I am a white Catholic male at a great Jesuit school in Philadelphia. I am extremely passionate about international affairs and am planning a career in Diplomacy or Intelligence. I’m looking for my chances at SFS and I’m beginning the college search so based on my stats any other suggestions are much appreciated. I am concerned about low test scores( particularly math, but will only this factor hurt my chances of admissions?)
GPA - 3.7 / 4.0 (UW - School does not weight GPA based on AP’s or honors)
SAT - Verbal 680, Math 550, Writing 780
ACT - 29
Courses - All courses are college preparatory if not indicated as AP or Honors:
4 units of English, Math, German, Religion, Science, 2 units of Latin, 5.5 units of History, .5 unit of Fine Art
AP - By graduation will have taken AP US History(already taken - 5), AP Euro. History, AP Eng. Language, AP Eng. Literature, AP US Gov’t, and AP Biology.
Awards - Honor Roll every year, NHS, Magna Cum Laude and Honorable Mention on 2 National Latin Exams, Certificate of Excellent Performance of National German Exams
EC’s - Model UN/OAS( have been assistant secretary and president), German Club President, History Club, Community Service Corp( over 100 hrs. of service by graduation), School Drama Society, Philosophy Club
EC’s outside school - Member of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
Essays - Will be very good
Recs - Will be excellent
<li>I have an extreme interest in Diplomacy and/or Intelligence work. I have visited the US Embassy in Paris (a possible essay topic) with the Economic Minister to France, my friend’s father and my mentor. I know I have that “special something” personal drive and determination that colleges look for and I hope this will make a difference.</li>
Suggestions on my stats are greatly appreciated. Thank you!