Hi guys!
I’m an incoming senior and am starting to go on college visits this summer. I want to do Early Decision to Dyson but would like to know what my chances of getting in are. It would be great if I could get some feedback.
Also, I’m an asian female, which will probably get factored into the decision. lol
Standardized Tests:
SAT (Retaking in October): 2180- 700 Math, 750 Critical Reading, 730 Writing, Essay 10
ACT: 35- 35 English, 34 Math, 34 Reading, 36 Science, Essay 10
PSAT: 227
SAT Subject Test Math 2 (Thinking about retaking): 770
SAT Subject Test USH: 780
SAT Subject Test Literature: 800
Junior Yr Schedule+AP Scores: Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Spanish IV, AP USH (5), AP Biology (4), AP English Literature (5), AP Human Geography (5)
Senior Yr Schedule: AP Calculus BC, AP Econ, AP Gov, AP Spanish, AP Psychology, AP Chemistry, AP Lang
GPA: 4.47
Clubs:
National Honors Society
Debate (Public Forum)
-Two time national qualifier
-Two time state semifinalist
-Captain
DECA
-National qualifier in Buying and Merchandising, Hospitality Services, and Marketing Communications
-VP
Music
-Three time gold medalist (Piano), two time gold medalist (Vocal) Indiana State School Music Association Solo Contest
-Northwest Indiana Symphony Piano Duet Winner
Experience:
Northwest Indiana Chinese School- Teacher’s Assistant (2014 - Present)
I volunteer to teach a class Mandarin Chinese. Ages range from 5 to 7. The kids are placed in a class based on skill level and are taught not only the language but also various aspects of Chinese culture such as traditional song and dance, history, and their importance.
Purdue University Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation- Unpaid Internship (Summer 2014)
Using 3D engineering software, we put together a video with a simulation explaining physics concepts. The video has undergone review and will be inducted into the Physics and AP Physics curriculum at my high school.
Kumon- Instructor (2014 - Present)
Kumon is an after-school math and reading program. It aims to help children of all ages and levels become independent learners, and develops academic skills and confidence. I work primarily with Early Learners and Primary Instruction.
Private Tutoring (2012 - Present)
Mostly working with ESL/ELL kids. Due to budget cuts at my school, many transfer students do not get the resources they need to be successful in primarily English speaking classes. I help with translation services (Chinese, Spanish, French) and classwork.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago/Asian American Institute- Paid Internship (Summer 2015)
Illinois gov. Bruce Rauner recently cut $60 mil from Chicago Public Schools. I am conducting research and organizing information to create a report at the end of the Summer that will explain fully the social and economic impact of these cuts on the large immigrant/refugee community in Chicago. There will be an exhibit downtown in October to showcase my team’s findings. Also shadowing the main attorney as he meets with legislators from the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Bernie 2016 Presidential Campaign- Volunteer Coordinator/Campaign Builder (Summer 2015)
10-20 hours a week doing jobs such as moderating online forums for volunteer coordinators, interpreting large spreadsheets of data, writing and editing guides and materials for volunteers, maintaining a FAQ for volunteers, and working directly with senior organizers on staff at campaign headquarters
Thanks for any/all help in advance!