<p>I probably shouldn't even be asking this, but I thought I'd give this a shot:</p>
<p>Asian female
first-generation college student
single-parent household
tri-lingual</p>
<p>GPA: 3.8 weighted
AP classes taken/are taking:
(AP English, AP US History, AP Literature, AP Government, Spanish Honors)
However, there seems to be a notable trend on my transcript. My GPA has gradually increased over the years, indicating that although my grades weren't too terrific during my freshman year of high school, they have consistently gotten better over time. Perhaps this might be taken into consideration?</p>
<p>I am slightly embarrassed to share my SAT scores; admittedly, they're quite dismal. Make that very dismal. Possibly dismal enough to induce bewilderment amongst the crowd here as to why I am even bothering to apply to the schools that I have listed. Nevertheless, I refuse to let a 4 figure digit dictate the choices that I make. Fortunately enough, my optimism hasn't squashed out on me yet: 1860. </p>
<p>I am, however, awaiting to take my ACTs. I figure that the only way to redeem myself and recuperate from total SAT annihilation will be through that. My last hope, perhaps. </p>
<p>As for activities:
-4 years of music
- chamber choir, mixed choir, honor choir
- self-taught guitarist/pianist, have composed several of my own songs
- art: painting, sketching
- writing: poetry, fiction--have submitted some of my work to poetry/creative writing contests
- have been involved in community service for 4 years (specifically, i am mostly involved with an organization dedicated to serving the elderly). I have taken on several leading positions in the organization such as vice-president and membership chairwoman. I also recently participated in a fundraising event called Relay For Life.
- work experience: paid barista at Starbucks
- 3 years of high school sports: tennis/ track & field, including a year of varsity tennis
- have won three music related awards, a scholar athlete award, as well as a california dragonboat association award. Also enrolled as a CSF member
- 4 year involvement with GATE program</p>
<p>i may not have stratospheric grades nor the most outstanding SAT scores, but I believe that I have immense potential. Call that conviction a product of my naivete, but I think that amidst the jaw-dropping sat score and the decent gpa, there's still a chance?</p>