<p>I am a high school senior, and a prospective Computer Science major. I would like feedback regarding my college list and the chances at each of the respective universities. </p>
<p>I am applying to (in order of preference):
1) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Applied, Early Action Round I)
2) University of Rhode Island (In-state, RI resident) (Applied, Early Action)
3) UMass Amherst (Applied, Early Action)
4) SUNY Stony Brook (Will apply)</p>
<p>For WPI, I have toured campus and did the optional interview.</p>
<p>Unweighted GPA: 3.5
Class Rank: 26/345</p>
<p>SAT (superscore): 1810
- SAT Math: 620
- SAT Critical Reading: 640
- SAT Writing: 550</p>
<p>My previous SAT math score was absolutely abysmal. Low 500s. PSAT scores were low 40s. I am (mostly) content with my SAT scores as they stand now. I mostly attribute my interest in programming (and Project Euler) in achieving higher math SAT scores.</p>
<p>School Specific SAT stats:</p>
<p>(scored higher than these percentages of students)
SAT Math: 96%
SAT Critical Reading: 95%
SAT Writing: 80%</p>
<p>Past College Courses:</p>
<p>Intermediate Portuguese; taken at school, awarded college credit (4). Achieved a 97/100 (Rhode Island College)</p>
<p>Academic History:</p>
<p>I have taken mostly honors courses with a few AP courses. I have achieved mostly A's, with a single B in AP English Language and Composition, and an F in Algebra II (I retook the course and managed to get an A). That F is coming back to haunt me. My guidance counselor referenced my recommendation from my Algebra II teacher from when I retook the class.</p>
<p>AP Course List:
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP English Literature and Composition (Current)
- AP US History (Current)</p>
<p>Senior Courses:
- AP English Lit. and Comp
- AP US History
- Pre-Calculus
- Physics (AP not offered)<br>
- Media Tech/Game Design
- Net Sports Semester 1/Senior Seminar Semester 2
- Administrative Internship </p>
<p>Academic Honors:</p>
<p>Portuguese Honor Society (Portuguese; High School)</p>
<p>Clubs:</p>
<ul>
<li>Member of the Young Democrats</li>
<li><ul>
<li>Participated in Q/A sessions with gubernatorial candidates</li>
</ul></li>
<li><p>Writer for the school newspaper</p></li>
<li><p>Member of the Book Club </p></li>
</ul>
<p>Volunteering:</p>
<p>Volunteering mostly with the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union), primarily as a poll monitor.</p>
<p>I have also tutored students w/special needs</p>
<p>Work Experience:</p>
<p>I am an Administrative Intern at the high school that I attend. Responsibilities include filling in for the secretary and other office-work.</p>
<p>Activities:</p>
<ul>
<li>Programming!</li>
<li>Played Eb clarinet since age 10</li>
<li>4 years of private instruction w/the piano/synthesizer</li>
</ul>
<p>Recommendations:</p>
<p>Letters of recommendation from my Economics, Science (Biology) Math (Algebra II, the second time around...) and Portuguese teachers.</p>
<p>Math recommendation sent to all 4
Science recommendation sent to WPI, UMass, and Stony Brook
Economics recommendation sent to WPI, UMass, and Stony Brook
Portuguese (EEP, college credit) recommendation sent to WPI</p>
<p>Also a letter of recommendation from my guidance counselor.</p>
<p>Other notes:</p>
<p>I am considered an international student as I am not a US citizen nor a permanent resident. I have exclusively studied in the U.S. </p>
<p>Thanks in advance! </p>
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