<p>To avoid the clique "Chance me," I tried to go with a more inventive title... </p>
<p>Anyways, looking beyond the sub-par SAT scores, how much weight would you give to me ECs? (In particular a year abroad).
I don't think I'm the stereotypical "Harvard bound" student. I go to a small school in the middle of NH and my life is far from centered around academics. I think, at the very least, I can be considered very well-rounded. What are your thoughts?</p>
<p>SAT Is - 730cr, 700m, 780w (Why math is my lowest score, I have no idea...)
SAT II - Haven't taken. Taking Spanish, Lit, and Math II.
4.5 weighted GPA (4.3 scale)
Top 10% of class
Course work this year: AP Comp. Sci, AP Calculus, AP English 12, AP US History, and independent study in German. </p>
<p>ECs -
Junior year spent abroad in Chile.
Varsity Soccer: 9 (jv) 10, 12
Varsity Alpine Ski: 9, 10, 12
Varsity Tennis: 9, 10, 12
Math Team: 9, 10, 11
Student Representative on the district School Board: 12 (nominated my principal, elected by students. Only student rep. on board. Attend all meetings).
Student Council Member: 9, 10
LifeSmarts member: 9, 10, 12 (captain). 5 member team that competes in an economics challenges. 9th grade: 2nd place at states. 10th grade: 1st place at states, 4th place nationally. 12th grade: TBD
FBLA Member: 10, 11, 12 </p>
<p>Work: I work at a marina, and have done so since the summer of Freshman year. I've also worked weddings and functions at my dad's restaurant since I was 14. </p>
<p>Recs:
I have 2 teachers lined up that will give me great recs, as will my guidance counselor.
Also, the superintendent of the school district has offered to write a recommendation, as has the chairman of the Rotary district which includes NH and VT. </p>
<p>Other:
I speak Spanish fluently. I also speak German (proficient) and can read fluently in Portuguese.
I do waterski competitions... although I don't think I'll incorporate that on my application. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>