<p>Ok, So here is the dealio. I am very interested in Stanford, Penn, and Georgetown. However, I realize I may be on the longer end of the spectrum for all of these schools, but I want to know your thoughts on me and my chances.
Stats: </p>
<p>GPA: 3.9 (all A's in high school, except a couple B's beginning of sophomore year, and every single honors course available and I have taken up extra classes each tri of junior year to add on to my workload. I have also taken the most rigorous possible course load). I believe that I will have the highest GPA in the class, although my school does not rank.
SAT: 1st time on very little sleep... M: 650 W: 670 CR: 730 (I realize these are quite low for these schools. I have been working on them and plan on retaking in May. I have been consistently scoring above 700 on math now and writing I should be able to get above 700 as well since I really bombed the essay last time)
I will probably be a National Merit Commended Student.
AP's: My school does not offer AP's due to its self styled curriculum. I am taking Stats, US History, and Lang
*I go to a small private school, which almost always has very competitive students who go to top schools. </p>
<p>EC's: I am student body VP. I am also on my school's Academic team and we won regionals and placed 3rd in the state this year.
One of my main interests is human rights and international (doings/relations/happenings?). I am the president of our school's Amnesty International chapter. I am also an active member of the school's Community Service Leadership Team and have won volunteer awards. I am also active on the school's Green Team.
Summers: Last summer I went and volunteered for a month in a West Africa human rights firm (albeit not much was accomplished). This summer I am attending Boy's State, going to Georgetown JSA to study international relations, and coming home and getting a job.
Sports: I am a cross country runner (33rd in state meet), a varsity tennis player, and a nordic skier. </p>
<p>State: ID
Hooks: Legacy at Stanford (Parent is not major donor, but has given gifts of around 50k. Do not know if this would play any role whatsoever)
Race: White
Miscellaneous Info: I spent my freshman year abroad in France with my family and went to an international school. </p>
<p>Thanks for your time! Like I said, I love Penn, Gtown, and Stanford. I am trying to figure out which one to apply to early and what my shots are.</p>