<p>Hi guys! I'm a rising junior and while I still have a year before I start the admissions process, I'd like to get feedback so I can start thinking about how to improve my chances! My two favorite colleges so far are UPenn and Duke, just to give you an idea as to where I'm hoping to go.</p>
<p>GPA: 3.98 (uw) 4.97 (w)
PSAT (sophomore year): CR 710 M 640 W 650 (all in the 95-99 percentile for my grade)
CLASS RANK: unranked</p>
<p>SCHEDULE/SCHOOL: All honors classes, with the exception of AP US History and AP Bio this year. I go to a pretty competitive public high school in Massachusetts.</p>
<p>EXTRACURRICULARS
ATHLETICS: Varsity ice hockey (2 yrs), freshmen soccer & lacrosse (1 yr each)
CLUBS: Founded/act as president of a High School-Middle School mentoring program, Key Club (Vice President), French Club, Student Congress, Peer Education, Peer Mentor, Middle School Outreach, Culture & Climate Committee, Class Treasurer (1 yr), Young Democrats, Yearbook
VOLUNTEERING: Volunteer tutor for underclassmen, volunteer at a local hospital once a week
WORK: Work at a local ice cream store</p>
<p>AWARDS/HONORS: Freshmen Excellence in History Award, Excellence in Science Research Award, Student of the Quarter Award, French National Honor Society</p>
<p>ESSAY: Although I haven't written it yet (again, only a junior!), I want to write about how my initial perceptions of my bus driver evolved as I realized he was one of the most kind-hearted people I know. He was fired for being too nice to unruly children who weren't allowed to ride the bus. The experience altered how I judge others and inspired me to be as nice as he is to others, regardless of the position it puts me in.</p>
<p>Let me know what you think! Writing it out makes it seem like I've spread myself pretty thin...but my main focus is helping others through volunteer work and the numerous outreach programs at my school. Thanks! I'll chance you back, I promise!</p>