<p>*Note: I realize this has been posted in another forum, but felt I could get a better response in the Syracuse forum.</p>
<p>Hey All, I'm a rising senior that plans on applying early decision to Syracuse University, specifically the Newhouse program. I'm going to put the college of human ecology as a second choice as I want to study sports management as well, but my preference is to study online/print/multimedia journalism at Newhouse.</p>
<p>Quick Summary: decent grades in some tough classes in tough school, average standarized test scores, great activities in my opinion ( I'll let you judge).</p>
<p>I've been overall a B+ student during my high school career. When senior year begins, I will have been enrolled in a few honors/AP courses: AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Statistics, Biology Honors, German 3 Honors Algebra 2 Trig Honors, English 2 Honors.</p>
<p>I will finish with 4 years of English, Math, Language ( 2 years of Latin, 3 years of german), 4 years of history, 3 years of science, 4 years of religion ( though i realize it doesnt really count).</p>
<p>SAT: 1540.. Very disappointed especially since I'm applying to NewHouse. Will be doing a lot of practice this summer, and will take ACT which I believe I'll be better at.</p>
<p>My Activities/Accomplishments</p>
<p>-I am a professional football writer, and has covered the NFL for over two years. I've had articles featured/linked to on ESPN.com, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, The Houston Chronicle, and the National Football Post. In May 2011, I made a guest appearance on ESPN Radio in Hawaii to discuss the NFL Lockout and off season.</p>
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<li><p>I write for National Football Authority, which has been labeled by ESPN as a "credible source". I cover the Baltimore Ravens for a blog on NFL.com during the football season. Beginning this fall, I will be a beat reporter and color analyst for my high school's sports radio station.</p></li>
<li><p>I am a member of my school's Campus Ministry team, a lector at my church, a baseball coach in my town, a member of the German Club ( will be president next year), tutor at my high school's higher achievement program, which is open to 7th graders.</p></li>
<li><p>I am cofounder of "Make A Kid Smile" campaign. The program occurs during Christmas time each year. Modell's and the baseball league I volunteer in has teamed up and gives free sneakers and other sporting ware to needy kids in my town.</p></li>
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<p>I would say this covers most of the information about me. I visited Syracuse last summer, and will be doing so again this year once class is in session.. I intend on doing very well first marking period of senior year and will do what I can to make a lasting impression. I also want to improve my standardized test scores as much as possible, even though its a weakness of mine. Will my experience in the media industry be able to trump my low scores, or will it be an issue if I cant get them higher?</p>
<p>Chance Me please! All feedback is appreciated!</p>