<p>Asian Female(Indian) </p>
<p>SAT - 750 Math, 600 Critical Reading :( and 690 writing (12/12 in essay) - 2040
Retaking SAT in December</p>
<p>Took SAT II today..... Am pretty confident about getting an 800 in both Math II and Chem... Bio - Am expecting something around 750-780</p>
<p>GPA: 92% - (Not sure about the grading scale).. Think that works to around 3.8 from the GPA Calculator I used.... </p>
<p>My school doesnt offer AP courses, but I've taken the AP equivalent of the following - The toughest offered by my school</p>
<p>4 years of
Maths(Through multivariable calculus)
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
English</p>
<p>2 years of</p>
<p>History
Geography
Civics
Economics
Native Language</p>
<p>Extracurriculars</p>
<ul>
<li>I have been learning an exotic art form called Tanjore Painting since grade IV and have learnt the piano for 7 years.</li>
<li>Have given recitals in Bharatnatyam, Kathak - Indian dance forms</li>
<li>I have taken part in several oratoricals and debates, at school level, district level and national level and won first prize in all</li>
<li>Have avid interest in writing - Have won many district level creative writing and poetry writing contests</li>
</ul>
<p>Leadership </p>
<ul>
<li>Member of the student Council</li>
<li>Class President from class IX </li>
<li>Editor of the wall magazine of the school</li>
<li>Editor of the school yearbook</li>
<li>Editor of the school's newsletter</li>
<li>Intra school Culturals and Talent Programmes Secretary</li>
<li>Quiz Master for several school quizzes</li>
</ul>
<p>Achievements</p>
<ul>
<li>National Talent Search Exam semifinalist</li>
<li>Distinction in the Geography Merit Exam, conducted by Geography Association of India - Twice</li>
<li>Lead the team that won second place in the Green-I contest, and presented a paper on ecological sustainability and energy effecient school campuses in the International Green Building Congress, Indian Chapter</li>
<li>Was a student delegate for the Parliamentary Committee, Indian Govt. for the petition to look into Adoloscent Education Programme to create awareness among students</li>
<li>National Cyber Olympiad Silver Merit Certificate</li>
<li>Many school awards, including Best Girl Student, Best Student in Science Group</li>
<li>Merit Card citations from class IX to XII for maintaining excellent standard of work in school</li>
<li>Done research projects on molecular biology at the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, India</li>
<li>Conceptualized and designed a terrestrial microscope that achieved high viewing radius and a solar cooker that achieved heating effeciency of around 120 degree centigrade</li>
<li>District level Rank 5 in Yoga</li>
<li>Presented a paper on Ecological Conservation in the Henkel Eco-Petition Awards Contest</li>
</ul>
<p>Community Service</p>
<ul>
<li>Have tutored underprivileaged children for 2 years</li>
<li>Have offered career guidance and counselling to juniors </li>
</ul>
<p>My recommendations are excellent, and I think I can write a very good essay......
Am applying to Ann Arbour, hopefully as a reach school..... Chance me, please!!! Also, what are the safe schools I might apply to? </p>
<p>Comments welcome!</p>