Hi all! I am a current high school junior wondering about my chances of being accepted ED to Scripps when I apply this fall. Obviously some of my numbers will change a bit, but here’s where I am now:
State: CA
GPA: 3.7 UW/ 4.0 W
APs: Took AP Spanish as a sophomore and got a 4, currently taking APUSH and AP English Language (expecting a 5 in both).
SAT: Just got my score back, and unfortunately got a 1390 because my English score was far lower than what it should have been. Realistically, if I retake it, I believe I can get a 1450.
ECs:
Theatre for over a decade; I’ve acted in 32 shows, directed one, and am stage managing my second now. I am part of ITS.
I am on the executive board of an entirely student-run theatre company. As Development Director, I manage community outreach and events.
I participated in my synagogue’s Confirmation class, and traveled to DC with the Religious Action Center to lobby for reproductive rights.
Volunteer work:
Since the beginning of sophomore year, I have volunteered weekly at a charter preschool that serves children of all socioeconomic backgrounds to try to bridge the achievement gap in the area.
Through the organization Reading Partners, I tutor a young girl who reads below grade level every Wednesday morning before school.
I have created the curriculum for the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula’s first theatre class, which I will be teaching this summer.
Recently took a trip to Portland with my synagogue to learn about the housing crisis and help build houses in an intentional community.
Letters of rec: I will be getting recommendations from two teachers with whom I am very close, and who have known me since my freshman year.
Basically, although my numbers may end up a bit low, I stay extremely busy with extracurriculars and do a lot of volunteer work that ties into the career I want to pursue (education policy reform). Please let me know what you think!
