<p>hello :) i'm from NJ, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what my chances are/what i can do to improve my chances. I go to a public county academy (all honors, specializing in communications).</p>
<p>I plan on applying to: William and Mary, University of Richmond, American, Villanova, Boston College, Lehigh, Marist, Loyola Maryland, and Scranton (And maybe Princeton- I know it's a really far reach right now with my SATs but it's somewhere I've always wanted to go to)</p>
<p>-Female
-White
-Junior
Major: Psychology
GPA: 3.8 (out of 4.0, my school doesn't weight, since we have all honors classes)
Rank: My school doesn't rank because it's an academy, so everyone is smart
PSAT: 1950
SAT: 1910 CR: 600 M: 640 W: 670
(It was the first time i took them and without much preparation, so I am taking them again in March, and then again in June or September. I did a lot better on reading on the PSATs, even though i know they're very different)
I plan on taking SAT II's in May. (I think literature, spanish, and math level 1. i might take math level 2 instead of spanish)</p>
<p>Schedule (My school only has honor classes- no APs. we get college credits for Spanish IV, Calculus, and Creative Writing [English IV]):</p>
<p>Freshman: World History, Geometry, English I, Biology, Spanish II, Health, Gym, Intro to Digital Video, Computer Applications, Intro to TV/Radio, Public Speaking</p>
<p>Sophomore: US History I, Alg 2/Trig, English II, Physics, Spanish III, Health, Gym, Illustration and Design (Graphic Design and Drawing/Painting), Journalism</p>
<p>Junior: US History II, Precalculus, English III, Chemistry, Spanish IV, Health, Gym, Media Writing, Live Studio Production (Morning TV show), Illustration and Design II</p>
<p>Senior: History Through Film, Research Paper, Public Relations, Calculus, Statistics, 3 month internship, Spanish V, Forensic Chemistry, Creative Writing [English IV], Health, Gym, Advanced Journalism (That or E-Commerce, I'm not sure yet)</p>
<p>Clubs:
Chorus (Co-founder, co-president): 10, 11
Dance Club (They cut this club in the budget after last year) 9, 10
NHS: 11
Drama Club (Small part in fall play, Female lead in spring play): 11
Multicultural Club: 9, 11
Broadcast (Television/Radio) Club: 11
Instructional Council: My school just introduced students into the previously all faculty council for the general improvement of school climate and suggestions. I am one of the 3 students on it. 11
Honor Code Council: Once again, my school just started this. I am one of the two students that represent my grade, on a council of students and teachers. 11
Student Ambassador (Give students tours and lead opening presentations at information sessions/open houses): 9, 10, 11</p>
<p>Sports/Activities:
Soccer (JV): 9, 10
Basketball (Freshman): 9
Traveling Soccer: 9, 10, 11
Dance: Age 3-present, currently 3 classes a week</p>
<p>Volunteer Work:
Through NHS, chaired a Toy Drive, helping out a local police department: 11
Coached 1st-4th grade recreational soccer team: 11
Coached 7th and 8th grade recreational basketball team: 10, 11
Sing at church in choir: 11
Taught vacation bible school for grades 5th and 6th: 9, 10, 11
Was on gift-auction committee for a down syndrome walk 11
Was on gift-auction committee for "students to students day" (for children with special needs) 11</p>
<p>Jobs:
Summer job at a snack bar/restaurant on the boardwalk: 9, 10, 11
Babysitting (Once every other week or so) 9, 10, 11</p>
<p>I guess for my essay I plan on talking about how growing up close with a cousin with severe disabilities and another cousin with behavioral issues has made me interested in psychology and has helped me grow as a person.</p>
<p>I think I'm going to ask my teacher/advisor of Chorus for a letter of rec because she saw me start the club from the beginning and has seen how we have progressed under my leadership, stuff like that.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for reading this, I really appreciate your advice :)</p>