Chance, please!

Colleges and Universities A-Z American University
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<p>Asian Male
Massachusetts
Bilingual
U.S. Citizen
Parochial high school</p>

<p>GPA: 3.4 UW (School is pretty competitive); Weighted: School won’t release until end of semester (for some reason)
Grades have steadily improved over the course of attending high school</p>

<p>Senior course load:
AP Macro/Micro Economics
AP U.S. Gov.
AP Psychology
Honors Calculus
Honors English IV
World Religions (required)
School does not rank</p>

<p>SAT: 670 CR, 660 Math, 620 Writing, Grand Total of 1950 or 1330 for CR+M</p>

<p>ACT + Writing: Pending</p>

<p>Self Studied for 3 APs junior year: AP World – 5, AP Euro – 5, AP Comp. Gov – 4</p>

<p>Activities:
Concert Band: 10-12
Jazz Band: 10-12
Guitar Club: Founder, 11-12
Guitar, clarinet and piano for many years. Tenor Saxophone, baritone Saxophone 10-12
NSHSS: 10-12 (Stupid, I know)
Rowing/Crew: 9 (JV), 11(Varsity), 12 (Varsity)
Model U.N: 11-12
Podcasting: 11-12
Blogging (like real writing, not that tumblr b.s.): 12
Chess Club: 12
Robotics Club: 12
Over 100 hours of volunteer work
(Feel like I’ve forgotten something…)</p>

<p>Awards: Just AP Scholar Award </p>

<p>Planning on majoring in either Poli Sci, History, or International Relations for B.A.
Planning on getting a MA in International Relations, then following that up by joining the Peace Corps. Then I hope to move on and work for a government organization.</p>

<p>Thanks for helping!</p>

<p>P.S. Any information about possible merit aid amount would also be greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>Assuming you are a senior, and AU is your dream school, I’d recommend applying as a Early Decision II student. AU accepts 70% of their ED applicants and I got in with lower credentials than you. 3.01 gpa w/ 26 on the ACT. According to my acceptance letter, it looks like they wanted me because of my recommendations, dedication to football, and academic determination (I rose from the bottom 25% to top 50% class rank in 3 years - REALLY). Since I don’t know how they look at regular applicants, my best bet is that you are qualified if you have great recommendations and essays. If you haven’t, apply now! Spaces are filling up quick. If you want to get into AU, apply as a ED2 student. Your chances will be higher! Keep in mind that if you’re accepted under ED2, you must go!!! 70% acceptance rate for EDs in a school that accepts 43% overall applicants sounds like a good chance. If you have any questions, contact me. Good luck!!!</p>