<p>I'm an entering senior at a private christian school in San Diego. I have a 3.7-3.8ish GPA and have taken, for the most part, the most challenging classes that my school offers. I'm on the national honors society and the academic league. I've organized a recycling program at my school. I've been interning for congressman Bob Filner for the last year. I have gone with my church on several occasions to visit orphanages and build houses in Mexico and Jamaica. I'm heavily involved in the local san diego music scene. I'm a singer-songwriter (I play guitar, steel guitar, accordian, drums, etc.) I've released 3 albums and have been nominated for 3 san diego music awards. I've won awards for my songwriting and have worked together with Taylor guitars to fund music programs in elementary schools, and have performed at political rallies and fund-raisers. I got a 640 on my literature SAT ll and a 730 on my US history. I'm still waiting for my SAT l score (I'm really happy that St. John's disregards SAT scores!). Not to play the sympathy card, but both of my parents passed away my freshman year, so I have a compelling story. I'm planning on doing an interview/overnight in a couple of weeks. Any pertainant information would be greatly appreciated! Fondest Regards, Derek</p>
<p>based on what i know about the school... you should get in and would be a great fit...</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply!</p>
<p>If you love to read and debate and want a really small and cozy environment, you'll love St. John's.</p>
<p>You should have no problem getting in--they're not very selective because generally only people who would really appreciate the classical education apply there.</p>
<p>I'd looooooove to go (dream school!), but it's too expensive and they offer no merit scholarships :( :(
Good luck!</p>
<p>The more I learn about St. John's the more I start to fall in love with it. I'm scheduling an interview/overnight in July. I feel like the program would do what no other modern education could: train me not in a particular field of study, but instead how to think, analyze, and communicate effectively. The benefits of such abilities transcend occupation. They provide the tools needed to excel in any line of work. The small student body is also a major plus. In rolling admissions do you get notified earlier if you apply earlier? Thanks. -Derek</p>
<p>Just to be in that environment where everyone is so passionate about learning and the fact that you get such a well-rounded foundation in so many subjects would be the major pulls for me (I have an acquaintance who's going to the New Mexico campus this fall so he can spend all of his time reading lol).</p>
<p>Haha I'm jealous!! :)
I'm not sure about rolling admissions, but I hope you have an awesome time @ your overnight/interview!</p>
<p>Yeah, good luck! I wouldn't go there but St. John's has always intrigued me to a great extent.</p>
<p>I am a little concerned about having to take 4 years of math (you learn calculus from newton's original text, mind you!). The consensus seems to be that liberal arts junkies who had never displayed interest in math came to st. john's and learned to enjoy it. Hope that's the case!</p>
<p>I'll bet anything that it's a more conceptual approach to math, though.</p>