<p>Washington and Lee is my FIRST choice. I am applying Early Decision, and utilizing THEIR personal application rather than the Common App. Here are some brief stats. </p>
<p>GPA: 3.78 unweighted. Appx. 4.0-4.1 weighted
ACT: 29 cumulative, 35's in both English sections, and a 10 on the essay
AP Art History Exam: 5
AP Euro and AP Lit: TBD in May
SAT II's: TBD, Taken in Lit and US History. World History TBT in December
Class Rank: Top 10%, No formal rank given.
Communication with school: 2 formal visits, 1 interview, 1 off-campus info session, countless emails, and communication with the Varsity Women's Lacrosse coach. </p>
<p>RECS:</p>
<p>My recommendations are very strong. I will have 2 from teachers, one from a JROTC instructor, one from my counselor, and one from a W&L alumni. </p>
<p>IN SCHOOL:</p>
<p>*JROTC, holding the rank of Cadet Captain, 3 years
*Student Government representative, 2 years
*Lacrosse, 4 years, captain 2 years
*French Club, 3 years, President this year
*Peer Ministry (Religious leadership opportunity, desirable position)
*NHS
*NSHSS
*French International Honor Society
*Field Hockey, 3 years
*Swimming, 1 year
*Eco-Club, no leadership position held
*Winner of the Principal's Award
*Winner of the National Soujourner's Award (JROTC merit based award, national level)
*Honor Roll student, 3 years </p>
<p>OUT OF SCHOOL:</p>
<p>*Lacrosse
*Tuesday night teacher's aid to a Downs Syndrome girl, Abby, age 9
*Altar Service
*Mission trip during the summer of 2009
*Work, two paid positions </p>
<p>CLASSES TAKEN SENIOR YEAR:</p>
<p>*AP Euro
*AP English
*Honors French IV
*Contemporary Lit and Short Fiction
*Pre Calc (I know I know... math is not super strong...)
*Peer Ministry
*JROTC LET IV </p>
<p>I am a white female, looking to study English and Art History. Lay it on me, what, realistically, are my chances here?</p>