<p>I applied to Bucknell through regular decision, and I would just like for somebody to chance me. </p>
<p>I go to a small magnet school in a city. It’s been nationally awarded a couple times before. I’ve been studying creative writing in high school, but I’ve put more of an emphasis on science so there is balance. </p>
<p>Weighted GPA: 4.1 out of 4.0 (Not sure of the unweighted)
Rank: 15/161 top 10%
ACT: 28
APs:
10th grade- World History (3)
11th grade- Biology (3), English Language and Composition (4)
12th grade- English Literature and Composition, Chemistry, Calculus AB, US Government
Honors: English freshman and sophomore year, creative writing
Senior year courses: Sociology, AP Gov., AP Calc, AP Lit., Creative Writing IV Honors, AP Chem.
I took Latin for 4 years but didn’t go on into my senior year. </p>
<p>AP Scholar</p>
<p>Member of NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, Junior Council on World Affairs, the green club</p>
<p>A play I wrote was selected to be performed at the Schuster Center, which is a pretty big theater downtown. I’ve also received an local award for a piece of fiction. </p>
<p>Paid Jobs- Lifeguard</p>
<p>Sports-
Varsity rower of 4 years
Coach during the summer for 2 years
National Qualifier
Rowed at Club Nationals and the Royal Canadian Henley
I went to the Bucknell Bison rowing day and have been talking to the coaches, but am not being heavily recruited. Not sure if that makes a difference.</p>
<p>My essays were strong, and I tried to put an emphasis on how I wanted to go to Bucknell. My teacher recommendations were fantastic.</p>
<p>Really regret not doing ED though :/</p>