<p>Hey everyone, so I've been really interested in Duke and Vandy for awhile, but I'm not extremely confident that I'll get into them (well, they're long shots for everyone). I'm looking for some other reach or high match schools too, preferably ones that give out decent merit-based aid as I know I won't be receiving much need-based. So far, I prefer medium or larger schools, and I live in Pennsylvania. I am a white female and plan to study business with an international emphasis, but I have a strong interest in math, as well. If you could chance me for Duke and Vandy and possibly give suggestions for some other schools to look into, that'd be great. Thanks!</p>
<p>SAT: 2250/1480 (690 cr, 790 math, 770 writing)
SAT superscore: 2270/1500 (710 cr)
Unweighted GPA: 4.0
Weighted: 4.3876
Class rank: 6 out of about 188
My common app essay is completed and I'm very happy with it; no letters of rec yet.
Freshman core classes:
H. Civics
H. Alg II
H. Bio
H. English
French II
Sophomore core classes:
H. World Cultures
H. Chem
H. English
H. Pre-calc
French III
Junior core classes:
H. Physics
H. French IV
APUSH
AP Calc AB
AP Lang and Comp
Took Calculus I through University of Pittsburgh and received an A
Senior core classes:
AP Lit and Comp
AP Euro
AP macro and micro econ
AP Calc BC
Ind study in accelerated astronomy</p>
<p>AP test results: all 5s junior year
Work: summer nanny, assistant at Kumon Learning Center
Extracurriculars/volunteer work:
Many various activities, but significant ones include class treasurer all 4 years, FBLA for 3 years and FBLA chapter president my senior year, student government (4), NHS (recruited sophomore year), 10 day mission trip to Red Lake Native American reservation, youth group member, sports every year of hs, 2 year volleyball coach, in my school's "Honor Academy," delegate at 2013 New Wilmington Missionary Conference
Awards: Meritorious Leadership and Service Award, Tribune Review's one of 50 of Pittsburgh's Outstanding Young Citizens, FBLA regional finalist (1st in 2011-12, 2nd in 2012-13), FBLA state finalist (6th in 2011-12, 8th in 2012-13), various student of the month awards/course awards, National Merit Semi-finalist, highest honor roll every quarter</p>