<p>Hi there! I've recently discovered this site and think that it's great that people are willing to give each other advice on their chances of acceptance at "top schools." Reading about everyone's EC's have been equally intimidating and inspiring. What I'd like to know is, given my EC's (which I'm afraid are a bit too run-of-the-mill) and academic record, can I hope to have a shot at admission to semi-top-tier schools, such as UCLA and NYU? </p>
<p>Regional, Medium-sized Catholic School
GPA: 4.1 W, Top 10% (or higher, it's not released) of class
SAT I: 2110 composite
Haven't taken subject tests yet.
Took AP Bio, AP Lang, and AP US History this year; planning on taking AP Stat, AP Calc, AP Lit, and AP Gov next year.
ECs: Student Government (Homeroom rep, Secretary)
Chorus/Select Chorus
Diocesan Chorus
School and Community Theatre
Writer for local teen newspaper
Cheerleading (Varsity Letter 3 years, Captain)
PFEW (Business Competition)
HOBY student ambassador
School student ambassador
Church Youth Group Mission Trip
Vacation bible school leader
St. John's College Summer Academy
Forensics (NCFL, Qualified for Nationals 2 years in a row)
NHS (President)
Peer Listener
American University Communications Summer Program
Millersville University French Program</p>
<p>Awards and Honors:
Multiple Department Awards (French, English, Chemistry)
High Score on National French Exam
Pro-life Essay Contest Finalist
National Merit Scholarship Commendation
Won Marketing Competition at Business Camp
Honorable Mention, 1st place in School Science Fair (2 separate years)
Honorable Mention in County Science Fair </p>
<p>I intend on majoring in either Marketing or Communications. Any advice on how to bolster my resume would be appreciated! Also, I'd be more than happy to "chance" you as well! Thanks :)</p>