<p>Hi everyone! Do you guys think I have a decent chance of getting in to the McDermott scholars program?
I know my stats are nothing compared to some people on here, but I would like an honest opinion :) </p>
<p>Stats:</p>
<p>Female
Indian-American
Home State: Illinois</p>
<p>ACT: 34
SAT: 2270 (1590/1600)
SAT II: 770 Math Level II, 690 Chem
GPA 4.71 unweighted, 5.42 weighted</p>
<p>AP Courses: 12 over the course of 4 years, 4s or 5s on all of them so far
College Courses: Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology, Intro to Philosophy</p>
<p>Other:</p>
<p>National Honor Society member
National merit Semifinalist
AP Scholar with Distinction</p>
<p>Extracurriculars: </p>
<p>Debate Team: 4 years, team leader
Math Team: 2 years, several awards
Assistant press Secretary for a Congressional Campaign
Wrote stories on teenink magazine (won editor's choice)</p>
<p>Volunteer/Community service: </p>
<p>Hospital Volunteer (over 180 hrs)
Tutor (over 120 hrs)
Relay for Life Co-Captain
Helped teach young girls in small Indian villages about hygiene and health</p>
<p>@CoMoMom I did not, unfortunately. I did get my entire application submitted by the end of November, but I don’t know if that means anything lol </p>
<p>I’m also currently a semifinalist. @4everEpical I think you have the stats to get to the Finalist round. I’ve talked to some of the current McDermott scholars, and they’ve said that once you make finalist, they pretty much pick the new scholars based on their performance at finalist weekend. The application and stats are only for selecting finalists.</p>
<p>If you want my stats:</p>
<p>ACT: 35
SAT: 2310
SAT Math II: 800
SAT Physics: 800
Ranked 1/300
AP Tests: 5 on Physics B, Calculus AB, English III, World History, Biology
4 on US History
Currently taking Physics C: Mechanics, Physics C: E & M, Calculus BC, English IV, Chemistry</p>
<p>Awards:
UIL Literary Criticism State Champion Runner Up
UIL Mathematics and Calculator State Qualifier
National Merit Semifinalist
AP Scholar with Distinction</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
Marching Band: 4 years
Wind Ensemble: 4 years
Jazz Band: 2 years
TMSCA Math/Science: 4 years
UIL Academics: 4 years
National Honor Society: 3 years
Longview Area Youth Symphony Orchestra: 5 years</p>
<p>Leadership:
National Honor Society President
Literary Criticism Team Captain
Percussion Captain of the Marching Band
Principle Percussionist of the Longview Area Youth Symphony Orchestra</p>
<p>Volunteering:
Camp Gilmont Volunteer
Mission Trips to Alaska
Shoes for Kids Service Project
Children’s Ministry</p>
<p>Research:
Photonic Biosensor Development at LeTourneau University</p>
<p>@physwhiz You have amazing stats ^:)^ Congrats on making semifinalist! You seem to have many impressive extracurriculars - which is what I see as my weak point.</p>
<p>At this point I’m just keeping my fingers crossed, and hopefully I’ll see you at Finalist’s Weekend :)</p>
While we’re waiting, might as well post our stats.
Male
Home state: Texas
Currently Residing: Shanghai, China
ACT: 35
SAT: 2050 (CR+Math: 1410)
GPA: 3.82 UW
Rank: N/A, was 2 out of 818 before moving
AP Tests: 4 on World History, US History, Language, Computer Science
Currently taking Literature and Environmental Science
Awards and Certificates:
AP Scholar with Honors
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification
Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
Extracurriculars:
In China:
Musical for 2 years
Programming Club for 2 years
Literary Society for 2 years
Tabletop Gaming Society for 2 years
Yearbook Photo Club for 1 year
In Texas (Left freshmen year):
Latin Club for 1 year
Science Olympiad for 1 year
Step out and Read for 1 year
Leadership:
COO of Programming Club
Photo Editor of Yearbook Club
President of Tabletop
Board of Library Teens
Volunteering:
Giving Tree- Bringing presents to migrant students
Road to Recovery-Helping stroke victims
GIFTS-Teaching English to migrant students
Library Volunteer
McDermott Scholars Program rolls out the red carpet during the Finalist Weekend. They paid both DS and my travel and hotel stay. The students share hotel room with another student; parents have their own single rooms.
They took time to explain in detail about the program and you will have plenty of time to chat with the administrators, current students and their parents, as well as other finalists and their parents.
As a part of the program, we got to attend a symphony concert. They provide transportation to all events and airport.
I would say this was one of the nicest finalist weekend DS participated in. They made you feel like you are being courted and not just a number. I was very impressed that many administrators came up to us and know DS and my name and can speak to details about DS’s background without referring to any notes.
Congratulations @Renasani and @CoMoMom !!! I just checked my email and didn’t see anything… Hopefully they don’t send them out all at once and I still have a chance…
