<p>Hello College Confidential! I was hoping some of you could give me your predictions of my chances for top schools (HYPS, Duke, Columbia, UChicago, etc) Thanks!
I'm a rising senior. Here are my credentials:</p>
<p>GPA: 99ish/100 (unweighted)
Rank: anywhere from 1-3 out of 363</p>
<p>PSAT: 224
SAT: 2200 (CR-690, M-750, W-760)
ACT: 36
SAT II: 800 Math II, 800 Chem, 720 US History</p>
<p>AP
World History: 5
This year (Junior Year) I took AP Calc BC, AP Chem, APUSH, and APLang (also Physics and Select Choir, but those aren't APs). My scores aren't available yet, though.
Next year, I'll take AP Stats, AP Lit, AP Econ, AP Bio, Music Theory, and Select Choir</p>
<p>Extra Curriculars
1. Theatre. I've performed extensively throughout the community, professionally, at school, and at local theatres. I've dedicated most of my time to theatre with dance/vocal lessons, summer camps, etc. Leadership-wise, I'm VP of the Choir Dept and Co-President of Show Choir
2. Varsity Volleyball. I started playing in 5th grade and started at the Varsity level in 10th. I also played club 8-10th grades. I plan on being captain this year (hopefully).
3. Student Council Treasurer 9th and 10th grades.
4. Morning Show. I'm an anchor for my school's morning announcement show
5. Others: NHS, Women's Choir, Show Choir</p>
<p>Work/Volunteer
1. I started my own business with my sisters called Sister Act Flower Fundraising. We buy wooden flowers and assemble them into bouquets to sell at various performances to raise money for arts in the community. We have raised around $5000 for a local theatre and our Show Choir.
2. I volunteered at the hospital for 3 weeks last summer for four hours a day and will do it again this summer.
3. I clean, paint, and do other odd jobs for a local community theatre.
4. I co-coordinate my volleyball team's community service.
5. Babysit for 2 neighborhood families.</p>
<p>Major Awards/Achievements
Aside from the usual academic achievement awards (Physics, Math, and Chem), here are some major ones:
1. The Bronze Congressional Award
I participated in this program in which I completed 100 hours community service, and around 300 hours each of "Personal Development" and "Physical Fitness," also I planned a 1 day trip for "Expedition." Our local congresswoman presented me with this award.
2. George Eastman Young Leaders Award
I live in Rochester, NY, and I won a $7500/ year scholarship to the University of Rochester.
3. Eastman School of Music High School Achievement Award</p>
<p>I hope my PSAT score will make me a contender for National Merit Scholar Finalist!</p>
<p>Summer Activities
1. Volunteer at the hospital
2. Theatre Camps (the last 2 summers I spent 5 weeks at a conservatory-style Academy for Musical Theatre, then Shakespeare at our regional theatre)
3. Theatre Productions
4. Volleyball</p>
<p>Miscellaneous
I have an identical twin sister with roughly the same credentials as me, and I hope to write about our relationship for one of the essays.
I expect my teacher recommendations to be pretty great, I love my teachers!
I go to a large, competitive public school.
I have no hook, sadly.
Income is >200k.</p>
<p>I think that's everything! Please post your opinions on my chances! Once again, I am curious about top schools. Any info you have about merit scholarships at high-end schools would be much appreciated. Thanks!</p>