<p>Hi I'm a prospective junior.</p>
<p>GPA: My school only lists junior year GPA (4.55/4.64). Overall, though my school doesn't calculate it like 4.0 A 3.0 B, I'd have a 3.8 GPA unweighted. This is ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE. I had adjustment issues when I moved to my new school sophomore year and my counselor will write about it.</p>
<p>Rank: By the GPA listed on my transcript for junior year, top 5-10% definitely. Cumulatively, though we don't rank, I'd guess top 20%. I go to a super tough prep school.</p>
<p>SAT I: 2380
SAT IIs: I'm going to send in 3 800s, hopefully. I already have 2x800s.</p>
<p>Recs: The should be excellent (mostly top 10 and 5%. Maybe a few top 15%. A few "one of the best. I go to a really tough prep school so there's lots of competition). Counselor rec should be about the same and will be written very enthusiastically. She'll focus in on my art though and make sure my passion is there.</p>
<p>Ecs:
Art -- Nationally & internationally recognized. I was published twice. I'm sending in a very strong and creative portfolio and an amazing supplemental rec, most likely.
Varsity Swim -- Captain, State Qualifier x6
Yearbook -- Editor in Chief
Charity Clubs -- I'm president of one, founder and co-pres of another.
Culture Club -- President
and a few other memberships of other clubs.</p>
<p>Hooks: I'm really hoping my art will be a hook. Will it be a hook? I have no legacy, or any real hooks like that. Plus, I'm asian.</p>
<p>So my main questions:
1. How will my recs & GPA affect me?
2. Will art be a hook?</p>