<p>Hi everyone, I am currently a high school senior in California (State of bipolar weather I swear). I have appiled to all the state schools I am interested in as well as one UC. I hope to be an animal science major or a biology major.</p>
<p>Schools Appiled</p>
<p>Cal State San bernardino <---Safety school, Do not want to go local --</p>
<p>Cal Poly Pomona<---First choice, love the campus and hands-on approach</p>
<p>Cal Poly San Luis Obsipo</p>
<p>Cal State Chico<---Rep as a party school, not my taste. However I have never been on campus so I could end up liking it.</p>
<p>Cal State Fresno<---Never been, only know about the good animal science program</p>
<p>UC Merced<--Reccommended by a family freind, the campus looks gorgous and everything is new. However a bit of a cow town which I am fine with. Notable animal research center, although no animal science</p>
<p>Grades</p>
<p>Appiled with a 3.2 GPA
10-12 rank 165 out of 533
AP Class
Taken AP U.S History passed with an A, passed the ap exam as well
Currently taking AP Lit, AP Bio and Ap Gov/Econ (Yes, I know my senior year I should be having fun. Only class I am having issues with is AP Bio workload is crazy)</p>
<p>Member of GSA
Member of Game Design Club
Member of The Other Option CLub<-- Sucicide awareness/prevention club</p>
<p>Was a member of the varsity tennis team Freshmen year (Coach ruined the experience sad to say)</p>
<p>Volunteer Work</p>
<p>At least 200 hours of volunteering at my local animal shelter (worst experience having to bath an extremely drooly and sweet boarhound going to a rescue)</p>
<p>Was in Girl Scouts from 2nd grade up until freshmen year of High School. Numerous service projects under them.</p>
<p>SAT and ACT Scores</p>
<p>SAT: Reading 560 Math 390 Writing 490 Total 1440 <--Retook it in hopes of getting a better math score</p>
<p>ACT: EN 20 MT 19 RD 31 SR 23 CP 23 EW 21 WR 8 Total: 23<--Not retaking</p>
<p>History and English are my strongest subjects in school, science I am decent at. However math is the bane of my existance (Despite having a cousin who is a mathmatical engineer, an aunt who an articitect and a few doctors in the family)</p>
<p>Note not looking for pity points or sympathy. Just wondering if this would help my chances</p>
<p>I was born premature, three months to be exact. Weighing only a poumd and six ounces, I could fit into my dad's hands. The doctors were not sure if I would live or not so I was given my Final Rites (Roman Catholic btw) etc. My papa (Grandfather,grandpa whatever) is a doctor and constantly monitered my progress in the ICU, I was stuck in there for six months. I had a dedicated nursing staff as well as the occasional group of praying nuns to watch over me. Against all odds I survived and was able to offically come home (Dressed in doll's clothes still). After numerous tests (needles,needles,needles, I still have some scars) nothing mentally or physically wrong was found aside from a small hole in my heart</p>
<p>That hole would not cause any trouble inm y youth, however later in life it could possibly cause a problem. So I had heart surgery at age ten (Not Open Heart) and after nearly cracking my head open on the lovely hospital floor (I was not able to move at for a day due to having cuts under my hips and would cause bleeding if I moved. So ya stiff legs plus need to pee not the best idea) I was sent home after a week. </p>
<p>Presently I have not had to go any heart examinations etc for about three years. Although if I do have to go in for some reasons, my former nurses always come up and say hi lol.</p>
<p>Ya so hopefully my small little life story did not bore anyone too much. I was just curious if that would help buff up my personal statement if it came down to that.</p>
<p>So chance me please ^ ^</p>