Chances and Areas in Need of Improvement

Colleges and Universities A-Z Wake Forest University
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<p>RACE: African American / Black</p>

<p>GENDER: Male</p>

<p>LOCATION: South Carolina</p>

<p>GPA: 3.8 Un-Weighted / 4.7 Weighted</p>

<p>RANK: 3 or 4 / 342</p>

<p>SAT: Took the June 2, 2007 test (maybe 1200+ math and critical reading)</p>

<p>SAT II: Taking Literature and US History in November (maybe 650+)</p>

<p>GRADES:
FRESHMAN YEAR
Algebra 1 CP - 97
French 1 CP -99
Algebra 2 Honors - 91
Physical Science Honors - 88
English 1 Honors - 98
World History Honors - 95
Honors Seminar - 99
French 2 CP - 96
Physical Education (CP) - 100
Computer Applications (CP) - 96</p>

<p>SOPHOMORE YEAR
Geometry Honors - 94
Biology 1 Honors - 90
English 2 Honors - 95
AP European History - 89
French 3 Honors - 97
Visions of the Future Seminar (Honors) - 95
Art 1 (CP) - 96
Health (CP) - 96</p>

<p>JUNIOR YEAR
Algebra 3 Honors - 97
Chemistry 1 Honors - 93
AP English Language & Composition - 99
AP United States History - 96
AP Art History - 97
Introduction to Philosophy Seminar (Honors) - 97
Global Issues Seminar (Honors) - 96
French 4 Honors - 97</p>

<p>SENIOR YEAR
Pre-Calculus Honors
Physics Honors
AP English Literature & Composition
AP United States Government & Politics
AP French Language & Composition
Talented & Gifted Art (Honors)
AP Studio Art
AP Human Geography
Twentieth Century Seminar (Honors)
Economics CP (could not fit AP)</p>

<p>EXTRACURRIULAR ACTIVITIES
Youth Action Council: Co-Chair / President; Finalist in the Project Ignition National Seat Belt Campaign; presented multi-media campaign at the National Youth Leadership Council's (NYLC) National Service-Learning Conference; recipient of the Best Grassroots Impact Award for working with South Carolina legislators to enact stronger seat belt safety laws; recipient of the $25,000 State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant</p>

<p>Student Government
Senate; House of Representatives; Representative-at-Large; National Association of Student Councils (NASC) Council of Excellence Award; Certificate of Excellence and Varsity Letter for 300+ Hours of Service; South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) Gold Honor Council Award; Junior Class Leadership Council Secretary; Certificate of Excellence for 200+ Hours of Service; Sophomore Class Leadership Council Secretary; Outstanding Freshman Class Service Award for 100+ Hours of Servce; South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) District Conference; School Improvement Council (SIC)</p>

<p>Scholars Symposium / Honors Forum
Senior Class Advisory Council Representative; Junior Class Advisory Council Representative; Sophomore Class Advisory Council Representative; Freshman Class Advisory Council Representative; Peer Mentor / Tutor</p>

<p>National Art Honor Society (NAHS)
Awards and Ceremony Coordinator; Scholastic Art and Writings Award Competition; South Carolina State Fair Student Art Show; Spring Visual Arts Show; Photography Club</p>

<p>National French Honor Society (NFHS)
President / Awards and Ceremony Coordinator; Darfur Advocacy Campaign (Co-Chair); Peer Mentor / Tutor</p>

<p>National Honor Society (NHS)
Peer Mentor / Tutor</p>

<p>National Senior Beta Club
Peer Mentor / Tutor</p>

<p>COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
Amnesty International USA
"Malaria No More" Campaign
STAND: A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition
Genocide Intervention Network
Andy Thomas Radio Network Teen Forum Show
National Service-Learning Partnership
Service-Learning and Civic-Engagement Collaborative Workshop
Good Neighbor Home Works Renovation Project
Winter Holidays Service Project
Board Election (Co-Manager for Gregory Branch)</p>

<p>SUMMER EXPERIENCES
The Governor's School of South Carolina at the College of Charleston
South Carolina Business Week at Presbyterian College
Clemson University Program for Academically Talented Students</p>

