Hey CC! I am an African American male senior at Trenton Central High School who is hoping to study history and political science in college. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for colleges. If you could, I would like if you reply if you could divide the schools in reach, match and safety lists. Below are my credentials. (I just pasted my activity sheet.)
I was accepted to the NJ Governor’s School of Public Issues. I didn’t go.
I go to Trenton Central HIgh School where average combined SAT score is like a 700. 60% Dropout Rate.
SAT: 700V, 470M
Recommendations: Princeton University Preparatory Program, Two Teachers I know really well. They are really good.
GPA: 3.0 (By 2nd semester should be like a 3.4)
PRINCETON MODEL CONGRESS, 2002-2005
*Senator, 2001
Bill: Abolishing the Electoral College: Failed by a Way of a Tie, 13-13-2
*Representative, 2002
Bill: Apology for Slavery: Passed Committee, Passed Full Session 41-37, and Signed By President; Full Session Honorable Mention Award
*Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 2003
*Attorney General, Won a Gavel
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION, September 2002-Present
<li>Freshman and Sophomore Senator, 2002-2003 </li>
<li>SGA Junior Class President, 2003-2004 </li>
<li>School Management Team, 2002-2004 </li>
<li>Vice President of SGA at Trenton Central High School, 2004 </li>
<li>Student Representative, Trenton Board of Education, 2004-2005 </li>
STUDENT, COLLEGEBOUND AT COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY, Summer 2000-Summer 2001
Description: The Pre-College Program, titled Collegebound at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), is designed to prepare students, in grades nine through twelve, from Abbott schools and high distressed municipalities in New Jersey for gaining college enrollment and completing academic programs which lead to career fields in science and technology. Established in 1986, the structure of this program enables students to interact with college faculty and staff, and to use the facilities of a major college.
STUDENT, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY PROGRAM, 7/2002- 6/2005
Description: Princeton University Preparatory Program (PUPP) is an initiative, administered through the Teacher Preparation Program, and designed to prepare high potential, low-income students from Trenton, Ewing and Princeton High Schools for viable candidacy for admission into and success within highly selective colleges and universities. It is premised on the conviction that, while financial aid is essential to access to higher education for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, the more challenging task is to help these students acquire the experiences and skills they need to gain admission into those universities and, once there, to help them succeed and to take full advantage of the opportunities these institutions offer.
INTERN, ASSEMBLYMAN WALTER GUSCORIA, 1/ 2003- 7/2004
Description: Duties included aiding the Assemblyman, constituent services, letter writing, mail opening, State House errands and filing
YOUTH COORIDATOR AND INTERN, TRENTON DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE, 9/ (2002-2004) - 11/ (2002-2004)
Description: Coordinated Youth Efforts, Outreach to Trenton Public Schools, Canvassing Neighborhoods, Aiding City Chairman
INTERN, EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICES, 12/2003-Present
Description: Research on Trenton Central High School & City of Trenton, Student Interviewer for Documentary, Video Development
I work as an policy intern at a public policy insitute in Trenton, NJ. I am also on the Trenton Board of Education.
Now the bad part! I have like a 80.00 GPA. I think that is like a 3.0.
I have applied to:
Northeastern
Brandies (Had interview with alumni interviewer who used to work at the public policy institute I work at.)
Trinity U in Texas
Trinity College in CT
Howard
Hampton
Case Western
Rutgers
Bucknell
Tulane
Colgate
Drew
That is all. Tell me what you think about my chances. I am kind of nervous b/c of my grades. Additional college suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks in advance for answering. If you reading this Northstarmom, I just want to say hello.