<h2>Thanks for stopping by and chancing me. Leave your name, and I will chance you back. </h2>
<p>Statistics:</p>
<p>Asian Male
Senior at somewhat competitive high school (sends 10-20 to ivys annually)</p>
<p>Ranking: 8-9% (Not very impressive, but huge upward trend- explained later)
SAT: 2170 (Retaking for 2300+, you can chance with either scores as a benchmark)
AP: AB Calc (4), English Lang (4), WHAP (3), Gov (N/A), Econ (N/A), Stat (N/A), English Lit (N/A)</p>
<p>Extra Curriculars+ Awards:</p>
<p>Chess: Placed 1st in State for Chess Scholastic Tournament (Junior year). I also led my JV team to 1st place Team at that tournament.</p>
<p>Computer Science: Placed 2nd in Regions for Advanced Computer Science Team. Senior Representative of the club this year.</p>
<p>Mu Alpha Theta: Co-President. Team places 3rd-5th in state usually.</p>
<p>Orchestra 4 years (accepted into Regional Orchestra 3 times). I also lead a chamber ensemble that performs and competes annually- we have received high marks and Outstanding Performance awards in the past years.</p>
<p>Honorably elected individual from my high school for North Houston Leadership High School Program</p>
<p>National Honors Society 11-12</p>
<p>National Merit Semifinalist (Finalist hopeful)</p>
<h2>Certified in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel</h2>
<p>Community Service:</p>
<p>Team lead for ExxonMobil Corp. Education Funding program (Funding schools and club organizations)</p>
<p>HOSA volunteering - Support for patients with Alzheimers and Dementia</p>
<p>Regularly play for the disabled and ill at Methodist Hospital (with my violin lesson teacher and a group of students)</p>
<h2>(sums up to 50-60 hours)</h2>
<p>Senior Course Schedule:
AP English Lit
AP Government
AP Economy
AP Statistics
Independent Study Math
Anatomy+Physiology
Business Information Marketing 2 (Excel, Access, PP, etc.)
Orchestra</p>
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<p>Essays (Hook?):
Good-Great. It will describe the medical condition that I suffered through, but eventually overcame. It could be seen as an explanation of my poor school performance during those years in school, as I was medicated and out of school consistently for blood testing. This may be used as a hook?</p>
<p>However, I've heard from others that this may not be the best essay to use, as adcoms may see it as negative... However, I tried my hardest to describe the success in overcoming my condition, and end with a looking-toward-the-future attitude. Please tell me if I should just drop the essay as a whole.</p>
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<p>Recommendations:
Great. From teachers and counselor that I am very close with.</p>
<h2>However, I was wondering if it would be better to get an academic teacher for a second recommendation instead of my counselor?</h2>
<p>Again, thanks.</p>