Senior, applying Early Action to Chapel Hill and regular decision to Duke. I know Duke is a long shot but I figured that I should at least try.
in-state (Wake county unfortunately)
White Female
Intended Major: Political Science
Grades/Scores:
4.458 weighted GPA (5 point scale), 3.95 unweighted
Class Rank: 22/525
ACT: Highest composite- 32, Highest section scores- E: 35, M: 29, R: 36, S: 34
SAT: 1440, 710 math 730 english
AP Exams: AP Huge- 5, APES-4, AP Bio-3, AP Lang-5, AP Psych-5, APUSH-5, will take AP Lit, AP Gov, and AP Stats this year.
Currently taking dual enrollment classes at my local community college (Philosophy)
Honors/Activities:
Social Studies Honor Society President: Organized a dance marathon last year to raise money for cancer research and am currently planning a drive to aid victims of the recent hurricane.
Latin Club Officer: I have taken through Latin 5 and help to organize events for the Latin club, I’m currently planning a supply drive to donate to a local food bank.
DECA Officer (10th-11th): I’ve participated in district and state competitions since 9th grade and was an officer for 2 years.
National Honor Society: Member for Junior and Senior years, will have completed 48 community service hours.
National English Honor Society: Member senior year
National Latin Honor Society: junior and senior years
Varsity Swim Team (9th-12th)
Club Swimming (9th-12th)
I tutor at a middle school weekly
My mom is a teacher assistant and I frequently volunteer in her classroom (tutoring students, filing papers, etc.)
National Latin Exam: 1st place sophomore year on the Latin I exam and 3rd place junior year on the Latin IV exam
AP Scholar with distinction
DECA districts test award (9th-11th)
DECA States test award(9th and 11th)
Junior Marshal (Top 25 in the junior class): Assisted in graduation ceremonies.
I think that my essay will be strong, I’m writing about a topic that I’m passionate and that relates to love of politics/major, I’m going to have my AP Lit teacher review it along with my peers.
My recommendations are going to come from my AP Lang Teacher whom I had a good relationship and my Latin teacher whom I have had since sophomore year and who knows me really well.
Thank you!