<p>Hi! I'm applying EA to SFS this year and hoping to double major in Russian and International Relations with a minor in political science or military science. Georgetown is my top school; seconds are George Washington and UVa.<br>
I'm homeschooled and haven't taken any SAT subject tests (I really wish now that I had) and have had no opportunity to take AP courses or participate in any kinds of school clubs or organizations or anything, so I'm really worried that I won't be taken as seriously. </p>
<p>Academics:<br>
GPA: 3.9 out of 4.0
SAT scores: 530 math, 700 reading (taking it again next week and have been studying really hard. Am determined to up my math score to 650+)
ACT: 29 (<--- really not proud of that...)
Participated in the Russian Summer Language Institute at UVa this summer and graduated with a B, currently enrolled in Russian 311 at VCU through the Advanced Scholars Program and making all A's. </p>
<p>Extracurricular:
Horseback riding all four years in high school, volunteered at the stable and helped conduct historic trail rides for clients from all over the world, as well as worked with kids (some of whom had special needs).<br>
Interned in the Office of the County Administrator where I live
Worked at historic Shirley Plantation
Served on two different committees at my church
I'm volunteering to campaign for Dave Brat this month (he's running for Congress) </p>
<p>Community service:<br>
Volunteered for various community service projects through my church
Working with special needs kids and horses (as stated above. I have a lot of hours doing this as well; I spent the summers before freshman, sophomore and junior year going there every day for six days a week*, and lots of weekends and some week days during the school year.)
Have gone on three separate week-long mission trips through my church (one every summer excluding this past one)
Volunteered a couple times at a senior living apartment complex where 85% of the residents are Russian and speak little to no English.
Participated in Relay for Life </p>
<p>*except for the week every summer on church mission trips</p>
<p>Recs:
I'm getting a teacher rec from my professor at UVa who graduated from Harvard, and two other recs from my pastor at my church and my County Administrator and possibly one from a family friend who graduated from Georgetown Law. </p>
<p>Hooks: Homeschooled first generation student from a small town with big future plans, applying for ROTC scholarships as well, completely self-motivated and hard working. I have a lot of passion and vision for my future and will definitely incorporate that into my essays and alumni interview.</p>
<p>I know my academics aren't as strong as they should be, but I'm hoping that my application will be a little unique and that it will make me more of a serious contender. Any feedback is very much appreciated. Thank you so much!</p>