Please Chance Me.
School/Home Background: I am from an affluent suburb in the tri-state area. I attend a competitive school (top ten in New Jersey in terms of average test scores, etc). My top three schools in no particular order are William and Mary, Tulane and Wake Forest. I am currently undecided but I am interested in any of the following: International Relations, Political Science, Economics and Marketing.
Reach: Georgetown (EA)
Target: Richmond (EA), William and Mary (RD), Wake Forest (RD), Tulane (EA), Northeastern (EA).
Safety: Miami (RD), Providence (EA), TCNJ (RD).
Stats:
Cumulative GPA (5.0 Scale): 4.371
Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale): 3.876
ACT: 32 (34 E, 26 M, 35 R, 33 S) Essay: 11
AP Scores: APUSH (5) World (5), Seminar (5), APES (4), Lit (4)
SAT Subject Test: US History (760)
Senior Year Schedule:
AP European History
AP Psychology
AP Government and Politics (US)
AP Research
AP Economics (Macro + Micro)
AP Language and Composition
Teacher Recs:
AP Seminar/AP Research Teacher: First year the AP Capstone program was implemented into school and had a great bond with my teacher (A+ in class as well). I think this will be the stronger letter because I will also be having the same teacher my senior year for my AP Research class.
APES Teacher: Did very well in the course overall (A+) and was involved with her in activities outside the classroom (field trips, volunteer work, started our own Sustainable Jersey Licensed “Green Team,” etc), hopefully, it should be a strong letter as well.
Extracurriculars:
LINKS Leader (Peer Leadership): Group of twenty individuals who meet monthly with freshman students to ease the process of transitioning to the high school. Also work to alter the school’s culture in positive ways. (2 years)
Green Team: Co-founder of club that works to make my school more sustainable and obtain green certifications from the Sustainable Jersey program. (2 years)
Religious Education Teacher: From October to April, I co-teach religious education at my local Catholic Parish. (4 years)
Work: For the past three summers I have worked as a stocker, cashier and handyman at a local Produce stand. (3 years)
Youth Council: Volunteer group within Community Soup Kitchen that provides support for numerous events that support the local homeless population. (2 years)
NHS Secretary: As the elected secretary, my responsibilities include maintaining attendance, creating agendas for meetings and recordkeeping for dues and hours. (1 year)
Demonstrated Interest:
Wake Forest:
Interviewed + Went on tour and attended info session
Sister is currently a Junior at school
Met regional counselor at local school
William and Mary
Interviewed + went on tour and attended info session
Did shadow a student day
Met regional counselor at local school
Tulane
Interviewed + went on tour and attended info session
Attended Tulane exclusive info session at a regional school
Met regional counselor at local school
Thank you