<p>Are my extracurriculars/volunteer work good enough to compete with other top students applying to highly selective schools such as UPenn? Oh, and I'm curious: is a 3.6 weighted too low?
(p.s.- I purposely removed the names of the organization and location for the sake of my identity.)</p>
<p>Average Cumulative GPA: 3.6 (weighted)
SATS- 1840 (aiming for 1900)</p>
<p>HONORS AND AWARDS</p>
<p>Senior Year
Most Valuable Player, Varsity Tennis Team
Student Sage Scholarship Award,
Honorable Recognition Award,
Honors Academic Award,
Volunteer of the Year Award, </p>
<p>Junior Year
National Honor Society
Most Improved Player, Varsity Tennis Team,
Sportsmanship Award, Winter Track,
Junior Math Award
Honorable Recognition Award,
Honors Academic Award (maintaining a 90+ average)</p>
<p>Sophomore Year
Core Values Award, Varsity Tennis Team
Dedication to Service,
Sportsmanship Award, Track and Field
Active Participation Award,
Honors Academic Award</p>
<p>Freshman Year
Core Values Award, Varsity Tennis Team
Honorary Freshman
Social Awareness Dedication Award
Honors Academic Award</p>
<p>SPECIAL INTERESTS</p>
<p> Tennis
Track and Field
Community Service/Outreach
Anthropology
Social Sciences
Engineering
Chess</p>
<p>ACTIVITIES, VOLUNTEER/OUTREACH, OTHER WORK, AND SPORTS</p>
<p>Senior Year
2nd Singles, Varsity Tennis Team,
Co-Captain, Varsity Tennis Team,
Conducted fundraiser to support those affected by Hurricane Irene
o Raised $730.42 for those affected by Hurricane Irene
o Coordinated neighborhood clean-up
Volunteer Tutor,
o Tutored underprivileged and special needs children of all different ages in all subject areas
Volunteer, hospital
o Assisted medical staff (e.g., doctors, nurses) in different departments with administrative duties
Volunteer, Animal Rescue Center
o Aided animals who have been abused and neglected
Volunteer, Soup Kitchen
Coordinated food and drives for underprivileged people
President, Social Awareness Club,
o Conducted fundraisers and organized volunteer work around the community
o Conducted donations for non-profit organizations
Production Director, Drama Club,
Student Council Vice President, Student Government,
Employee, Aeropostale </p>
<p>Junior Year
Member, Varsity Winter Track,
o 200, 400 meter dash, 800,1500 meter run, Pole Vault
Volunteer/Day-Camp counselor, YMCA
Volunteer Tennis coach, Racquet Club
Conducted campaigns for Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD),
o Promoted awareness and created fundraisers for the group
Conducted a fundraiser for the National MS Society
o Raised $573.25 for the MS Society
Conducted successful Toys Drive for underprivileged children
Member, National Honor Society,
Member, Chorus,
Co-founder, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender () Alliance,
Intern, Business and Marketing Office, Hospital
Intern, Director of Catherization Laboratory, Hospital
Student Council Vice President, Student Government,
Conducted a fundraiser to donate hair, Locks of Love (a national non-profit organization)
Co-founder, Multicultural Club,
Conducted a fundraiser for earthquake victims in Japan
o Raised $1,020.40 for Japanese victims</p>
<p>Sophomore Year
3rd singles, Varsity Tennis Team,
Student Council Secretary, Student Government,
Member, Model United Nations,
Established successful drive for earthquake victims in Haiti in 2010
Member, Spanish Club,
Assistant Editor, Yearbook Club,
Artist Volunteer,
Raised $720.32 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Volunteer, Cancer Unit, Medical Center
Raised $864.55 for the American Cancer Society
Coordinated annual school blood drive,
Hospital Volunteer, Health Unit (, Haiti)
o Assisted medical staff and helped bring medical supplies to disadvantaged families.
o Built houses and wells in community
Member, Varsity Spring Track and Field,
o 100, 200, 400 meter dash; 800 meter run; high jump and discus</p>
<p>Freshman Year
1sr Doubles, Varsity Tennis Team,
Varsity Winter Track Team,
o 100, 200, 400 meter dash; 4x400 meter relay and discus
Member, Production Crew,
Member, Math Club,
Volunteer, Alzheimers Unit, Nursing Home (, )
Volunteer, Cancer Unit, Medical Center (, )
Student Council Secretary, Student Government,
Founder, Environmental Club,
Teachers Aide,
Volunteer Assistant Soccer Coach,
Member, school newspaper,
Member, Mock Trial,
Member, Chess Team,
Volunteer Tutor and Tennis Coach, Elementary School
o Tutored young children and assist teachers with after school activities
Volunteer, lilbrary
o Read to underprivileged families</p>
<p>LANGUAGES</p>
<p>I am fluent in Russian and English. I also have a working knowledge of the Italian, Spanish, and Latin language. </p>
<p>TRAVEL </p>
<p>During the spring, I travel to poverty-ridden areas of Haiti and dedicate my time and services to underprivileged families by building homes, wells, and volunteering at a local hospital.</p>