<p>Colgate is my dream school, so I am applying edII for the upcoming school year. I am extremely scared I'm not going to get in. I'm a Caucasian girl, I go to private school, and I'm going to need financial aid. I am stupidly just realizing now that Colgate is need-aware, and I'm afraid it's going to hurt my chances. We're upper middle class, so we'll be able to pay for a good amount.
UW GPA (4.0 scale): 3.67
ACT composite: 29
Academic Achievements
High Honors- GPA of 3.75+ throughout the year- 9th, 10th, 11th grades
Effort Honors- Effort Honors for all four quarters, requiring Outstanding Effort- 10th grade
Good Conduct- Zero detentions and no more than one demerit for the year- 9th, 11th grades
Perfect Attendance- 10th, 11th grades<br>
Academic Achievement: Highest GPA in subject:
Honors Algebra I/ Algebra II, Latin I, Latin III
Effort Achievement: Awarded by subject teacher:
Honors Literary Genres, Latin II, Honors Algebra IIB/Geometry, AP United States History</p>
<p>Clubs and Extracurricular Activities
Newspaper- 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades
Mathletes- 10th, 11th, 12th grades
Choir- 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades
School Music Ensemble- 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades
All Catholic Band- 11th grade
Jim Cosettis West Chester Jazz Band- 11th grade
Private Flute and Vocal Lessons- 4th through 12th grades
Spring Musical- 10th grade
Admissions Ambassador- 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades
o Gave campus tours to prospective students
MESH (Mission Effectiveness of the Sacred Heart)- 10th, 12th grades
o Student-run council focused on carrying out the five universal Sacred Heart goals
The Power of One: Anti-Bullying Mentorship Program- 12th grade
o Met with middle school students weekly to discuss various issues and give insight</p>
<p>Achievements
Member of the National Honor Society
Diocesan Scholar: Attended Cabrini College for two semesters, 12th grade
o Chosen to attend local college based on PSAT scores, cumulative GPA, application essay, and an interview
AP Scholar (scored 3 or above on 3 AP exams)
Editor-in-chief of school newspaper- 12th grade
President of school choir- 12th grade
MESH (Mission Effectiveness of the Sacred Heart) Class Representative- 10th grade
MESH (Mission Effectiveness of the Sacred Heart) Treasurer/Secretary- 12th grade
All-Catholic Band- Flutist
o Auditioned and chosen to play flute in band featuring students from local Archdiocese</p>
<p>Service and Work Experience
Summer volunteer at Easttown Library- 9th grade
o Shelved books, assisted with youth summer reading program, and moderated youth events
Over 100 hours of service for high school
Service Day at school: Worked at Thorncroft Equestrian Center, Fair Acres Nursing Home, Tyler Arboretum, and Bryn Mawr Thrift Shop
Volunteer at Clarke School for the Deaf- 11th grade
o Babysat children on school nights while parents were in meetings
Cashier at Tom Doors Exxon- 9th, 10th, 11th grades
Sales Assistant at Best Buy- June 2012 to present</p>