<p>ACADEMIC HONORS
Principal's Scholar Honor
National Ventures Scholar Program
National French Contest Level 4 Honorable Mention Award
Junior Marshal at Senior Graduation
Coker College Scholar Award
Lander University Junior Fellow Award
Newberry College Scholar Award
University of South Carolina Aiken Scholar Award
University of South Carolina Upstate Scholar Award
AP English Language & Composition Award of Excellence
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Junior English Award
South Carolina Governor's Scholar Award
Golden Palmetto Leadership & Service Merit Award
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Sophomore History Award
National History Day Certificate of Achievement
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Freshman Social Studies Award
Academic Honor Roll
Duke Univeristy Talent Identification Program Scholar
Scholars Academy / Honors School</p>

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<p>You look like a strong candidate. I would not worry, the only area of improvement are your SAT's, but you are probably fine with a low 1200.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the reply! I think my GPA will be fine but I'm really nervous about my SAT scores because I don't think they reflect how hard I work at school (I work harder than the valedictorian and salutatorian). My essays I think will be fine and I have a lot of inspiration to excel after one of my friends, who was very bright and talented, passed away last August in a car accident.</p>

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<p>nahhhh don't worry so much. In your case, your APs and extracurriculars will help you shine. As long as you get between 1200 -1300 I'd say you've got a good shot. I'm also sending you a message.</p>

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<p>I agree with the other posters as well. Also a fellow NYLC-er here =) (going to Wake next fall).</p>

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<p>Another thing I am worried about is actually filling out the application. I read Wake Forest's online application and it said to fill out the application instead of sending a resume or "brag sheet." The thing is, I have a lot to say in terms of extracurriular activities and community service projects, since I believe that shows my passions and ambitions (political science and service to those who are less fortunate). Have any of you still sent a resume or "brag sheet" or how did you finally decide what to put on the application? Thanks for any and all advice!</p>

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<p>I think I sent a resume,but that was a two years ago...
I'd be very careful in filling out this part. You have done many activities and on your App you should focus on the ones you were most committed to (ex: ones you've done more than 2 years). Sometimes people list too many activities and you've gotta wonder ... how do they have time for it all...</p>

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<p>I know what you mean, but I've done all of my activities all through high school, except for the ones where you have to be inducted (NHS, Beta Club, NAHS, NFHS, etc)...maybe I'll leave a few of those off or add them to my "Awards" section? By the way, AP Art History was amazing (even if I don't do well on the exam I'm glad I took the class); the Surrealists and other more contemporary art movements completely changed how I view things :)</p>

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<p>how are you taking 10 classes in one year?</p>

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<p>Yeah all my classmates are saying I'm crazy for doing it lol :) Our school used to have eight periods but they dropped one my sophomore year:</p>

<p>Early Bird (Year) AP United States Government & Politics
1 (Year) AP French Language & Composition
2 (Year) AP English Literature & Composition
3/4 (1st Semester) Physics Honors
3/4 (2nd Semester) Pre-Calculus Honors
5 (1st Semester) Economics CP
5 (2nd Semester) Twentieth Century Seminar
6/7 (1st Semester) Talented & Gifted Art
6/7 (2nd Semester) AP Studio Art - 2D
Late Bird (Year) AP Human Geography</p>

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<p>An important question I've forgotten to ask is: how is Wake Forest on racial diversity and acceptance? Sorry if this topic has come up before. Do you guys think three pages is too long for a "brag sheet" (as outlined in Katherine Cohen's books)?</p>

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<p>I believe that Wake Forest has been working hard to increase diversity on campus, though I'm sure they are still not as diverse as they would like to be.</p>

<p>FWIW, though, two of the last three student body presidents have been African American, so I think it is fair to say that there is plenty of acceptance.</p>

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<p>:) I liked the surrealists too. </p>

<pre><code> as for the racial diversity acceptance, I think Demon Deacon summed it up. Overall people at wake accept each other for their differences.
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<p>The only complaint I have on acceptance is some people are alittle too conservative and image obsessed. I say some people because not everyone at wake is like this...</p>

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<p>(image obsessed as in: spending 3 plus hours at the gym a day and judging people who don't)</p>

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<p>Wake isn't even as conservative as pepole make it out to be. Probably "officially" there are a lot more Republicans than Democrats, but kids generally are apathetic to politics.<br>
I agree that kids do tend to be a bit more image concerned/wealthier, but this is just generally.<br>
I really would not worry about not fitting in. The only kids I knew that didn't, kind of had chips on their shoulders or just did not drop their "baggage" from high school.</p>

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<p>Update: I got my SAT scores today.</p>

<p>660 Critical Reading
600 Math
610 Writing (7 Essay; 63 Multiple Choice)</p>

<p>Does this change anything?</p>