Chance, please?

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<p>Current Grade Point Average: 97.2/100 (UNWEIGHTED AT MY SCHOOL)
Current Class Rank: 4/250
ACT: 31 (Essay: 10)
Schedule: My school only has 4 AP classes, and I haven taken them all. In the subjects where AP isn't offered (Spanish, French, English, Government, Economics, Calculus), I take the most rigorous (either SUNY or honors). I'm also in both band, choir, and our select vocal group. I have given up a lunch and study-hall for the past three years to achieve all of this. </p>

<p>Leadership Experience:
• President of the Class of 2010 (9, 11, 12)
• Co-Editor of The Paw Print (11, 12)
• President of the South Glens Falls Choral Department (11, 12)
• President of the International Thespian Society (12)
• President of El Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (12)
• Attendance at the Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference (January 2009)
• Participation in the National Youth Leadership Forum on Law (July 2008)</p>

<p>Notable Awards and Honors:
• University of Rochester’s Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award in Humanities and Social Sciences (2009)
• President’s Award for Educational Excellence (2009)
• Most Outstanding Student in AP European History (2008)
• Citizenship Award (2007, 2008)
• President’s Award for Educational Achievement (2007)</p>

<p>Highlights of Extracurricular Activities:
• South Glens Falls Drama Club (9-12)
• The Paw Print (9-12)
• South High Marathon Dance and Planning Committee (9-12)
• Annual participation in Lake George Youtheatre (9-12)
• South Glens Falls Arrowhead Yearbook (10-12)</p>

<p>Membership in five honors societies:
• International Thespian Society (10-12)
• La Société Honoraire de Français (10-12)
• Mathematics Honors Society (10-12)
• El Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (11, 12)
• National Honors Society (11, 12) </p>

<p>Highlights of Volunteer Services:
• Scott Murphy for Congress (March 2009)
• Kirsten Gillibrand for Congress (November 2008)
• St. Michael’s SHMD Breakfast (9-12)
• Spanish tutoring at Tanglewood Elementary School (12)
• Salvation Army (11)
• St. Mary’s - St. Alphonsus Polar Express Train (11)
• Mrs. Roberta Berg’s 2nd Grade Classroom, Tanglewood Elementary School (10)</p>

<p>Employment:
• Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf (11, 12)</p>

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<p>Very impressive resume. Small digression…isn’t it “La Sociedad…” not “El Sociedad…”?
As many other applicants will also have sterling credentials, nobody will be able to reliably assure you of a “chance” other than a reflection of this year’s admission experience: approximately 8 out of 100. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Oh gosh! Thank you! I didn’t even catch that. Haha :)</p>

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<p>Hey! You are the first person I’ve seen around here who is in ITS. Yay!
Yes, I agree with krm, very impressive resume. I was going to comment on how your interests seem to be scattered, but you have such talent all-around that it’s not a bad thing :]
We can’t ever guarantee an acceptance but keep up the good work!</p>

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<p>Yay ITS! :slight_smile:
Haha. I know my interests are all over the place, but I’m totally dedicated to each one! And I definitely want to continue each one at Yale! Thanks for the input!</p>

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<p>I agree, those are quite impressive activities, more so if you are dedicated to all of them! I can’t give you a chance simply because its such a selective school. I will say this though, as someone who got into Yale SCEA this year, my advice is to look not only at what you do, but why you do them. You say you are dedicated to all of them, yet they are in vastly different academic and social areas. Clearly then it is not because of any academic subject that interests you in this myriad of dedications. </p>

<p>So then, what unites this thread. What do all these things have in common that explains why you love all of them. Is it because you love to work with others in pursuit of greater goals? Is it because you love knowledge in general no matter what the subject? Is it because you enjoy being a leader and creating and executing plans? Whatever it is, make sure that aspect of yourself comes through in the essays and in the interview. If you show not only what you do, but WHO YOU ARE, you raise your chances by at least double what they are otherwise.</p>

<p>Good luck though, and hope to see you at Yale in a year</p>

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<p>Thank you so much!</p>

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<p>Go International Thespian Society!! I am a drama geek too :slight_smile:
I think your chances are great. You have a unique high school record, and it makes you stand out. I’m looking at Yale as well, but I’m only going to be junior this coming year, so I need to do well on my SATs. Your GPA is great, you have great awards, and you’re well- rounded!
Good luck :)</p>