<p>Here are my stats. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Race: White (Turkish)
Gender: Male
Residence: New Jersey
Intended Major: Electrical Engineering</p>
<p>Numerical Stats:</p>
<p>GPA: 3.62(uw) , 4.13 (w)
SAT(new)- 800M, 800V, 710WR</p>
<p>SAT II Chemistry- 800
SAT II Math IIC- 800</p>
<p>AP Computer Science AB-5</p>
<p>Senior Year APs:</p>
<p>Calc BC
Chemistry
Physics B
Economics
English</p>
<p>Patents and Research:</p>
<p>Invented a garbage receptacle that houses both recycling and trash and seperates the two by means of a foot pedal in the fourth grade. Recieved U.S. Patent in 2001 on the invention.</p>
<p>Recieved $300 minigrant from the Board of Education to develop a new type of electric Motor (2003.) Patent pending. (I wrote the patent application myself, if that counts for anything.)</p>
<p>Currently working on a new idea that will make heating systems more efficient. Patent Disclosure form filed.</p>
<p>Volunteer Work:</p>
<p>Researcher for the New School University in NY. Research on Project Pericles, an intercollegiate program for civic engagement and community awareness, and methods that the New School could use to implement the objectives of this program. Presented my findings to several New School administrators, including ex-U.S. senator Bob Kerry.</p>
<p>Work Experience:</p>
<p>Landscaping (20-30hrs/wk) (Summer 2003)</p>
<p>A&P Groceries Department (25hrs/wk) (2005, still employed)</p>
<p>Summer Courses:</p>
<p>Precalculus, Microbiology, & Fencing at Montclair University (2002)</p>
<p>Advanced Chemistry at Columbia University (2004)</p>
<p>Clubs:</p>
<p>Asian Culture Club (9,10)
Chinese Honors Society (11) (I took 4 years of Chinese)
National Honors Society (11, 12)
Debate Club (9, 10)</p>
<p>Awards:
Annual Honors (2002-2003)
Honors w/ Distinction (2003-2004, 2004-2005)
National Merit Commended Scholar
National Science League Physics Test Award</p>
<p>Reccomendations:</p>
<p>Got a great rec from Bob Kerry as well as my supervisor at the New School.</p>
<p>Awesome rec from TA at Columbia (talks about my interest and knowledge in electronics)</p>
<p>Also got reccomendations from my Physics, Chemistry, and U.S. History teachers.</p>
<p>what killed me was that they checked 1st quarter grades and i had one C. (my guidance counselor stated that I was sick in my midyear)</p>
<p>This is how my midyear report stacks up (1st quarter/second quarter/ midterm exam/overall):</p>
<p>AP Calc BC- C/A/A/B
AP Chemistry- A/A/B/A
AP Physics- A/A/A/A
AP Economics B/A/A/B
AP English B/B/B/B
Business Law A/A/A/A</p>
<p>Please rate my chances. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated</p>