<p>Ok, this is my second chance thread with the last one coming right before applications</p>
<p>Minor things:
-Attend a very ghetto school that somehow has the IB program. A big mistake I made in my first 2 years was relying too much on the overworked counselor (about 500 students per 1 counselor). I ended having a huge gap in my ECs by 11th grade.
- Asian immigrant and first generation college student.
- California resident (for UCs)</p>
<p>GPA: 4.83 weighted. 3.9ish un-weighted
Hardest coarse load offered with all IB/ PIB classes from freshman year except P.E and a year or orchestra. </p>
<p>Testing (ahh, my greatest weakness): Retaking all these tests</p>
<p>SAT: 660 W, 660 M, 610 R. (from one sitting)
SATII: Biology- 720 Math Level 2- 670
Act: 31 Composite </p>
<p>ECs: I might not have a lot of stuff, but I spend a lot of time on each item. </p>
<p>Rotary Interact- Founder (11), President (11, 12)
Piano- Played for 10 years. Didnt really perform in any competitions but was accepted into the UOP summer music camp and chosen by the city symphony to attend guest artist master class. Other than that, I played in a lot of private and public recitals (at least 2 a year) and will be sending in a CD.
Golf- Varsity team (11, and guaranteed for 12)<br>
IB club- Member (9, 10, 11, 12)
Red Cross- Youth volunteer (12)
Reading tutor (12)</p>
<p>Im planning on opening an online business within this summer selling wholesale golf products. </p>
<p>Work:
Youngrowth Toys Inc. (10, 11, 12): Im a rep for a lot of youth sales and I earn my wages in form of donations of surplus items. So far I have donated to Red Cross, Another high school, and soon donating to Rotary Interact, IB club, Toys for Tots, and Salvation Army (total donations will be worth at least $2000).
Other than that, I get commission for sales and that includes $6000+ worth of sales with over $4000+ in profits. </p>
<p>Awards: Im also pretty weak here</p>
<p>Rotary Youth Leadership Award 11
IB Certificate of Merit 10,11 (12)
Franklin High Honors Award 11(12)
Principles Honor Roll Every semester of school </p>
<p>Hobbies and Interests:</p>
<p>Economics and Business- Since the IB program at my school doesnt offer ECON classes, I read a lot of books on stocks and investing.
Self Improvement- Trying to work out at least twice a week and read a few books on mental self improvement. I lost 20 pounds in 10 grade (It was brutal!)</p>
<p>So thats it for my chance thread. The schools Im thinking of are UChicago, Stanford (EA), UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC, and one of HYP (if I even have a chance) with a major in economics. Thanks in advance to any replies.</p>