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<p>I was born in Russia and moved to Israel when I was one year old. I moved to the United States when I was 12.5. English is not spoken at home. I also speak Hebrew , Russian and a little bit of Spanish and Arabic. </p>

<p>I attend a private jewish high school.</p>

<p>The grading system is as follows: </p>

<p>100-99-4
98-97-3.9
96-95-3.8
94-93-3.7
92-91-3.6
etc</p>

<p>GPA: 3.75
Act: 31
SAT II Hebrew: 800
SAT II Literature: 740</p>

<p>Essay: great
Reccomendations: LA, SS, executive director of the Anti Defamation League, school counceler. </p>

<p>EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: I recently received a startup grant from Youth Venture, a social entrepreneurship foundation, for a city-wide, youth, interfaith organization . </p>

<p>Cello Lessons: 2003-present
Cascade Youth Symphony: 2005-present
Violin: 1995-2002
Varsity tennis team: 2001-2006
Interfaith Youth Core Conference: Spring 2006
Israel Advocacy Conference: Winter 2006
Rally for Darfur in Washington D. C: Spring 2006</p>

<p>COMMUNITY SERVICE AND JOBS: </p>

<p>Founder and president of an interfaith organization: 2006
Spearheaded Eat for Darfur: 2005,2006
Washington State Coalition for Darfur: 2005,2006
Tutoring and preparing kids for their Bar Mitzvahs: 2003-present
Sunday school teacher at Temple De’hirsch-: 2006
Lifelong Aids Alliance Volunteer: 2003- present
Friendship Circle Volunteer: 2005-present
Hopelink Child development Center- 2004-2006
Babysitter and Nanny: 1999-present
Internship for the Anti Defamation League: Summer of 2006
Dining Out for Life Volunteer: Spring 2005 and 2006
Arabic class : Summer 2006
J-Vibe teen advisory board: 2005- present
Volunteer for the Aids Walk: September 2005, September 2006.
University of Washington Coalition for Darfur: 2005-present
Organized a school program on Darfur: fall 2005
Organized two food drives at school: fall 2005
Organized a Holiday party for the Jewish Family Service: Winter 2005
Organized school assembly for Israel’s Independence Day: Spring 2006
Sold shirts to benefit Darfur: 2006 school year
In charge of the Eat for Israel project which helped raise money for victims of terrorism: 2006 school year
This year, as Chesed/Social Action Chair:
I planned a blanket making project that will benefit Peace on The Street for Kids on the Street.
I planned a program on Darfur
I planned a program to benefit a homeless shelter
I planned a program for school to commemorate Martin Luther King.
I planned a program for school on global warming.
I planned a program on modern-day slavery
I planned two foodrives
- Founder of a monthly foodbank program that benefits the Jewish Family Service.
- Founder of a a student mentorship program.</p>

<p>Honors:</p>

<p>Recipient of a start up grant to start an Interfaith Organization: 2006
Bellevue High School honor roll: 2001
President and Student council representatives for Community service: 2006
Friendship Cirlce president: 2005,2006
Friendship Circle volunteers of the month: spring 2006
President of Friendship Circle: 2006-present
Little Prince Award: 2006
Recipient of a grant from Youth Venture: 200
School community service award: 2006
Nominee of The Prudential Spirit of Community Award: 2006</p>

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<p>At first glance, it appears that you would be a nice fit. Are there any other academic honors or SAT I scores to report. What year are you in high school?</p>

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<p>I am a senior in high school, I am taking the SAT I for the first time today. My school does have a dean's list , however you can only get on it if you get a gpa above a 3.94.</p>

4

<p>I'm surprised that you didn't take it the first time in 11th grade. Does that mean that you only get one shot at it? Anyway, Good luck with the test.</p>

5

<p>You look "heady, nervy, and intellectually exciting" to me. Can't see why they would even consider rejecting you. Have you interviewed with the wonderful northwest Smith rep yet? (If you need, I can send you her e-mail and phone - send me a private message if you need.)</p>

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<p>This webpage may be of some help for other students. Note:Non traditional students are required to have an interview with an admission officer.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.smith.edu/admission/alumna.php%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.smith.edu/admission/alumna.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p><a href="http://www.smith.edu/admission/alumna_return.php%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.smith.edu/admission/alumna_return.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>Excellent chance, Columbiagirl. Your SAT II Lit score shows that you've mastered English.</p>

<p>Even if you don't do as well as expected on the SATs, Smith is known for looking at the "whole package" - and you seem to have everything else. If you are serious about Smith, then I highly recommend that you make an "official" college visit (that is, make sure you register at the admissions office) and schedule an interview with an admissions officer. While many Smithies were slam-dunk candidates, many others were admitted based on the admissions office's prediction of success at Smith despite a less-than-perfect high school record. Smith takes chances with some women - and those I've met who claim they were in this last group said that they made a strong case for themselves both in their essays and during on-campus interviews. These women are especially dedicated to Smith, and I think Smith knew they would be.</p>

<p>Of course, most admitted students have fantastic high school records, and, glancing at yours, I'd say that you fit in nicely. You'll just have to wait until you receive that letter from Smith to see whether they agree with me. :-)</p>