<p>Currently, I'm planning on only applying to WUSTL ED. However, if that doesn't work or I decide not to apply ED, I will be applying to: UPenn (reach), WashU (match), NU (match), U of I (safety), and Wisc-Mad (safety).</p>
<p>What do you think of my labels (reach, match, safety) for the schools listed above, and my respective chances for getting into each?</p>
<p>Stats:</p>
<ul>
<li>SAT: N/A</li>
<li>ACT: 35 (35 English, 35 Math, 34 Reading, 35 Science, 11 Writing)</li>
<li>SAT IIs: N/A</li>
<li>AP Scores: AP U.S. History (5), AP Biology (5), AP U.S. Government and Politics (5),
and AP Microeconomics (5)</li>
<li>GPA: 4.0 UW, 5.86 W (on a 6.00 scale)</li>
<li>Rank: 2/482</li>
<li>Senior Class Schedule: AP Literature and Composition, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP
Psychology, AP Spanish, AP Chemistry, and Honors Physics</li>
</ul>
<p>Subjective:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Essay: Obviously, everyone think theirs is amazing. I think mine uniquely manipulates one of my passions (playing the guitar) to get across a fairly refreshing and original message regarding how to live one's life.</p></li>
<li><p>Teacher Recs: Exceptional. One from my AP Bio teacher who loved me, another from my Spanish 4 teacher who is very, very familiar with my academic ability AND extracurriculars, and possibly one from my freshman Honors English teacher</p></li>
<li><p>Counselor Rec: Excellent; he was actually one of my wrestling coaches in middle school (I was a captain) and I am very involved with the counseling office at our school. I'm sure he'll make my dedication and persistence known.</p></li>
<li><p>Hook (for WUSTL only): DEMONSTRATED INTEREST IN THE SCHOOL. I will be applying Early Decision, have visited WashU twice, had an interview on campus, am trying to get an alumni interview, already submitted my pre-application, signed up for the WUSTL pathway, added my name to the mailing list about a year and a half ago, and have even emailed the admissions office numerous times regarding inquiries I had about the application process or school in general.</p></li>
</ul>
<p>Extracurriculars:</p>
<ul>
<li>Football (9): I was an "A" Team starting linebacker for my freshman year</li>
<li>Indoor Track & Field (10, 11, 12): Varsity level 11th and 12th grades</li>
<li>Outdoor Track & Field (10, 11, 12): Varsity level 11th and 12th grades</li>
<li>Key Club (10, 11, 12): I ran two fundraisers for a non-profit food pantry in our area, raising over $500 each time</li>
<li>Student Athletic Trainer (10, 11, 12): Head Varsity Student Athletic Trainer 12th grade, will most likely get an extremely strong rec from the AT himself</li>
<li>Spanish Honor Society (10, 11, 12): Member (we don't have a board or anything)</li>
<li>Mu Alpha Theta (10, 11, 12): Member, fulfilled all service hour requirements</li>
<li>National Honor Society (11, 12): Projected board member (most likely vice president, possible president), fulfilled all service hour requirements</li>
<li>School Ambassador (10, 11, 12): This is a selective group of students chosen to volunteer at school events; it has a service hour requirement that I have fulfilled each semester</li>
<li>Boys State 2011: Went through a rigorous selection process at my school to be admitted to the program</li>
<li>Volunteer Work: Over 100 hours of volunteer work at the same food pantry I raised money for through my Key Club fundraiser; over 25 hours tutoring ELL kids at a local church</li>
</ul>
<p>Work Experience/Internships:</p>
<ul>
<li>Veterinary Assistant (10, 11, 12): Work every week, about 4 hours per week</li>
<li>Tutor (9, 11): In 9th grade I tutored a middle-aged woman from Serbia on the English language/speech, in 11th grade I tutored a fellow classmate on microeconomics</li>
<li>Local College Internship (11): For the entire first semester of 11th grade, I interned at a local college, helping a group of three seniors do research on a jellyfish toxin they though might have the potential to become an anti-cancer drug. I helped out in the lab, listened in on discussions, and even met with their professor as well to discuss the findings and help apply them to my own biology class</li>
<li>Internship at Local Hospital (12): Basically shadowing a surgeon</li>
</ul>
<p>Location/Person:</p>
<ul>
<li>State or Country: Illinois</li>
<li>School Type: Public</li>
<li>Ethnicity: Caucasian</li>
<li>Gender: Male</li>
<li>Other Factors: Will be applying for financial aid (income = ~$80,000)</li>
</ul>
<p>Just so everyone knows, I'm planning on visiting at least Northwestern sometime in August/September, and maybe UPenn as well.</p>
<p>I know that it takes time to read through all of these stats and formulate responses. I truly do appreciate the time all of you take to respond to this thread. Thank You!</p>