<p>I know my chances are rather low but I know for a fact Wes is the right school for me and I really am determined to go there even though I have a couple disadvantages such as financial concerns and what not. I am VERY interested in Barnard as well after visiting it and have completely fallen in love with it but am not confident about my chances. WES IS FIRST CHOICE though.
Let me know wat you think! Thanks </p>
<p>From: Tennessee
Diversity-Half white/Palestinian (Caucasian as far as they are concerned)
ACT: 24 (I know, I know. I'm retaking it again and again)
ACT Writing: 8
Math: 23
English: 29
Science: 23
Reading: 25
GPA: 3.3/4.4
Class Rank: 102/498</p>
<p>AP Classes Taken:
English Language
US History</p>
<p>Currently Taking these APs & All Honors classes:
Spanish Language, Art History, European History</p>
<p>Will have 5 AP classes upon graduation</p>
<p>ECs:
Executive Board of the Student Council (Officer-Historian) -Senior year<br>
Culture Shock International Club (Officer-Treasurer)- Senior year
PeaceJam Leadership Team -Senior year
PeaceJam Organization -All years
Model United Nations -Last 3 years
Community Service Club -Last 2 years
Student Council -All years<br>
White Station Rugby -Soph. year
DECA Marketing Organization -Junior year
Memphis PREP Program -Junior & Senior year
Also: Area Youth Leader for my Buddhist Organization</p>
<p>Community Involvement:
Worked at an Autistic Camp for Children for 2 weeks over the last summer.
Worked at two separate soup kitchens, one on a weekly basis for all fo my junior year and this year
Work as a volunteer for various other programs: Memphis peace & justice, park conservancy, memphis leadership foundation</p>
<p>Honors/Awards:
Academic Honor Roll- Last 3 years
DECA Marketing Competition Regionals Award-Junior year
Deer Hill Wilderness and Service Expedition Travel Scholarship (a summer hiking program I did in the wilderness last summer)</p>
<p>Work Experience:
Worked as a hostess the last 3 summers at a japanese restaurant.</p>
<p>Recommendations:
Teacher-I'm sure a VERY good recommendation from my ap history teacher of 2 years in a row
Teacher-A pretty good/average recommendation from my sophomore geometry teacher
Counselor-Pretty good I think
Outside Recommendation (PeaceJAM Leadership Team Director)- Pretty good I think</p>
<p>Essay: Strong (still improving) About a family struggle I dealt with in my childhood and how it has shaped me and how the clashing cultures and religions I was brought in has led me to be involved in many clubs and activities centered around peace, culture, and education.</p>
<p>Will be sending in my art portfolio as an Art Supplement, as well.</p>
<p>What do you guys think my chances are? Thanks!</p>
<p>ALSO if you can help with any financial advice as to whether I should do ED or how much money I could get if accepted:
my family income is 42,000 and our EFC is about 800 OR 900 I believe. Single parent family</p>