As a bit of a foreward, I have quite a few rather difficult schools that I’m interested in. I met with a college counselor and was told that a school like Reed would be a reach for me, but I’d like to get a few other perspectives.
Schools I’m interested in (non-safeties): Colorado College, Reed, Barnard, Brown, Whitman College, University of Washington, University of British Columbia, Quest University
I am a white female from a high-earning family. Major-wise, I’m considering psychology (clinical?) and/or something visual arts-related. I am currently a junior, and I’m an IB Diploma candidate.
SAT: 1390 (probably not going to submit this to any super tough schools)
ACT: 33 composite, 9 writing (taking at least once more)
GPA: 4.0 (UW), 4.23 (W)
Class rank: 7/400-ish
Junior classes:
IB TOK 1
Multimedia Art
IB HL Y1 Spanish
IB HL Y1 Bio
IB HL Y1 Literature
IB SL Y1 Math
IB SL Y1 History
IB SL Y1 Psych
Senior classes:
IB TOK 2
AP Studio Art (if it fits into my schedule)
IB HL Y2 Spanish
IB HL Y2 Bio
IB HL Y2 Literature
IB SL Y2 Math
IB HL Y1 Psych
ECs (none of my clubs offer leadership roles ):
A social justice club
A club that works against the menstrual taboo
- Various volunteer activities/projects
Environmental Club (My friend and I helped revive this.) - Various volunteer activities/projects
Panelist about gender roles at a local conference
Art exhibited in a store for First Friday for a couple of months (8th grade)
Art exhibited in a local gallery
Internship at local art gallery
I know that my ECs aren’t stellar, so I will probably submit an art supplement as well. I know that one of my LORs will be strong, but I’m not sure about the other. I a