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<p>I attend a public high school in a rural, economically-disadvantaged area</p>

<p>GPA: Unweighted, 3.8
My school doesn't weigh GPAs</p>

<p>SAT: Abysmal. Took it "cold" in January. I plan on re-taking in December
520m, 590w, 640v</p>

<p>My school offers the following AP Courses:
AP English 11, 12
AP Calc
AP Bio
AP Spanish
AP Music Theory</p>

<p>I'll have taken them all (except for Spanish and Music Theory) by the end of this year, and I'm considering taking AP Government and Politics online. I received a score of 4 the AP English Language and Composition test last year.</p>

<p>Employment:
June-August 2006, clerical work in an attorney's office
July-August (32 hrs per week) 2007, I worked for my tribe. This will probably be my essay topic</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Key Club 9-12, VP, Pres, Editor
FBLA 9-12, Treasurer 2x, placed in 3 regional events
Diversity Club 10-12 (attended and presented a workshop at Diversity Camp)
NHS 11-12
Student Government (ASB) 10-12 (attended Leadership Camp twice)
-Sophomore Class VP
-School Board Representative 11-12
Animal Shelter volunteer
Historical Society volunteer
Drama Club 9-12
-I've performed in several productions (with significant roles)
Attended JSA Summer Symposium
Varsity Golf 9-12</p>

<p>Hook: Native American, enrolled in tribe</p>

<p>Also, I did an on-campus interview. I <em>think</em> it went fairly well. Not "OMGYOU'REIN!!!" well, but I don't think I did too shabby.</p>

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<p>Your hook and ECs are great, but your SAT would likely make Reed a reach. If you can get m close to 600 and write a great essay, you may have a good shot.</p>

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<p>Thank you :) Mmhm, I'm desperately hoping to raise the SAT score (death to collegeboard!!) And I'll definitely get to workin' on that essay...</p>

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<p>Your test scores are actually way above average for native americans, and you're coming from an economically disadvantaged school where you've taken full advantage of what was available to you. Admissions officers, not just at Reed but other schools as well, are likely to take those factors into account when considering your test scores. Do retake, though, as higher is always better. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Reed doesn't consider minority status much in their admission process. However, if being a Native American enrolled in a tribe has affected you in some profound way, you might want to talk about it in your essays.</p>