<p>Hello there. I just finished my sophomore year at a private, catholic high school in New England. I am very interested in numerous southern schools, including: UVA, Duke, Wake Forest, UNC, Davidson, Vanderbilt, and some northern schools; NYU, Colgate, Syracuse, Vassar, Boston College. Any input/ suggestions would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>PSATs
2009
Critical Reading: 60 (projected SAT score of 550-660)
Math: 50 (projected SAT score of 470-570)
Writing Skills: 56 (projected SAT score of 520-630)</p>
<p>2008
Critical Reading: 51 (projected SAT score of 470-580)
Math: 51 (projected SAT score of 470-580)
Writing Skills: 54 (projected SAT score of 500-620)</p>
<p>GRADES</p>
<p>Freshman Year
Christian Beliefs: A
Intro to Literature Hon: B+
World Cultures 1: A-
Algebra 2 Hon: B
Spanish 2: B+
Biology Hon: A-
Chorus: A
Health/ PE: A
...GPA of 3.79</p>
<p>Sophomore Year
World Cultures 2 Hon: A-
Chemistry Hon: A
World Literature Hon: B
Spanish 3: B
Geometry Hon: A
Bible: A-
Chorus: A
Health/PE: A
...GPA of 3.91</p>
<p>EXTRACURRICULAR
Ballet class 6 days a weeks (14 years so far)
Teaching ballet on top of that 3 days a week
Varsity Swimming 2008-2010
10 years competitive swim experience
5 years of weekly volunteering teaching Sunday school
Class President Freshman year, Student Council secretary for upcoming (Junior) year
President of Freshman /Sophomore Scholars Club
Guitar playing in Rock Ensemble 2008-2010
Contributing writer for school newspaper
Environmental Club President 2010-2011</p>
<p>COURSES FOR NEXT YEAR
AP Bio, AP US History, AP English Language (the only APs my school offers for Junior year) Spanish 4 Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors, World Religions, Journalism</p>
<p>Please feel free to be BRUTALLY honest. THANK YOU SO MUCH!</p>