<p>Hello, I'm currently a rising senior and I have been thinking about applying to Carnegie Mellon. I'm looking to major in the biological sciences with a minor in music performance. I've done a lot of research but I would just like some outside feedback, especially from any graduated seniors. Thanks!!</p>
<p>GPA: 4.0/4.6 (unweighted/weighted)</p>
<p>Class rank: 30 (out of approximately 350)</p>
<p>SAT scores: I will be retaking the normal SAT in October to try to get higher scores in other sections.
CR- 630
M- 740
W- 650 (essay: 8)
Math Level 2: 780</p>
<p>9th grade classes: I received A's in all classes.
English 9 Honors, Honors Government, Honors Chemistry, Spanish 2, Foundations of Technology, Fitness for Life, Health, Marching Band, Concert Band, Honors Geometry
10th grade classes: I received A's in all classes.
English 10 Honors, Honors Modern World History, Spanish 3, Spanish 4, Honors Algebra 2, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Biology, Marching Band
11th grade classes: I received A's in all classes.
AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Psychology, English 11 Honors, Honors American Studies 2, Marching Band
12th grade classes:
AP Biology, AP Lang, Stat&Prob
*I will spend the second half of my day at the National Cancer Institute as a "special volunteer" and still receive four credits for it for the entire school year.</p>
<p>Honors:
National Honor Society
National Mathematics Honor Society
Science National Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society</p>
<p>Extracurricular activities:
Marching Band, All County High School Band, All State Senior Band, County Solo and Ensemble Festival, State Solo and Ensemble Festival, Pit Orchestra, Graduation Ensemble, Regional Youth Orchestra, All County High School Orchestra, Asian Pacific American Islanders Club, Interact Club, Muslim Student Association, uSmile club, church youth group</p>
<p>Volunteer work:
frequent library teen volunteer, local baseball stadium Dippin' Dots stand, local Winery traffic guide, winter wonderland holiday shop, indoor basketball concessions</p>
<p>Work experience/internships:
National Cancer Institute intern, local English/math tutor</p>
<p>I am of Korean ancestry and a first generation college student.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>