<p>I typed a whole long schpeel about this and CC deleted it. I'm a new member, pleased to meet everyone!</p>
<p>I'm currently a sophomore in CD 4 (valley of death) and applying to NCSSM.</p>
<p>I have a straight 4.0 unweighted GPA through HS and weighted I have almost a 5.0 GPA.</p>
<p>My SAT score is 2120, but I'm retaking for a 2200+. My math/reading is 1420.</p>
<p>I have over 100 hours of volunteering, and I have been an active member of Key Club through high school.</p>
<p>Classes I've taken freshman/sophomore year (and over the summer) are:
H. Algebra II
H. Biology
Health A/B
H. Civics & Econ
H. English 9
Intro to Studio Art
Painting I
German I
H. Chemistry
H. Pre-Cal
AP Calculus AB
German II
H. English 10
AP World History
AP Environmental Science
H. Chinese IV
AP Art History</p>
<p>I have As in all the classes.</p>
<p>Clubs I'm in/was in are Science Days (volunteering teaching science to kids), Key Club, Debate Club, Writing Club, and also Chinese Club. I'm also applying to National Honor Society. I co-founded and am president of Writing Club.</p>
<p>I participate in fencing and various other sports, play piano and guitar, write and am also very passionate about the visual arts. I'm also member of a robotics team.</p>
<p>How do my chances look?</p>
<p>Also, can anyone explain the process of appealing?</p>
<p>Thank you very much!</p>