Chance Me? *Not your typical thread*

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I’m a Senior in high school. </p>

<p>Background information:
My public high school was ranked #125th in the nation and #20 in the state of CA. 72% of the student body participate in at least one AP class (most take about 3-5) Honors/APs both junior and senior year)
I have struggled with school since a very young age. I am enrolled in Learning Center but i am extremely independent (I only receive extended time for test and select assignments and flexible testing setting and classroom seating). When i entered high school i was automatically labeled and told i would be attending the local community college but i had different plans. After being diagnosed with a second learning disability Spring of Soph (2011) i was advised by the counseling office that i should not enroll in math for the next 2 years. But i knew that would make me ineligible for a four year school so i took the risk and i ended up proving them wrong. </p>

<p>GPA: 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale)
Classes (are in order by year 9-12)
English: (regular) English 1, 2 ,3 ,4
Math: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Math Analysis
History: World History, (none Soph), US History, Gov/Econ
Language: German 1, 2, 3 (dropped german 3 at end of the first quarter of Jr.)
Science: (none Fresh), Biology, Geology, AP Environmental Science
Electives: Learning Center/Resource, Staff Assist., Art 1, AP/Advance Digital Photography</p>

<p>Extracurriculars
Church Ministry: 8 years of altar serving; Children's Liturgy teacher; Bible Camp group leader
Sports: Coxswain for Oakland Strokes Novice Men’s Team (Fall of 2011) (it was 17+ hours a week... kind of killed my GPA)
Clubs: Founder/President of the Photography Club*
*I spend about 750 minutes in the photography class room a week, I am very involved in the program. I take inventory of equipment, as well as, teach the photo 1 students and help the Adv/AP students with their work</p>

<p>Awards
Underclassmen Academic Achievement Awarded in the Subject of PE 10 (spring 2011)
(only one student out of about 340 kids for each program can be selected by the entire department)
Underclassmen Academic Achievement Awarded by the Mathematics department in the subject of Algebra 2 (spring 2012). </p>

<p>Other
Participated and Completed Kennolyn Camps 3 year invitational counselor training program
CILT- Camper in leadership training
CIT- Counselor in training
JC- Junior counselor </p>

<p>ACT
I took the ACT 4 times. I did not take the SAT. I received extended time, meaning that i got about 6-7 hours to finish the whole test (including the writing).
Best Score:
Composite- 26
English- 24
Math- 24
Reading- 30
Science- 25
Combo Eng/Writing- 25 (Writing 10 out of 12)*
*received a 12 out of 12 on a previous date i tested unfortunately my composite turned out as a 22</p>

<p>I’m applying to four-year, private, out-of-state, colleges ONLY.
Miami University <a href="Oxford,%20OH">my sister is currently a senior there</a>
Mount Saint Mary’s University (Emmitsburg, MD)
Berry College (Rome GA)
Franciscan University ( Steubenville, OH)
Tusculum College (Greeneville, TN)</p>

<p>Possible Majors: Environmental Science (minor in Geology), Animal Science, Education, Youth Ministry</p>

<p>I have family that have gone to Northwestern grad (my mother+father), Duke undergrad (aunt+uncle+Cousin), Vanderbilt undergrad (aunt), Whitman undergrad (father)
I have 4 siblings in college so i know how this all works... its a mean cruel world</p>

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<p>You should get into all of the ones you’re applying, esp Berry. Good Luck. Raise that GPA though. </p>

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<p>Miami University- definitely in. my sister is a sophomore there! party school lol
Mount Saint Mary’s University- in
Berry College- bit of a reach, strong essay should make you good.
Franciscan University -in
Tusculum College -in</p>

<p>Just make sure your essay is a KILLER and you’ll be fine.</p>

<p>Miami University <a href=“Oxford,%20OH”>my sister is currently a senior there</a>
Mount Saint Mary’s University (Emmitsburg, MD)
Berry College (Rome GA)
Franciscan University ( Steubenville, OH)
Tusculum College (Greeneville, TN)</p>

<p>EVERYONE PLEASE CHANCE ME I’M DESPERATE
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<p>WILL CHANCE BACK</p>

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<p>All of the schools that you mentioned are matches other than Berry. Hope you get into the college that you want!</p>

<p>Chance me back!
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<p>Do you think the fact that i visited Berry twice and while there, ate lunch with a student from CA, shadowed an econ class, talked to a professer, and participated in campus activities, will help?</p>

<p>I know it benefited me but 2 trips from California ought to say something about my intrest level. :)</p>

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<p>I think you have the ability to get into any of those colleges! It also sounds like you have some great material for a good essay! You sound like a great guy that deserves the experience more than most. Good luck!</p>

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<p>The only one I can fairly judge is Miami. I live in Ohio and I know 100% it’s public not private. I think that’s a high match for you. Chance back? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/ohio-state-university-columbus/1426655-chance-me.html#post15138386[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/ohio-state-university-columbus/1426655-chance-me.html#post15138386&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;