<p>Hey guys! I applied near the beginning of the month and am waiting to hear back! My GPA is lower than avg but hopefully my background makes up for it. I also have a documented learning disability. Please look at my background and let me know what you think!</p>
<p>Status: Application decision pending</p>
<p>Applied for: Summer Term</p>
<p>In state out of state?: In state tuition, out of state student</p>
<p>Numeric GPA: 82%</p>
<p>SAT: 1590 (I know not very good, looking to get better in October)</p>
<p>ACT: 23</p>
<p>I attended open house at UCF</p>
<p>Extra Curricular:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Active Commercial Lifestyle Photographer</p></li>
<li><p>Working concert photographer with all-access on numerous national tours.</p></li>
<li><p>Photographer for career fire department in Winter Park, FL</p></li>
<li><p>USA gymnastics Jr. Development Coach</p></li>
<li><p>American Kennel Club Junior Handler</p></li>
<li><p>Photography instructor for youth programs</p></li>
<li><p>Nationally ranked junior sailor (Laser Class)</p></li>
<li><p>High School Broadcast Video Production</p></li>
<li><p>Morning Buzz News Show Producer</p></li>
<li><p>Yearbook, Newspaper, and school photographer</p></li>
<li><p>Video Production Field Editor</p></li>
<li><p>Music video Director</p></li>
<li><p>Senior yearbook member</p></li>
<li><p>Musician</p></li>
<li><p>FBLA member</p></li>
</ul>
<p>Volunteer Work:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Youth Sailing Coach (6 years)</p></li>
<li><p>Relay For Life Volunteer (4 Years)</p></li>
<li><p>Special Needs Student Engagement Group (3 Years)</p></li>
<li><p>Special Olympics Volunteer (3 Years)</p></li>
<li><p>Photographer For Roswell Gymnastics (City Program) (3 Years)</p></li>
<li><p>CHOA Pediatric Cancer Event Volunteer (2 Years)</p></li>
<li><p>Project 9/11 Memorial Volunteer (2 Years)</p></li>
<li><p>School Restoration Volunteer (2 Years)</p></li>
</ul>
<p>-I donated a large portion of my summer to create a photo series for the Winter Park Fire Department in Winter Park, FL so that the public could see the true bravery, dedication, and heroism that those men represent. (1 Year)</p>
<ul>
<li>Each day of my high school career, I spent my lunch period sitting with special needs students and became a friend and resource to them. This experience along with working with these students every day taught me that excellence is achieved by doing a common thing in an uncommon way</li>
</ul>
<p>Letters of Recommendation: My letters of recommendation include the Lt. governor of FL, Lt. governor of GA, fire chief of Winter Park FL, mayor of Roswell GA, and UCF Alumni.</p>
<p>Congrats to those of you who have been accepted! UCF has been my top choice for years </p>