<p>Hi, I'm a junior in high school with a cumulative GPA of 3.61. I have taken all honors courses and two AP courses. I have a 25 on the ACT and am currently waiting for my SAT scores to come back. I am also signed up for the ACT again. I got 20 in Math, 29 Reading, 26 Science and 25 English. I'm working to bring up my math score.</p>
<p>I am first chair violist in my school's string orchestra. I am a soprano in Concert Choir and Women's Choir. I have been in six school plays/musicals, though I have not had a lead. I did understudy the lead last year. I've gotten a superior at the region level every year in both Viola and Soprano solos.</p>
<p>I have 5 years of science credits and an internship that I completed in a neuroscience lab over the summer. I worked on a research project and competed in my local science fair. I'm currently waiting to hear back from NASA to see if I qualify for an internship opportunity. </p>
<p>I've been extremely involved in my Parish youth group for the past three years. I've completed approx. 450 hours of service and gone on two mission trips to Native American Reservations. I am a Choir Alternate Officer in this Youth Group and am also a Middle School Youth Minister. </p>
<p>I'm not going to include my entire essay but I am currently writing my essay. It's about the death of my 5 year old sister from DIPG (a brain tumor). I am writing about the motivation and drive I was able to gain from her death and the love of neuroscience I've developed. I want to be able to incorporate the fact that, because of her I pursued science and due to that, I found that I love neuroscience in my work at the lab. I want to convey my dedication to neuroscience and my drive to live life to the fullest for myself and my baby sister.</p>
<p>I really, really love Scripps. I went on a college tour and absolutely fell in love with the campus. I am taking summer classes and have one year of high school left. What could I do to better increase my chances of getting in/ what are my current chances?</p>