<p>I go to a public school in rural Pennsylvania.</p>
<p>Freshman
Honors English 1: 86
Honors American History 1: 86
Honors Algebra 2: 78
Independent Study-Modern Media: 98
Spanish 1: 100
Physical Science: 89
Computers: 95
Symphonic Band: 100
Piano Lessons: passed
Physical Education: 92</p>
<p>GPA (weighted): 3.283
Rank: 50/242</p>
<p>Sophomore
Honors English 2: 90
American History 2: 96
Honors Geometry: 88
Independent Study- Latin 1: 88
Independent Study- Screenwriting: 94
Spanish 2: 93
Honors Biology: 83
Physical Education: 93
Health: 97
Drivers Ed: passed</p>
<p>GPA (weighted- Freshman&Sophomore Yr.): 3.312
Rank: 48/242</p>
<p>Junior
Honors English 3: 91
World Cultures: 96
Algebra 3/Trig: 97
Speech: 98
Psychology: 99
Honors Spanish 3: 91
Chemistry: 97
Physical Education: 94</p>
<p>GPA (weighted- Fresh,Soph,&Junior Yr.): 3.538
Rank: 39/239
Credits Earned (as of end of junior year): 20.90</p>
<p>Senior (current)
Honors English 4
Honors Government
Honors Pre-Calc
AP World History
Honors Finance and Economics
Anatomy
Physical Education</p>
<p>SAT
Best sitting: January 2009
CR: 560
M: 600
W: 650</p>
<p>Total: 1810
M&CR: 1160</p>
<p>I am taking the SAT's again in October. Should I wait to apply to colleges until after I get my scores back? Or should I just send my October scores to the colleges I am applying to now? What if I am applying ED to a school with a November 1 deadline?</p>
<p>ACT
Best sitting: February 2009
Composite: 25
English: 26 Math: 24 Reading: 26 Science: 22 Essay: 10</p>
<p>I am taking the ACT's again in a week.</p>
<p>Extracurriculars
Senior Class President
Student Council- 10,11,12 (secretary 11&12)
Drama Club- 9,10,11,12 (lead in 2 plays and 1 musical)
Green Club- 11,12 (founding secretary)
International Club- 9,10,11,12 (secretary 11)
Newspaper- 9,10,11,12
SADD- 9,10,11,12
Leo Club- 9,10,11,12
Ski Club- 9,10
Symphonic Band- 9</p>
<p>Work Experience
I have been writing a weekly school news column for my local newspaper since 10th grade.</p>
<p>I have worked as a host/busboy at a local Italian restaurant since 9th grade. 10-15 hours/week. </p>
<p>Community Service
During the summer between my sophomore and junior year I went on a week-long mission trip with my church youth group to Rhode Island and helped a family in need build a house.</p>
<p>I have done various community service activities with my church youth group, school leo club, green club, and student council. </p>
<p>Summer Experiences</p>
<p>2008- National Young Leaders Conference (10 days: Washington DC)
- Lead America: Media and Journalism (10 days: Columbia University)</p>
<p>2009- Spent 6 weeks up at Syracuse University participating in their high school summer college program. Took 2 classes for credit.
Intro to College Level Writing: B
Communications and Society: B+
6 credits.</p>
<p>Intended Major: Journalism</p>
<p>Please let me know whether the following schools are safeties, matches, or reaches.
College List
Syracuse University (Early Decision: Newhouse)
Ithaca College
George Washington University
American University
Arizona State University
Penn State: University Park
Temple University
New York University
University of Missouri: Columbia
Quinnipiac University
Boston University
Northeastern University
Emerson College
Elizabethtown College
Drexel University
Fordham University</p>
<p>THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO HELP ME!</p>