Chances at UVA

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Objective To gain entry into the University of Virginia. I plan to major in International Business and Spanish. I would like to pursue a career in Venture Capital Management. </p>

<p>Education Upper St. Clair High School </p>

<p>Unweighted GPA = 3.86 </p>

<p>Weighted GPA =4.14 </p>

<p>SAT Score=2000 </p>

<p>ACT Score= 30 </p>

<p>USCHS Ranked #1 in the state for PSSA Testing 2006-2007 </p>

<p>Key Leadership Positions ~Elected Senior Class Vice President (12) </p>

<p>-Supervised senior class activities and affairs </p>

<p>-Class size of approximately 300 </p>

<p>~President of CISV Pittsburgh’s Junior Branch (12) </p>

<p>-Organized meetings and fund raisers </p>

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<li>Regularly attended national meetings </li>
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<p>~Vice-President of CISV Pittsburgh’s Junior Branch (11) </p>

<p>-Planned discussions on social issues and assisted President </p>

<p>~Elected Secretary of National Honor Society (12) </p>

<p>-Record and organize notes on meetings </p>

<p>~Counselor at a CISV Camp in Brazil </p>

<p>-Worked with international children to foster friendship and cooperation </p>

<p>~Member of the CISV USA Junior Board of Trustees (11, 12) </p>

<p>-Acted as a liason between local chapter and national organization </p>

<p>Foreign Experiences </p>

<p>Traveled to CISV camps in: </p>

<p>Sweden (2001) and Costa Rica (2003) </p>

<p>Participated in exchange programs with: </p>

<p>Hungary (2005) and Thailand (2006) </p>

<p>Major Awards and Honors ~Selected to attend the 2007 Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Global Entrepreneurship at Lehigh University </p>

<p>-Elected to the position of group manager </p>

<p>-Worked with WFMZ-TV to improve Spanish edition’s ratings </p>

<p>~Received a scholarship from the Rotary to attend the World Affairs Institute for Student Leaders: India at Center Stage (11) </p>

<p>-The program analyzed India’s emerging role in globalization </p>

<p>~Received the 2007 Paul Harris Service Above Self Award from Upper St. Clair-Bethel Park Rotary Club (11) </p>

<p>~Selected to receive a scholarship to attend the Global Scholar Program at Washington and Lee University </p>

<p>-Was unable to attend due to Governor’s School </p>

<p>~National Honor Society Member (12) </p>

<p>Community Activities of Importance ~Tutor at elementary and junior high levels (10,11,12) </p>

<p>-Within my own school district and neighboring towns </p>

<p>~Volunteer at South Hills Interfaith Ministries food bank and other community events such as toy drives and back-to-school programs (8,9,10,11,12) </p>

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<p>~Worked as a Camp Counselor for underprivileged children (9,10) </p>

<p>-Fostered cooperation between refugee children from the Sudan and Bosnia-Herzegovina </p>

<p>Relevant Work Experience </p>

<p>~Campaigned for the successful re-election of Congressman Tim Murphy (11) </p>

<p>~Worked at Chick-fil-A (11) </p>

<p>~Mowing Lawns (8,9,10,11,12) </p>

<p>School Activities and Sports </p>

<p>~Co-President of World Affairs Club (9,10,11,12) </p>

<p>-Recruited new members </p>

<p>~Member of LINK (10,11,12) </p>

<p>-A student outreach program with Pittsburgh’s School for the Blind </p>

<p>~Member of Law Club (11,12) </p>

<p>~Member of Spanish Club (10,11,12) </p>

<p>~Invited to become a mentor in Athletes Taking Action (11,12) </p>

<p>-Program that pairs younger athletes with a mentor upon entering high school </p>

<p>~Current member of the Varsity Track and Field Team (10,11,12) </p>

<p>-Specialized in long and triple jump </p>

<p>~Played Freshman and Junior Varsity Soccer (9,10) </p>

<p>~Captain of Travel Soccer (11) </p>

<p>List:
All ED that are non-binding

  1. UVA (with legacy in ED)</p>

<li>Gtown (ED)</li>
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<p>3.UMich (ED)</p>

<li><p>UNC </p></li>
<li><p>Wake </p></li>
<li><p>Cornell </p></li>
<li><p>U Maryland </p></li>
<li><p>Another safety/low match reccomendation? </p></li>
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<p>Thanks a lot!</p>

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<p>UVa no longer offers ED.</p>

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<p>well you just apply early and hear back earlier.... I no it's not the TRUE ED but really not many schools have binding anymore</p>

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<p>UVA is a reach, a lot of your so called accomplishments are mundane tasks that colleges would expect for you to do in the few leardership positions you have. Even with the legecy a 2000 is low OOS for UVA</p>

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<p>schism, it doesn't matter if his scores are low for OOS. He isn't viewed as OOS, he's viewed equally with the virginia residents. I think he has a pretty good chance.</p>

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<p>ok what would you call "not mundane" then? sucking off a college admission officer like you do schism? that sounds pretty un-mundane</p>

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<p>OK I'm sorry maybe I was a little harsh, you have a better shot than I probably stated because of the legacy. In reality a 2000 isn't bad. I'm sorry i offended you so much but why would you post in this forum if your not expecting multiple viewpoints? If you wanted reassurance without personal suggestions from others viewing your stats i think your'e in the wrong place</p>

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<p>My friend applied last year. The kid had a higher GPA than you, higher SATs, some exciting extra curriculars and he got waitlisted. Take from that what you like.</p>

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<p>hey abcd- shut you..... I'm just kidding, I know it's a big toss-up in reality, what about the other schools?</p>

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<p>Honestly, I think you're a reach for virtually all of those schools. Now, odds are, you WILL get into one, but they are all very competitive. UMD is a solid safety for you, however. I suggest retaking the ACT/SAT before applying (you could still apply EA if you retook them), for a maximum shot. Best of luck!</p>