Please chance me for American University! It is my top choice and I am getting more and more nervous because decisions will be mailed out in a few weeks! I know my SAT scores are low; unfortunately, I’m not a great test taker and I really regret not applying score optional but I am hoping it won’t come back to bite me.
My Uncle was also on the Board of Trustees for 10 years and I included that in my application, so I am hoping that will help me out a little bit. I also had really great recommendations that talk a lot about my volunteer work, including one from a family friend who attended AU.
State: VA
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Female
Daughter of an immigrant
Major: International Relations
SAT: 660 Reading & Writing, 540 Math, Total: 1200
W GPA: 4.5
Class rank: 13/178
EC:
French Club (Treasurer (10th), President (12th)
National Historical Park Education and Visitor Services Volunteer (over 300 hours)
Government Club (President)
National Honors Society (Reporter)
Swim Team (9th-11th grade)
Model General Assembly Delegate
Model United Nations Delegate
DECA member
Scholastic Bowl member
Film Team member for football at my school
Employed at local daycare center
SODA partner (program that teaches middle schoolers about the dangers of using drugs and alcohol)
Grades: Only a few B’s throughout high school; mostly A’s. I have taken 4 AP classes and did well in all of them and I am taking one dual enrollment course this year through a community college.
Common App Essay: 7/10, I thought it was a fairly well written essay; it is very emotional and personal.
Supplement: 10/10, I really loved this essay.