<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I just completed the 11th grade and, of course, am looking at this point towards college. I'm in California, which means I have interest in many UCs, but I also am considering Ivy Leagues and other out-of-state universities--most notably Syracuse University, Columbia University, and Northwestern University--since I want to pursue a career in mass communications/journalism while potentially minoring in marketing. Please chance me!</p>
<p>Grades as of end of junior year (note: x/y means grade in fall semester/grade in spring semester):</p>
<p>Freshman year - 4.0 GPA</p>
<p>Sophomore year - classes taken: Media Production (A-/A-), Spanish 2 (A-/A-), Algebra 2 (A/A+), English II Honors (A-/A-), World History (A/A), AP Physics B (B-/B; 3 earned on AP Exam), P.E. (A/A+); overall GPA in sophomore year: 4.0 (weighted), 3.83 (unweighted)</p>
<p>Junior year - classes taken: AP US History (B-/B+; projecting 4 on AP Exam), Spanish 3 (A-/A-), English III Honors (B/A-), Journalism (A+/A+), Trig/Pre-Calc (A-/B+), Chemistry (A-/A-); overall GPA in junior year: 4.0 (weighed with AP class and English III Honors), 3.83 (weighted with AP class), 3.71 (unweighted)</p>
<p>Please note that all UCs give an extra point for English III Honors, just like AP classes.</p>
<p>Senior year - classes I will be taking and projected grades for first semester: AP Government (B), AP Spanish (A), AP English (A), Journalism (A+), Photo 1 (A).</p>
<p>Other scores:
-A in Statistics class taken over summer before senior year @ nearby community college
-SAT Score: 2220 (730 CR, 690 Math, 800 Writing)
-SAT IIs: 720 in US History, projected 700+ in Literature, projected 700+ in Math II</p>
<p>Other qualifications/awards/etc.:
-Won Sugihara Fellowship Award for ADL in 11th grade by being selected for writing an essay and winnings 2nd place; chosen from over 100 students around the nation who went on an ADL-sponsored National Youth Leadership Mission to Washington DC; for more information, see The</a> Grosfeld Family ADL National Youth Leadership Mission
-Worked as a tutor at my school's Homework Center through all of junior year (twice a week), got paid about $500 over the year, plan to continue working at HW Center in senior year
-Involved in Speech & Debate all 4 years of high school, but haven't occupied any leadership positions; earned Championship trophy at a major invitational in Freshman year</p>
<p>Please chance me based on my stats! Also, please advise me if there are any "holes" that I should fill--i.e. get a job, do volunteering, etc. that would boost my chances.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>