Hey everyone, I apologize if this is long. I posted on here to get chanced before, but no one responded I would like to be chanced for The College of New Jersey to get into the nursing program.I applied early decision as it is my top school and it is very affordable for my family even without financial aid since I live 20 minutes away from the school. I will list my information below.
GPA: 3.74/5.0
Class Rank: 113/320 top 35%
SAT scores: 1240/1600
Resume:
- I currently work 3 jobs.
- I played JV softball my freshmen/sophomore year and won MVP for both years, I quit due to an injury.
- I have been Junior Class Treasurer and am currently Senior Class Treasurer, it requires a lot of time due to setting up events (prom,homecoming,dinners,etc.) selling tickets, planning graduation and other events as well.
- I have been inducted into Italian National Honors Society.
- I have done a lot of charity work with Miracle League and volunteer work at a church for events like bingo night, the carnival, and trunk or treat, but it unfortunately closed down a couple years ago.
Grades:
I am not a math person, my freshmen year I got a C in math as my final grade and sophomore year a D in geometry. I wrote my college essay about getting that D and how it improved my work ethic,taught me not to give up, etc.
My other final year grades are all A’s and B’s.
AP Classes: Psychology, History, and Biology.
Honors Classes: English all four years of high school and Italian,
People around me are discouraging me and telling me I do not have a good chance of getting accepted and it makes me very upset and nervous. I understand it may be a reach, but I still have hope. Your opinion is welcomed and appreciated! Thank you: