<p>A little just about me: white female, sophomore at a very competitive college prep private high school, first generation</p>
<p>GPA: 3.73 (unweighted) 4.14 (weighted)</p>
<p>SAT: not taken yet
SAT II: I will be taking Spanish and Chemistry this June</p>
<p>Freshman:
Health/Self-Defense
Beginning Photography
Ancient Civilizations
Spanish III Honors
Algebra II and Trig Honors
English I
Earth Sciences</p>
<p>Sophomore:
Self Defense/Lifetime Sports
Advanced Photography
US History
AP Spanish Language
Precalculus Honors
English II
Chemistry Honors</p>
<p>Junior [These are my approved course choices]:
Modern World History
Mandarin Chinese IC
AP French Language
AP Calculus AB
AP English Literature
AP Chemistry
Biology [I might take senior year]</p>
<p>Senior [projected]:
Economics
Mandarin Chinese II
AP Calculus BC
AP English Language
Biology [I might take in junior year]
AP Physics C
AP Studio Art - Photography</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
Member of my high school's equestrian team (1st in the league), projected to be captain in my senior year
Compete throughout CA in dressage
Tutoring at a local disadvantaged elementary school
Volunteering at a therapeutic riding center for disabled children
Head of School's List every semester since 9th grade
Member of my school's Red Cross Team (planning emergency scenarios)
Internship with a financial analyst at a large firm
School tour guide
Photography Editor for school newspaper</p>
<p>I'm looking to major in Economics or International Relations.</p>
<p>Some school I'm considering are: UChicago, UC Berkeley, Northwestern, UPenn, Princeton, Yale, Emory, GWU and Georgetown</p>
<p>Other school suggestions would be greatly appreciated too.
Also, what do you think of my course choices? What might make my transcript look better? This year has not been challenging at all for me, so I'm looking to take harder classes next year and the year after.</p>