<p>Hello.</p>
<p>I am currently beginning my senior year of high school. Out of the colleges I have toured up to this point, I am leaning towards Colgate University; however, I understand that the acceptance rate is on the low end of the spectrum and that is what worries me. </p>
<p>At our school, we do not use a system of GPA, but instead, NGA, which is an average of all grades. My NGA currently sits at a 95. I am within the top 10% of my graduating class, with a rank of 30 or 31 out of roughly 380. I took two AP classes as a junior: AP US History and AP Economics, and received A's in both. This year I am taking AP Psychology, AP Literature, and AP Statistics. </p>
<p>I have played basketball for my entirety at my school, making varsity last year as a junior. </p>
<p>I am a member of National Honor Society.</p>
<p>I am also an executive member of a club started in 2011 by a close friend of mine, for which I have volunteered and fundraised over the past two years. </p>
<p>I am also currently working at a local pharmacy as a sales associate and plan to stay there throughout the end of senior year.</p>
<p>My SAT scores are currently not very strong. I scored an 1820, with a 550 in reading (580 first time around), 610 in math and 660 in writing with a 10 on the essay. I plan on retaking them one last time before I submit any applications. </p>
<p>I am also hoping to become a member of Student Government and German club (have taken German from eighth grade onward). </p>
<p>If I apply to Colgate, should I apply ED? I know as of now my SAT scores and EC's are the two things really holding me back. If Colagte is more of a reach than anything, what other schools should I consider as far as my resume goes? </p>
<p>My intended major (although not yet certain) is most likely going to be Political Science, with a minor in either Psychology or Economics. </p>
<p>Thanks for any and all help and recommendation in advance!</p>