<p>Hey everyone, this is my first thread on here! I know it's pretty difficult to predict chances at these schools because so many things, such as essays, come into play, but I just want to get a general idea of where I stand.
Thanks for taking the time to read through this and I appreciate any feedback! </p>
<p>About me:</p>
<p>I am a senior, Chinese, speak Mandarin and English fluently. My parents are first generation immigrants. I have a brother that attends Princeton for Graduate School (not sure how sibling stuff is considered).
I am middle to upper middle class. I live in California.
I would be delighted to attend any of the UCs, but I also want to know where I stand at private schools such as those in the top 10</p>
<p>I would like to major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, or any major that involves biology and a physical science. I hope to one day attend Graduate School or Medical School for Neuroscience and eventually have my own research lab. </p>
<p>Grades
(4.0 unweighted for 9th-11th)</p>
<p>9th grade
(Both semesters)
English 9H - A+
Algebra 2/Trig - A
Spanish 3 - A+
Biology- A
PE 9 - A
1/2 semester of World Geo - A
1/2 semester of Health Science - A
Concert Band - A</p>
<p>10th grade
(Both semesters)
English 10H - A
AP Chemistry - A+
Spanish 4H - A
Introduction to Analysis (Pre-Calc) A
World Civ/Modern - A
Concert Band - A
1/2 Semester Library TA - A+
1/2 Semester Stagecraft - A </p>
<p>Summer: AP US History - A+</p>
<p>11th grade
(Both semesters)
American Literature Honors - A
AP Biology - A+
AP Calculus AB - A
AP Spanish 5 (Spanish Language and Culture) - A
Physics Honors - A
Symphonic Band (Audition Required) - A</p>
<p>12th grade
AP Government & Micro Econ
AP Calculus BC
AP Literature & Composition
AP Physics
Symphonic Band
PE</p>
<p>Standardized Testing Scores: </p>
<p>SAT Reasoning Test: 2080 (1st), 2230 (2nd) [720E, 720M, 790W] </p>
<p>ACT:
34C [E35 M35 S36 R30]</p>
<p>SAT Subject Tests:
--Math Level 2: 750 (retake in December?)
--Chemistry: 770
--Biology: 760</p>
<p>AP test scores:
AP Spanish Language and Culture - 4
AP Biology - 5
AP Chemistry - 5
AP Calculus AB - 5</p>
<p>Extra Curricular Activities </p>
<p>1)
Neurobiology Research Intern (9th grade - Present)
Spent all summers here for like 40 h/week, also work a few hours a week during school
Assigned my own research project, direct interaction with Professor
No graduate student to aid in project
Taught many of the undergrads in the lab various lab techniques </p>
<p>2)
Girl Scouts (2nd Grade - Present)
Earned Silver Award and Bronze Award community service awards, Gold Award (highest honor) in progress
Participated and organized many community service projects </p>
<p>3)
Symphonic Band, Music (Played clarinet 5th Grade - Present)
1st Chair Bass Clarinet
Have also played Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Piano</p>
<p>4)
Academic Decathlon (10th Grade - Present) - Team Co-Captain/President of Club
Earned several medals at regional competition
Earned Gold Medal in Science at state competition </p>
<p>5)
Tutoring Club for Math and Science (10th to present) - President
As a Tutor, tutored for 2 hours every week
As president, worked with teachers to encourage students to come to the club, tried to raise awareness of club</p>
<p>6)
Science Bowl Team (10th to present) - Secretary
Competed in regional competition
Only female on the team all years </p>
<p>7)
Team HBV (Hepatitis B Awareness Club) (11th to present) - Secretary
Helped organize fundraisers, worked at information booths to promote awareness</p>
<p>8)
CSF (California Scholarship Federation), NHS (National Honor Society) - 10th to present
Participated in various community service projects </p>
<p>Letters of Rec Writers:
Counselor: She seems to really like me, she has brought students in to get tutored by me, and I've talked to her about wanting to expand the tutoring club.</p>
<p>Physics Teacher/Chem Teacher/Science Bowl Coach - I got Student of the Month for my high school after he nominated me. He had to write a paragraph in the newspaper for this, and it was really good! So hopefully this letter is good.</p>
<p>English Teacher - Nicest teacher on campus! I think she liked me, so hopefully it's good...</p>
<p>Additional letter: PI/Research Mentor - He REALLY likes me. While I haven't read the letter, he told my dad that he talked about how I was better than the undergraduates in the lab. He's also known for writing good letters. </p>
<p>Well, that took a while to write! I would really appreciate any feedback I can get. I would like to know which colleges would be a reach, which ones are likely, etc. Thanks for the help, and let me know if any more info is necessary. </p>