<p>Hi everyone! I’m highly interested in Bates College. (One of my top three), but my situation is kinda…unique. I’m planning to schedule an off-campus interview in January.</p>
<p>Here are my stats. Would the Bates Community be so kind as to chance me? :)</p>
<p>I am a 20 year old Bi-Racial (Black and Hispanic) male from Georgia (US State). When I graduate next May, I will have taken six years to complete high school. I haven’t failed any classes, but I was sick for about 7 months, and there were some MAJOR family issues that I went through. These are the reasons why I have taken so long to graduate. </p>
<p>GPA: 3.95 (Top 10%)</p>
<p>5 classes of Math (Only up to Algebra 2…My school doesn’t offer any higher. :()</p>
<p>5 classes of Social Science</p>
<p>3 classes of Science (Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry)</p>
<p>2 classes of Foreign Language</p>
<p>4 classes of English</p>
<p>I attend American School of Correspondence; a correspondence school in Lansing, Illinois, but I actually reside in Georgia. They’re accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, they will send a Transcript, teacher recs, and a Guidance Counselor’s letter. American School doesn’t offer APs, IBs, or Honors, but I have taken just about the most challenging curriculum my school offers. Also, I’ve already spoken to admissions counselors at Bates and I’ve been told that I wouldn’t apply as a home schooler or need to send the home school supplement. </p>
<p>Anyway…</p>
<p>SAT: Wasn’t planning to submit.</p>
<p>Work Experience:</p>
<p>I run errands with my mom throughout the week. It may not sound like much but it really does help my family, it’s time consuming, and it’s my current job. =/ -10 hours per week.</p>
<p>Automotive Mechanic Assistant:</p>
<p>I work with my dad on cars. We’ve done jobs as simple as tune-ups and brakes to jobs as complex as replacing engines and transmissions.- 2 hours per week. </p>
<p>Computer Mechanic:</p>
<p>This doesn’t happen often, but if there is a problem with one of our computers, I fix them. Also, the two computers that are in my house were assembled my me. We bought old broken computers from computer stores and the Goodwill. I then would diagnose what was wrong with them, buy the needed part/parts. Replace them, and just like that, we have two working computers that cots less than $100. :)</p>
<p>Self-Employed:</p>
<p>Since I was about 12, I’ve had my own business. I buy video games and gaming cards (Geeky, I know. :rolleyes:), then sell them. I haven’t made much money, but the little I do make certainly does help…</p>
<p>**Sports:</p>
<p>NOTE: Remember, I attend a school of correspondence, so my sports and extra-curricular activities will be almost entirely community-based.**</p>
<p>Captain of community Basketball team. (I’ve been playing since I was about 13.)</p>
<p>Co-Captain of community football team. (Same as above.)</p>
<p>Extra-Curricular Activities: (See note under “Sports”.)</p>
<p>Founder of a Rosary prayer group. We meet daily to pray the rosary. We sometimes discuss religion.</p>
<p>Co-founder of a community beautifying group: We pick up trash throughout the neighborhood in which I live. We also sometimes cut grass in areas the county government doesn’t get.</p>
<p>Founder of a Politics group: We usually meet weekly to discuss and debate politics. (It’s been incredibly civil, much to my surprise.:))</p>
<p>Community Service:</p>
<p>Participated in a Rivers Alive clean-up. (Oct. 2010.) Spent a Saturday picking up trash on the river shore and the surrounding area. </p>
<p>Currently working on organizing a raffle to raise funds for the local Battered Women’s house. Looks like quite a significant amount will be raised. </p>
<p>I believe that’s it…So, what does the Bates community think? Will I be accepted or not? I’m planning on majoring in Political Science/Politics (Their site uses both terms.) or History.</p>
<p>Thanks for taking your time to read my painfully long post! :D</p>
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