<p>Background Info-
State: New Jersey
Race/Ethnicity: African-American
Grade: Senior
Gender: Female
GPA: 4.0+ (weighted) Don't know unweighted
Rank: 12/442 students (top 2-3% ish)
SAT I: 1890 out of 2400 (taking them again in November!)
SAT II: taking them next week!
AP Scores: US History (received score of 4), taking AP Calculus, AP Physics, and AP English Literature & Composition this year</p>
<p>ECs:
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (9,10,11,12) (Vice-President in 11th) President (12th)
Asian Awareness (9,10,11,12)
DECA (9,10,11,12)
Health Careers Club (9,10,11,12-) (Vice President in 11th)
Students United For Respect and Equality (10, 11,12) (Secretary in 11th)
- Have Been participating in Blood Drives for Three Years
-Have done recent mentoring with middle school children
Total hours: about 50 hours</p>
<p>Summer Experience
-People to People Student Ambassador Program - Japan, Land of the Rising Sun (9)
-Various speaking engagements (10)
- Medical Office Receptionist: translating from Spanish to English, making appointments, etc. (11)
Additional Information:
I have self-published a book in 2008 called "I'm Still Here". I am currently on my third novel (writing is my passion). I have done various speaking engagements from my local P.A.L club to a business summer program at Cornell University, as well as several interviews with local and widespread newspapers. </p>
<p>Awards
Academic Excellence Award (9,10,11)
Black History Month Award (10)
DECA State Qualifier (10,11)
2nd Place Overall in DECA Hotel and Lodging Management Area (11)
3rd Place Overall in 1st Role Play in DECA Hotel and Lodging Management Area (11)
Award for 2nd Place Role Play in DECA Hotel and Lodging Management Area at NJ State Conference (11)
Candace for Black Women's Volunteer Award (11)</p>
<p>Thoughts?? </p>
<p>My dream school is Princeton. Does anyone think I have a shot if I have amazing essays and recommendations to go along with my stats?</p>
<p>Chance me @ other schools
-NYU
-Columbia
-UCLA
-Emerson
-And of course...Princeton!</p>