<p>So I’m applying BC early decision. I’m fairly certain I’ll get in since I have stronger stats than a lot of the kids from my school who got in there, also my mom went there and my second cousin is a professor. </p>
<p>But do I have a shot for the honors program?</p>
<p>Stats:</p>
<p>GPA: weighted 3.92this is a slightly different weighting system, its on a 4.5 scale, and no freshmen classes are weighted (upward trend)
No ranking at our school, but guidance counselor informed me Im within the top 10%
Hardest course load</p>
<p>Tests:</p>
<p>SAT: 800CR/800M/710W</p>
<p>SAT IIs: took US history and Math Level II, will find out scores tomorrow</p>
<p>APs:
US History: 5
Chemistry: 5
I am currently taking French Language, English Language, Law & Govt, and BC Calculus</p>
<p>PSAT: National Merit Commended</p>
<p>ECs:</p>
<p>These are a little weak, I will admit. However, my one possible excuse is that I was seriously ill eighth and ninth grade (missed a lot a school, went to the hospital several times) and basically did not have the time or energy to get involved during those two years.</p>
<p>Flute: Lessons for 3 years, first chair/section leader in high school band Junior and Senior year, member of the highest level of the local youth orchestra, made regional group (hoping to make state group this year, but that will not happen on time to put on my application), member of selective pit orchestra for high school play past two years.</p>
<p>Piano: Lessons for 10 years, no awards or competitions. However, I am a fairly serious student and my teacher and I are considering sending in a supplemental tape with piano and flute pieces. </p>
<p>Music Camp the summer before junior year for 2 weeks</p>
<p>Sports: probably shouldnt even mention them. JV softball freshman year, tennis manager sophomore year (which meant that I did absolutely nothing), and intramural squash sophomore and junior year.</p>
<p>Clubs:
Band. Already mentioned it with the flute part, leadership position.
Debate team. Nothing too special there, however I did go on to the state finals tournament with my partner sophomore year. Unfortunately, scheduling conflicts junior year and probably senior year make it difficult for me to attend more than one or two tournaments during the year.
Tri-M Music Honors Society: Kind of a joke. But Ive done the performances and the service hours required.
National French Honor Society: weve never actually had a meeting
Im not in the National Honor Society and am debating whether or not I should even bother with the application next year since my branchs selections are pretty much arbitrary.</p>
<p>Volunteer:
Church youth group, went with them on a mission trip last year for a week.
Volunteer with special needs child in CCD program
Volunteer at a tennis camp for minority children in neighboring town
Teach a 5th grade CCD class</p>
<p>Other:
I do a considerable amount of babysitting. I have been a mothers helper for three families this summer, and will have made about $2000 by the end of the summer. I am also continuing to work for one of the families during the school year.</p>
<p>1 ½ week exchange trip to France sophomore year.</p>