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<p>I am a freshmen in high school, and I am very worried about high school. Is this resume good enough for ivy league/top 20 school? Thanks.</p>

<p>GPA: 4.0 (unweighted), 4.26 (Weighted). Expected GPA after Senior Year (If I keep it up) 4.6-4.8</p>

<p>PSAT (Is this good? Any advice?) 164. 66% of sophomores.</p>

<p>Resume:
Academic Achievements:
-Principal's Award- Highest recognition for written story as chosen by principal for sixth grade students.
-Academic Excellence Award- Highest academic recognition given by principal (based on nominations by a panel of teachers) to seventh grade student (two awards each for male and female students).
-President's Education Award- For maintaining an "A" average throughout middle school.
-National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) member and Vice President (William Mason Chapter)- Became a member by maintaining an "A" average, showing leadership, and demonstrating service. Nominated through an interview by a panel of teachers to be Vice President of the NJHS.
-1st chair Euphonium for the highest middle school band, and high school intermediate band (Middle school band was winner of several awards).
-Superior rating for Solo and ensemble competition 3 years in a row- District competition, highest rating.
-Director's Award- Best musical talent for sixth grade band, as selected by musical director.
-Area Honor Band- Top euphonium player for county school district, as chosen through an audition and recommendation by music instructor.
-State Select Band- Invited to participate in a Virginia state select band to perform in Europe during Summer 2010.
-Mr. Mac Orbeth Physical Education Award- Annual award given by physical education instructor to sixth grader who demonstrates dedication and character through athletics.
-Battle Books Team Captain- In 5th and 6th grade I was selected to a reading competition (through a test) eight consecutive times where I was named captain all eight times (by my classmates). Our sixth grade team won one of the four competitions held that year.</p>

<p>Personal Achievements:
-Nominated to freshmen executive board- part of student government, one of 5 members selected.
-Freshman basketball team - made the team with no previous experience.
-Big Buddies- Participate in program through high school that gives mentally challenged students a friend to have.
-Travel Hockey- A/AA/AAA level hockey since age 7.
-Baseball- Named to Little League All-Stars for three years, All-Star team District runner up for two years, Majors team town champion for one year. Played age 13U and 14U travel baseball for the Vienna Mustangs who were ranked top ten in the nation for 13U age.
-Lacrosse- Learned a new sport at age 14 for a U15 county travel team. Team finished as District runner up.
-Football- Learned a new sport at the age of 13 in the humility of not winning any special titles.
-Swimming- Swam for Country Club team for 4 years with no special individual recognitions, but for a team that won the league championships 3 years in a row.
-Debate Camp- Attended one Summer of debate camp, and was chosen as team captain for the affirmative argument side.
-Community Service- Was a "Big Buddy" for the Friday Friends Forever organization through my Elementary School (program was to develop mentors for mentally and socially challenged students).
-School Vice President- Elected by my elementary school to be Vice President during grade 6.
-School 5th Grade Senator- Elected by my elementary school to be Senator during grade 5.</p>

<p>Thanks for your help!</p>

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<p>nothing matters from middle/elementary school. at all. so ignore everything from then. Your gpa looks fine, your psat is not good at all. NMS, have around a 210-220 junior year, depending on what state they’re from. Its good that you’re focused on getting into a good school, but youre a freshman…relax! pursue your passions. enjoy high school. meet some girls.</p>

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<p>Chill, you’re a freshman. Don’t worry about your PSAT or about getting NMS. Perhaps you could start practicing SAT papers, but other than that, focus on your work and extra curricular activities and enjoy yourself. Don’t force yourself to do stuff right now just to fluff your application.</p>

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<p>Resume:
Academic Achievements:
-National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) member and Vice President (William Mason Chapter)- Became a member by maintaining an “A” average, showing leadership, and demonstrating service. Nominated through an interview by a panel of teachers to be Vice President of the NJHS.
-Area Honor Band- Top euphonium player for county school district, as chosen through an audition and recommendation by music instructor.
-State Select Band- Invited to participate in a Virginia state select band to perform in Europe during Summer 2010.</p>

<p>Personal Achievements:
-Nominated to freshmen executive board- part of student government, one of 5 members selected.
-Big Buddies- Participate in program through high school that gives mentally challenged students a friend to have.
-Community Service- Was a “Big Buddy” for the Friday Friends Forever organization through my Elementary School (program was to develop mentors for mentally and socially challenged students).</p>

<p>I reformatted your “resume” for you :] Nothing in elementary or middle school counts. </p>

<p>Have fun during your winter break and don’t worry. I’m sure you’ll get in somewhere great.</p>

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<p>dude, your a freshman, I wouldn’t post a chance thread yet.</p>

<p>and for ECs do things you like. Think about it, how many ppl in this world are doing ECs that “Harvard would like”? Too many to count. Do stuff that’s different and show a passion for it</p>

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Go browse other CC forums. you’ll get more useful info there :D</p>

<p>Be sure to self-study AP tests and do ECs you like</p>

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<p>please tell me this is a ■■■■■.</p>

<p>“was chosen as team captain for the affirmative argument side” - ***? if this ISN’T a ■■■■■. what kind of debate do YOU do?? this absolutely doesn’t exist.</p>

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<p>haha fuzzfirebunny, if i could facebook like your comment i would :P</p>

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<p>K a few things</p>

<p>You need to relax…your a freshman…high school is not as stressful as it sounds</p>

<p>here are some tips:</p>

<ul>
<li>stay committed to things you enjoy!!!</li>
<li>do well in school</li>
<li>take a challenging course load</li>
<li>In my opinion PSAT is useless…your better off just studying for the real thing</li>
<li>Anything that is not done in your years of high school is most likely not going to be even looked at</li>
</ul>

<p>overall: it seems like you are really just doing this for the sake of doing them </p>

<p>I dont want to offend you…i am just stating my view</p>

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<p>ok so…

  1. stuff from middle school doesnt count
    2)calm down UR A FRESHMAN, there IS more to life than just college. have fun! (atleast for freshman year!..)
  2. whats ur race/location?
  3. whats ur courseload? ap’s yet?</p>