only have a few leadership positions):
JV Tennis (1 year)
Varsity Tennis (3 years, hopefully team captain senior year)
Principal Assistant at Huayi Education (2 years),
Research and Lab Assistant at University of Texas at Dallas (2011-2012),
Mu Alpha Theta Club (2009-2012),
Mu Alpha Theta Social Activities Officer,
LASER Club (2009-2012),
Senior Math UIL Team (2012)
North Texas Youth Honor's Society (2009-2012),
Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra (2010-2011),
National Honor's Society (2009-2012),
Engineering Club (2011-2012),
Habitat for Humanities (2009-2010),
Texas Governor's School at University of North Texas (summer program in 2011),
French Club (2009-2012),
French National Honor's Society (2010-2012)</p>
<p>Awards:
Poetry published in the book A Celebration of Poets (2011),
Mockingbird Poetry Contest (1st place - 2010, 2nd place 2011, HM - 2012),
Texas Society of Poetry Contest (3rd place - 2010),
All-District Science Fair (3nd place - 2010, 2nd place - 2011, 2nd place - 2012), Regional Science Fair (Honorable Mention - 2010, 2011, 2012),
USTA Tennis Champion (2010-2011),
All-District Doubles Tennis Tournament (1st place - 2010),
TAMS Tournament (1st place - 2012),
Top 5 National Laureat at the National French Exam (2010-2011),
AATF North Texas Fete Francais - (3rd place 2011, 3rd place 2012, 3rd place 2012),
American Society of Safety Engineers (1st place Senior award - 2011),
Texas Junior Academy of Science (3rd place 2012)</p>
<p>Job/Work Experience:
none really but planning to get a job over the summer at a daycare!</p>
<p>Volunteer/Community service:
AID Summer Overseas Taiwan Program (80 volunteer hours, volunteer at poorer Taiwanese neighborhoods for a month)
Lab and Research Assistant at University of Texas at Dallas (2 years),
Plano Senior Recreation Center Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Program (2 years),
KERA Broadcasting Network live donation receiver (2 years),
Dallas Drupal Camp at University of Texas at Dallas (Summer 2011),
DCCC (Dallas Chinese Community Center) Annual Fundraising Banquet (2011),
Camp Chatterbug at the Plano Senior Recreation Center (Summer 2011)
////Total: probably around 350-400 hours</p>
<p>Essays: I write pretty well, but I don't have any long-term diseases, am not crippled, and no life-changing experiences. My life is smooth and pretty boring, but I might be able to refer to some extra-curriculars I guess?
Teacher Recs: Decent-above average. They like me I guess but I've already gotten one letter and it was pretty drab :/
Counselor Rec: Above average, she knows me pretty well and can say some things.
Hook: none :'(</p>
<p>Other
Location: Texas
High School Type: Competitive public 5A high school
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Female</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>