<p>Hello! I'm going into sophomore year, and I would like some honest opinions on what I could do to increase my chances for college. </p>
<p>Ethnicity- German</p>
<p>GPA UW- 4.0
SAT scores CR 600, M 540, W 560, E 09 (I know they're pretty bad, but I'm planning to retake in junior/senior year. Also, I've been wondering, do colleges average out multiple SAT scores, or do they just take one's best? I've taken the test twice now, both times for John Hopkins Talent Search)</p>
<p>Honors- Freshman- Honors English; Sophomore- Honors History, Biology and English; Junior Year (projected) AP Spanish 4, Honors Chem, English and History Senior Year (projected) AP Spanish 5, AP Physics, AP Government AP English</p>
<p>EC's
Swim team, want to continue for all four years
Active involvement in local and school theater
Environment Club, Co- Founder
Interact Club, a community service club at my school, so far I have volunteered 30 hours at various community and charity functions. This year I plan to volunteer at the local hospital and home for the elderly, in addition to the club.
Cycling
Membership and involvement in Redwood Writers, oldest writing club in nation
On the staff of the school newspaper</p>
<p>Other stuff
Poetry has won first place in county fair, second in Redwood Writers Youth Writers contest for students ages 14-21, has been published in school literary magazine
2 open heart surgeries for heart defect, soon to be 3
Esphoria resulting in severely impeded motor skills
2 year participant in JHU CTY Talent Search
Student of the Month, June 2006
Member of GATE, (Gifted and Talented Education), a program in my district that challenges students</p>
<p>I've always wanted to go to Smith or Berkeley. I would really appreciate any suggestions on how I could reach that goal. Thanks!</p>