<p>Hey everyone! I’m planning on applying early decision to Amherst College, and I was wondering what you think my chances of acceptance are? Thanks! I’m interested in majoring in psychology and music. I think my biggest hooks are that I’m graduating a year early, and that I’ve devoted all of my time to working with students with autism.</p>
<p>Academic Stats: </p>
<p>-Graduating a year early from one of the top public schools in New York (finishing in 3 years)</p>
<p>-High school doesn’t rank</p>
<p>-GPA: 3.75 UW; 4.1 W</p>
<p>-ACT: 32 (and I’m taking it again at the end of this month)</p>
<p>-SAT 1- just took it, waiting on my scores. expecting between 2100 and 2300</p>
<p>-SAT 2: Biology E, 650; taking US History, Math 1, and Literature in November</p>
<p>-AP scores: 4 on Biology and Psychology</p>
<p>-Current course load: AP US Government and Politics, AP US History, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition, Pre-Calc Honors, Econ</p>
<p>-Double accelerated in science (i.e. took Biology Honors in 7th grade, Esci Honors in 8th, Chem Honors in 9, and AP Bio in 10</p>
<p>Academic Honors: </p>
<p>High Honor Roll
Special Recognition at Writers Reception
Exemplars Honor Society
English Honor Society
National Honor Society
Selected to attend the 2012 Dodge Poetry Festival</p>
<p>Musical Achievements:</p>
<p>Nominated for the NYU Future Music Moguls Program
Selected into an elite band program
Co-director of shows at School of Rock</p>
<p>Community Service Achievements:
Won a very prestigious award in the name of my school’s superintendent (kind of a superhero in the field of education, haha)
Presidents Volunteer Service Award: Gold
Secretary of the Manhasset Chapter of Best Buddies</p>
<p>Clubs & School Activities:
Peer Responder Mentor Program
Best Buddies
CAPP
Anti-Bias Club
Poetry Coffee House
Key Club
Varsity Golf and Tennis</p>
<p>Additional information: I used to be a competitive tennis player (ranked #1 in my region and in the top 150 in the East), but I gave it up to pursue my passion of working with children with special needs. I spent last summer as a teacher’s assistant at an extended school year program for students with autism. I spend about 13 hours a week working with students with special needs, and have gone above and beyond by not only working with them, but befriending them as well. I took one of the students I work with to my school’s prom and senior frolic, and held a surprise party for a kid that lives in a group home for teenagers with developmental disabilities.</p>
<p>Also, I have really strong recommendations and essays, and I’m submitting a music supplement. </p>
<p>What do you think my chances are? Thanks so much! </p>
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