I’ll be applying this fall ED, and I’d be grateful if you all could shed some insight on my potential admissions status. I know there is more to their view of me–essays, letters of rec.–but based on these concrete things, how would you chance me? Thank you!!
I’m from North Carolina, a white male.
GPA: UW 4.07 / 4.7 W
Rank: N/A
SAT: 1480, but planning on taking again
Subject Tests: Taking in August
Rigor: Pretty tough, 3 APs sophomore, 4 junior, and taking 5 my senior year. Skipped a year of English and Spanish… This year I’m taking AP Gov., AP Econ., AP Chem., AP Spanish, AP Calc. AB, and a senior English seminar.
Extracurriculars (This is probably my strongest area):
- Founder and President of Political Discussion Club wherein we’ve hosted Members of Congress, writers, activists, etc.
- Elected to the Honor Council for 3 years
- Interned at a pro bono legal aid firm
- Work with an area Christian youth group
- Page in NC State House twice
- Election Data Reporter for a national news site.
- Varsity Quiz Bowl and XC
Awards: - AP Scholar with Distinction
- (Assumed based on score) National Merit
- 2x Presidential Service Award for over 600 hours of community service
- 3x Citizenship Award at school for contribution to school