<p>Hi everyone, I am assuming is putting their final touches to another splendid year of High School (and to the alums their college years). I believe it is that time of the year now when realty does occur and a blunder of questions come to your mind for College. I am in a "form" of a dilemma as of right now. My story is actually long but the best way to put it in simple words would be this -- I was born in NYC to a family where both my parents have not even attended High School (highest education is equivalent to USA 7th grade) and NO ONE in my family has ever attended College. My mom is very ill with heart operations and has taken steroids in her heels that has done nothing well but made her condition worse and my dad works day and night as a cab driver. I do not want to reveal my families income but it is ~26,000 and has remained like that for the past few years. That being said I have had a MAJOR hard time trying to gain influence to excel in school, and in fact I had to work during my Junior Year to help my parents meet ends meet to help pay off our bills and such. My parents just a week ago moved to Washington State (King County) and we moved here for the sake of both my mom (health wise) and my dad (hopefully getting another restart at his career). I am currently a Junior in High School, I will first start off with my accomplishments in High School then explain my career choice of mind and give a summary of my "dilemma" </p>
<p>In school Achievments:
-Currently hold a 92.89
-I have always started off with the hardest courses in my High School - AP Computer Science (Freshman Year) AP European History (Sophomore Year), AP Biology (Junior), AP English (Junior), AP US History(Junior), Planned courses include <em>Cambridge Physics 2, Chemistry 2, Economics, English Lit., AP Stats + AP Calc. AB</em>
-Electives include JROTC (Fresh. Year), Spanish (3 years - will not take Senior Year)
-Section Leader of my band class. (At my old HS -- will not join my band in my new HS)
-Performed for my School, and Graduation with my schools band and many community performances (Old HS)</p>
<p>Deeper info on my EC's (Clubs):
-I had led a USFIRST FRC team and made another robotics team to participate in FTC competitions.
-Made my Schools first Math Team (participated in statewide math competition, and the biggest on -- Moody Mega Math Challenge)
-President of my Schools Science Research Team - We had ranked 4th in our City this year
-<em>Will form a Robotics Team at my New HS</em>
-<em>Will try my best to start a M3 Team at my new HS</em></p>
<p>Outside School Achievements:
-Part of a Community Service organization, with over 100 hours of community service--- ---Played Golf - (I know this is nothing but I was actually in the top of my state until I left)
-Have over 250 hours of community service (including a talent show that raised $900 for Sudan,)
-Used to be part of my Schools Geek Tech Team (It broke down because the teacher who ran it retired) (OLD HS)
-I currently know HTML and CSS, LabView, Java
-Knowledge in 3d design and machines
-Internship with NYC Department of Transportation as a Computer Engineer
-Internship with CUNY City Tech as a Mechatronics Research Intern.</p>
<p>Awards:
-Ranked 2nd place in a annual Bridge Building Competition (Received a Medal)
-I submitted a website for my Robotics Team, ranked 2nd place (Recieved a Medal)
-Inducted to my schools English Honor Society
-Part of National Honor Society
-Part of Spanish Honor Society
-US FIRST Deans List Finalist (2011)
-Led my Robotics Team into 20th rank out of 66 (Highest in School History
-Bezos Family Foundation Grant</p>
<p>Plans for the Summer:
-Most likely attend my 3rd Internship as a Network Engineer
-Finding a Job (Minimum Wage)
-Settle into Washington State</p>
<p>PSATs - 199</p>
<p>ACT - (First Time - 20 / Second Time - 24)</p>
<p>SAT - Will take on taking Sept.</p>
<p>SAT II - Plan on taking Biology, Math 1, debating on Chem or Physics (Will take in Sept.)</p>
<p>Index : * * = Plans for New HS</p>
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<p>My list can go on forever honestly, but I feel from "major" and "impressive" activities and experience I have accomplished, these are the ones that fall into both range. As I have mentioned I have moved just a week ago from NYC To Washington State (And yes, I moved during my Junior Year) credit and GPA wise everything settles in quite smoothly. Now to explain my situation with my family and myself, being in a situation where both my parents are bolstered with such consequences (for my dad working all day long, not even seeing his face 6 times a week / for my mom seeing her in such great pain trying to hope for soon relief from all her stress) and our economic problems which later encouraged me to work at a local McDonald's trying to add some layer of protection to our income. My average is certainly not the best but I believe my awards, internships and items I equip is very strong for the fields I wish to apply for - My main field I want to apply for is Biomedical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering is an option) and a minor in Comp Sci. or econ. Though, even though I have moved here I find it no excuse to not do anything like I had done in my old HS, so I have started a Robotics Team (just recently got approved from the school district) and a team for the annual M3 Challenge. I as well plan on working this summer and doing an internship as a Network Engineer.</p>
<p>As I am in Washington, unless I have not fully researched thoroughly I believe my top 2 choices are University of Washington Seattle and Seattle University. I want to remain close to my family and not leave out. After an enormous chunk of information I hope this can give people with experience an idea on where I stand admission wise to either schools, and if anyone knows is their any way either school can offer need-based financial aid?</p>
<p>Oh, and please do excuse me for any typos or run-on's (I assume I have MANY) due to the fact I was in a rush and typing from my Kindle Fire...I'll make sure not to do that again. -- Also, if any more explanation si needed I will gladly explain the unclear statements.)</p>
<p>I really appreciate your response!!</p>