<p>Hi, I'm a rising senior at a very competitive high school. I'm just going to jump right into it with my stats and the schools I'm applying to. I don't mind if the answers are brief, but if they have substance and maybe some advice that I could apply to my senior year, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!</p>
<p>GPA: UW - 3.5-ish, W - 3.9 - 4.2
SAT's: 1900, but I'm retaking in the fall to see if I can break a 2000
ACT: 28, retaking to see if I can break a 30
Classes:
Freshmen - Honors English, Honors History, Regular Math and Science, French (regular)
Sophomore - Honors English, Honors History, Honors Science, Regular Math, French (regular)
Junior - AP English, AP History, Regular Science and Math, French Honors
Senior - AP English, AP Gov/Pol, AP Psychology, Regular Math, Honors French, Honors Science</p>
<p>My grades are mostly good, but I do have a few C's (I'm obviously not mathematically inclined). I'm hoping that since I'm applying for a degree in the liberal arts, the fact that I focus most of my activities and courses on English, History and Languages will enforce the continuity. </p>
<p>EC's:
Newspaper: four years, Editor 2 years
Two Acapella groups: four years
Publicist for my school's Key Club
Secretary for my school Choir
Shakespeare Theater teacher at middle school for four years
Two Columbia University Crown awards for participation on school magazine
Camp Counselor at the Boys and Girls Club: 3 years
Founded Feminism Club at my school (with three other girls)</p>
<p>Schools I'm applying to (hopefully!):</p>
<p>Fordham (EA)
George Washington University
Villanova
American University
College of The Holy Cross
Tulane (EA)
Providence (EA)
UNC Chapel Hill</p>
<p>I'm hoping for some merit aid from schools like Tulane and Providence, but the others I don't expect anything, seeing as they're so competitive. Could anybody give me their perspective on reaches, and if any of these schools should be taken off the list immediately? Honesty is appreciated, and so is advice. Thanks in advance :)</p>