Chances for Princeton SCEA

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Please be honest!</p>

<p>Gender: Female
Race: African American
School Type: Cyber School</p>

<p>Grades:
Straight A's. I took the most rigorous courses I could.
Scored 5 on AP Psych and Calc AB (took many honors courses, my school doesn't have many APs)</p>

<p>Current Year Courses: Two Physics Courses, One Calculus Course, and an Honors Sociology course at a local community college; Through my cyber school I am taking Advanced Spanish, AP Lit and Comp, Honors World History, and Sociology</p>

<p>Testing:
ACT: 33
Subject Test: 790 on Math 2 660 on Literature (ugh I want to retake)</p>

<p>Academic Awards/Honors:
Summa Cum Laude on National Latin Exam
Admitted into NHS
Admitted to a gifted program in my school
National Achievement Semi-Finalist</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Classically Trained Pianist (11 years): private lessons, participated in a couple ensembles, performing at my music school (I was selected to perform in more exclusive recitals there), "Top Talent Superior Plus Ranking" from National Piano Guild for 3 years</p>

<p>Classically Trained Oboist (4 years): member of lots of ensembles (founder of one)</p>

<p>Classical Languages: I study Ancient Greek and Latin outside of school with a tutor over skype because I ran out of courses in my school. Ancient languages are one of my quirky passions :)</p>

<p>Church Activities: some volunteering, youth group, helping with a bible study my family helped start</p>

<p>Student Government: secretary of a school student government group for a couple years</p>

<p>Drama: actor for one year, pit musician another year</p>

<p>There are a few other minor things, but these are my main ones.</p>

<p>Summer Activites:
Took a math course, an ancient Greek course, teaching at a chamber music camp, participated in a summer festival on French composers</p>

<p>I think my essays are pretty unique and interesting. My recommendations should be pretty good. Please be honest in your responses! Don't kill me if I made any spelling/grammar mistakes. I wrote this pretty fast.</p>

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<p>You look pretty good, but nothing is certain.</p>

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<p>Wow, this is a pretty impressive record! Just wondering, do you do any sports?</p>

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<p>I don’t know what a ‘cyber school’ is but it sounds absolutely awesome.</p>

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<p>Thanks Everyone. I don’t play any sports. Smeagolgollum, I have no athletic ability! Jazzed, while they aren’t in all states, cyber schools are becoming more popular in Pennsylvania. Basically, you can have virtual classes where you meet in an online classroom. However, most of the classes I take are “self-paced” classes where you are given a textbook, a website which provides online lessons, and a list of assignments and exams to complete before the end of the semester. You communicate with teachers through email. If you are good at learning independent and want to move at a faster pace, cyber schools can be a great option. I’m writing my common app essay on how I decided to transfer to a cyber school. The experience has gotten me interested in unorthodox teaching methods. It has inspired me to possibly pursue a career in education. I would love to start my own school someday!</p>

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<p>Mm, you’re an URM with decent scores and an interesting story. Your ECs are nothing fantastical but it shows a consistent interest in music which is always good. I say you have a decent shot, not a great one, but you do have a chance.</p>

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<p>Being URM you do have an advantage. However, you may need to improve your SAT2 if possible as it is required for Princeton.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the input. My goal is to retake the subject test.</p>