<p>I'm only a junior, but I have already finished my college list and here are my choices:
Saint Anselm's
Saint Michael's
University of Scranton
Providence College
My big reach: College of the Holy Cross
Emmanuel College</p>
<p>My Stats
White/Catholic
GPA: 3.3 UW 3.7 W
First try on SAT: 1050/1600, but had blood sugar problems that day. Probably will be 1120's or so
ECs: Treasure of class, president of choral group, National Honors Society, Model UN award winner, member of 2 volunteer groups, church bassist and lecturer, part of a globabl warming club and has a walk team that raises a serious amount of money to cure diabetes
Possible Hook: diabetes? Musician
Wants to be a poly-sci major at liberal arts school.
Please Comment!</p>
<p>Insulin dependent diabetic? Or diet controlled type II? </p>
<p>Yes..your SAT’s are not that hot as of now. But you are a junior. Retake them either in March or June and see what happens. Before you retake them, take an SAT remedial course of some rigor. They can affect your scores by a bunch…as much as 200 points. </p>
<p>If you get your scores above 1150, then most of those schools will be fine for you. Work hard in school and get the best grades you can this year. </p>
<p>I think you have picked out good schools that may well be excellent fits for you, and aside from Holy Cross which is very very selective, you will likely get into all of them. Holy Cross is a reach for you,but it never hurts to try. Get your scores up and do your very best in school.</p>
<p>Being diabetic is a challenge. But you are not alone and you can/will have a very productive life. I am sure you know that obeying doctors orders on what you eat is critical. That is hard to do when you are away from home and on the go. The temptation to eat junk food and unhealthy food is very strong, especially when your friends in the dorm are doing it. Also, alcohol consumption can be deadly for you so that is a bad idea. I am confident you can meet this challenge and do well.</p>
<p>My father was insulin dependent his entire life. He lived until he was 74, which is extraordinary for a Type I diabetic. My mother was a nurse and he lived by a strict code of good eating habits. He was highly productive in his profession until his retirement at age 65. Good luck.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone so much. To answer seafoodlover’s question, yes I’m a type 1 diabetic. I’ve had the diseaase since I was 13. It was quite a scare when I got the disease, but in general things have been very smooth. My A1C was 6.8 and I’ve always hd great number, but there are always a couple of lows and highs here and there. I’ve always hated how I’ve had to miss so much class, but I think thats helped me develop a work ethic and responsibility. Yes the disease is very difficult, but I see it a new light now and consider it a blessing. I have recently walked for the JDRF organization and raised over $20,000 for the charity. I’ve formed a close relationship with my family and became more passionate about my hobbies that express my self ( music, lectuing in church, volunteer work). I feel truly blessed to be able to take care of myself and pass on my success. Its people like seafoodlover’s father who inspire me themost. I can only hope that I can pass on a story like that when I’m his age. As far as the SATs, I will take them in May or June and hopefully my blood sugar is good when I take them. I probably wont send SATs to Holy Cross, but we’ll see what happens. Thank you guys for all of the comments.</p>
<p>mrobbs, you have a great school list. I would buckle down and start studying for the SAT–something I wish I did before taking them. I can kinda relate to your situation, since I have a brother with type 1 (which he’s had since he was 5; he’s 14 now). That being said, here are your chances as of now, but the remainder of your high school career can change many things.</p>
<p>Saint Anselm’s, Saint Michael’s, University of Scranton, Emmanuel College- in
Providence College- slight reach
College of the Holy Cross- reach</p>
<p>Thanks a lor es222. My parents came up with a similar chance list/chance. now I definetly need to do some work on my SATs and continuing do good in school. Last term I did much better and got a 3.5 UW, but I really need to work on my SATs nad visit all of the schools because I still have been to Scranton or St. Mikes and their about 4 hours drives. I hope to visit St. Mikes in February and Scranton in April. Thanks a lot es222. Does anyone know what Scranton is like? The town, campus, programs, etc…? Help wil greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>This will all work out for you and you will have great opportunities ahead of you. Buckle down and do the work, and study/prepare for the SAT’s …with a testing consultant if you can…they can make a big difference in scores.</p>
<p>As for your health, if you take care of yourself, watch your weight, take your insulin as directed, you will be fine. We lived a very, very normal life with my dad. He only started having issues late in life, and once when I was in college. But really lived a fully productive life as a professional and family man. It wasnt pretty in the end, but then again, as he said, “its really not pretty for anyone at the end of life.” I also FIRMLY believe we are on the cusp of a CURE for diabetes, both Type I and Type II, perhaps within 10 years. God bless and good luck!</p>
<p>Thank you seafoodlover, we’re almost there with the cure. I’d say about 10 years too, but the sooner the better. Do I have a shot at stonehill college anyone?</p>