<p>Hi! I've been lurking on this board forever, and I've finally gotten around to posting a chances thread! I'm applying for sophomore year at Andover, Choate, Concord, Exeter, and Milton. So, here it goes!</p>
<p>SSATs:
800 verbal (99%)
800 math (99%)
728 reading (92%)
2328 overall (99%)</p>
<p>Grades:
- As in most courses
- A+ in science
- A-s in PE, French IV (near-fluent level), and English</p>
<p>I attend an international school; I have to say that it is quite difficult! I have to work hard, but I love the challenge. Science is my favorite subject. I am also passionate about math.</p>
<p>Courses:
I'm currently in advanced higher level maths and French IV. The rest of my courses are at a standard level. My school only offers advanced courses in math and foreign languages. My higher level maths course consists of accelerated IGCSE work (algebra 2, geometry, trigonometry, vectors, and matrices). </p>
<p>ECs:
- Varsity cross country for one year (traveling team)
- AMIS (The Association of Music in International Schools) Honor Choir for two years (traveling group)
- Backstage crew member in school drama productions for two years (held the position of assistant director)
- MUN for one year (traveling group)
- Mathcounts for two years
- KIK (Kids in the Kommunity, a community service club that helps local orphanages) for two years (vice president)
- Peer Helpers (student advice group) for two years
- Girl Scouts (I was a member of a troop that focused on community service) for five years.</p>
<p>Community service is extremely important to me. Through being in KIK, Peer Helpers, and Girl Scouts, I have been exposed to so many inspirations. These range from the leaders of other charity organizations to the orphans I spend time with. Each person has a fascinating story, and I love to learn from them. I also think that nothing is more rewarding than helping others.</p>
<p>Interviews:
I had fun talking to my interviewers, I hope they had the same feelings about me!</p>
<p>Essays and Short Answers:
I tried to embody who I am as best as possible, I hope I did well doing so!</p>
<p>I actually quite dislike the concept of a chances thread - in one, a person only posts basic information about themselves. It's hard to flesh your personality out through a simple post like this. I really don't want to seem like a robot or a troll; I'm a real girl, and I want to come across like one. So, some quick odd facts about me:
- I can be extremely random - think random outbursts about keyboard cat (for the win!).
- I dress rather ostentatiously (I like big hairbows! DON'T FORGET TURTLES!)
- I love to read books like Franz Kafka's "Metamorphosis" - yes, it's a book about a man gone cockroach, but it is poignant and has a profound message in it.
- I have a cat named "Kitty", she's fat (14 pounds) and I love her!</p>
<p>I guess that's it! This still isn't a complete picture of who I am, but I hope it will suffice. Thanks for reading this! Your virtual cookie reward will arrive shortly in your mind. VISUALIZE CHOCOLATE CHIPS WITH PECANS!</p>
<p>P.S. If you're an infoMania fan, you get extra sprinkles!</p>