Hey guys! I just applied to these two schools (kind of last minute, without consulting my college advisor), and so I’m looking for some advice! I know at this point all I can do is demonstrate interest, so if you guys have any ways that worked for you, I’d love to know!
Major: Fine Arts
From: Southeast
Notable: Female & Jewish
ACADEMICS:
ACT: 30
UW GPA: 3.77 Weighted GPA: 4.21
APs: APUSH (3), currently taking 4 APs (my school limits # I can take).
**Attends fine arts magnet school.
AWARDS:
Dean’s List for Grade Excellence,
received merit scholarship to attend SAIC Pre-College,
in Mu Alpha Theta for 1 year,
has shown in 2 separate arts galleries.
ECs:
Varsity lacrosse 4 years, captain for 2
On regionally ranked club lacrosse team for 2 years
Worked as cashier for 20 hrs a week during school year
Has had 2 summer jobs (one involving art, one not)
Worked as cashier sophomore year as well
Various leadership roles at community service events at old elementary school since like 7th grade.
SUPPs:
Common App Essay: was about my mother’s seizure / me trying to become a better daughter.
CMU Supplementary Essays: about how I want to attend an arts school that is also within a more conventional university.
Portfolio: I’ve already gotten into VCUarts (20% acceptance rate; top rated program), so, it’s gotta be decent.
RECs:
Probs not that good, honestly. I’m not really friends with any of my teachers.
** I applied RD to both!! Please help me figure out what sort of demonstrated interest (if any) I need to do!