Chances RD?

<p>Applying RD. Brandeis is among my absolute top choices. I’ve interviewed there and visited twice, doing everything I can to show interest.</p>

<p>Numbers:</p>

<p>Freshman: 3.77, 3.80
Sophomore: 4.23, 4.16
Junior: 4.13, 4.54
Cumulative: 4.11</p>

<p>Biology (2006): “4”
Calculus AB (2007): “4”
Comparative Government (2007): “5” - self-study
English Language & Composition (2007): “5”
European History (2006): “4”
Human Geography (2006): “5”
Physics B (2007): “4”
United States History (2007): “5”
To be taken in 2008: Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language & Literature, French Language</p>

<p>CR: 760, M: 710, W: 750. Going to retake. My SAT IIs so far are Physics 700 and US History 790. Took French with Listening and Math I, and will be taking the SAT I’s in December.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:

  • Harvard Summer School: 2006 and 2007
  • Mock Trial
  • Model UN (elected to committee chairmanship this year)
  • Choral group, madrigal group
  • Spring musical, fall drama (major roles), student assistant to the director
  • National Honor Society
  • Academic Competition Team
  • Yearbook Editor-in-Chief
  • Employed by the school for two years in computer department
  • Vice President of Chorus
  • Student Council Secretary</p>

<p>Awards:

  • National Merit Commended Student
  • AP National Scholar
  • Subject awards in Geography and French
  • National French Contest regional/national winner for two years
  • Asked to serve as delegate to Conference on National Affairs</p>

<p>Essays: I like the one I’ve written; deal with personal development. It’s pretty typical of my style, but at the same time, though the topic is risky, the writing isn’t.</p>

<p>Recommendations: Should be excellent.</p>

<p>Your chances are very good.</p>