<p>As I rocket into next year, I would like some advice and what my chances are with what information I can currently present as well as advice on what sorts of goals I should set (and hopefully reach) to help me make it to the college(s) I would like to get into.</p>
<p>I am male and white, so take that into account I suppose.</p>
<p>GPA: 4.0 unweighted, 4.59 weighted. (All A+'s except for one A in one class one semester, but A-, A, and A+ all count for a 4.0 (or 5.0 if it is an honors/AP class).)
Courseload: Most rigorous possible. I even took an AP class as a sophomore, which is not traditionally offered at my school. I am also taking AP Economics independently and accelerated myself forward a year in German.
PSAT: Took it sophomore year, got a 220 (69 reading, 80 math, 71 writing) and I have prospects for at least a 230 or 235 this next year (as a junior).
SAT: Prospectively, at least a 230 or 235.
SAT II: Math II was 780 (might retake if I happen to be taking other SAT II tests), and I haven't taken others yet, but hopefully I can get at least a 780 on each of the others.
AP: AP U.S. Government (most likely a 5), and I am hoping for 5's on all future tests I take.
Rank: My school doesn't rank.</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
Irish Dance
- 9 years
- 7th place at North American national championships in solo dancing, 2010 (2 place improvement over previous year)
- Western U.S. regional champion in solo dancing and team dancing
- World champion in team dancing, 2011
- Additional bronze medal in team dancing at world championships, 2011
- Made the recall (finals) for solo dancing at world championships, 2011
- North American nationals for 2011 is coming up, and I am hoping for 1st place in teams and top 5 in solos
Forensics Speech and Debate
- Qualified for state championships in public forum debate 2 years in a row
- Made double octafinals at state in public forum
- Qualified for state championships in original oratory, 2011 (but competed in public forum)
- Qualified for national championships in congressional debate, 2011
- Made it to semifinals in congressional debate at NFL national championships, 2011
- Prospectively, I would like to make finals at nationals next year and even place top 6 (a good, high goal)
Student Council
- Freshman Vice-President, 2009-2010
- Executive Treasurer, 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 (next year)
Math Club
- 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and President 2011-2012
- Prospectively, I would like to qualify for the AIME next year (I wasn't too far off this last year, even though I did little studying, so I'm hopeful)
School Community Service Club
School Volunteer Organization
School Newspaper
- Secretary, 2010-2011
Junior State of America
- 2010-2011, and Vice-President 2011-2012
City Youth Council
- 2011-2013
- We advise the city government on youth interests and do research into youth interests for the city council
State Youth Advisory Council
- 2011-2013
- We advise the state government on youth interests and get to interact with state representatives by playing a role in the policymaking process
Superintendent's Advisory Council
- Prospectively, 2011-2013
- Yeah, yeah, I like advising important people...
Marching Band
- 2nd at state, 2009
- 1st at state, 2010</p>
<p>I apologize for the long list, but that's the overall picture. Going forward, I would like to participate in the science fair and perhaps the Siemens competition as I have some connections and have an idea for a research project involving energy production. Additionally, I will be on the lookout for summer programs and other rigorous and/or selective activities to participate in.</p>
<p>Colleges I am looking at are:
Harvard
Princeton
Yale
(Other Ivies)
Stanford
University of Virginia
University of Chicago
Notre Dame
Georgetown
George Washington
Claremont McKenna
(And some others, as well as safety schools)</p>
<p>Based on my prospects and current record, can anyone give me an indication of where I have a chance now and what sort of goals I should reach for going forward in order to make it to a top educational institution? Thanks!</p>