I’m currently a senior at a very competitive high school in Connecticut. Bates has been one of my top choices for colleges, but I’m not sure whether or not I would be able to get in.
GPA: 3.85 UW (out of 4.5) and 4.2 W
ACT: 32 (35 English, 34 Reading, 33 Science, and 27 Math)
For the new writing section of the ACT, I got a 30 out of 36, 10 out of 12 on previous tests
Freshman Year: Honors English, Honors Global History, Honors Earth Science, CP Geometry (one year ahead), French II, Spanish I, Health (required)
Sophomore Year: Honors English, AP World History (3), Honors Biology, CP Algebra II, French III, Spanish II, Ceramics
Junior Year: AP English Language and Composition (5), AP U.S. History (4), AP Human Geography (5), Honors Chemistry, CP Pre-Calculus, French IV H, Art Foundation
Senior Year: AP Psychology, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Government and Politics, AP Environmental Science, Honors Calculus and Statistics, French VH, Wellness (Required)
Total APs: 8
Total Honors: 9
My teacher recommendations and essays will be good, as I have excellent relationships with the teachers I asked and I consider myself a pretty decent writer.
National Honor Society Member
National French Test Level IV Silver Medalist, 9th in Connecticut and 16th in the U.S.
I took a French class in NYC for two weeks over the summer (2015)
I am a founding member of the Geography Team at my school
I am training to be an EMT, I passed my practical exam but I still have to take my written exam
I took a 6 week summer program at Phillips Academy where I received “6s”, the highest grades possible for my two classes (2013)
I have gone on the Appalachian Service Project for two years, so I have hundreds of volunteer hours
I was the vice president of my Lions Heart Service Organization group for my grade (2013-2014 and 2015-2016)
I received a bronze award for Lions Heart for 100-175 hours of service for one year
I am a member of my schools Straight and Gay Alliance Club (SAGA) and the Feminism Club
I worked as leader in training at the Boys and Girls club for 200 hours
I have played the piano for 10 years
I am a dual citizen of the U.S. and Denmark
I lived abroad in Sweden for 6 years and 1 year in Denmark when I was younger
I am a varsity outdoor and indoor track athlete (2013, 2014,2015 and most likely 2016) and made varsity XC my sophomore year ( I have done all 3 seasons of sports for 3 years, as well as this coming year)
I am a high/long jumper and my records are good enough to be recruited for Division III schools
I have competed and placed at State level meets and competed at a XC New England meet