Hello everyone, my name is Jack. I am currently a Sophomore who just finished my first quarter of school. I don’t know how hard it will be to predict, but I was wondering if anyone who has had experience with applying to selective universities could tell me if I have a shot to get into those schools (e.g. Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Colorado School of Mines, etc.) I plan on pursuing a Computer Science degree and hope to land a job at a prominent company.
My cumulative for Freshman year was a 3.949, but sadly my school uses a 4.3 GPA scale so that looks better than what it seems. My GPA for this first quarter was a 4.229 with two weighted classes, Honors Chem and AP World History.
Honors Chem: A-
AP WH: A+
English 2: A-
Advanced Geo/Algebra 2: B+ (I need to bring this up)
Advanced Spanish 2: A+
Scripture 1: A+ (I go to a Catholic Prepatory School)
Photography: A
Extracurriculars:
I am a avid member of Mock Trial (Fake Court, Fake Lawyers)
I take photos for Yearbook (Through Photography Club and Class, but I do plan on writing for the Yearbook next year)
I am a highly active member of our Human Dignity club (Female Rights, Rights for minorities, hot topics, etc)
I am a member of Photography club
I am a member of our Spanish club
I play Ultimate Frisbee (Club)
(Hopefully more)
Outside Achievements(?)
I work (and will work) on a local urban farm that outreaches to the local school and low income families about healthy eating and simple gardening techniques. I have been there since day one.
I am bilingual (conversational) while none of my family is in Spanish
I code on my free time, eventually on Open Source Projects
I am planning on working over the summer on an extensive service and immersion trip
Miscellaneous:
I live in Kansas, don’t know if that helps me
Thanks in advance to everyone!