Could you chance my son, please?

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<p>Hi all,
My son is going to be a senior,will do senior year in a medical intro program, and take AP Bio, AP Calculus and AP English Lit and Language in his home school. His averages were 94 in 9th grade, 92 in 10th grade, and 89 in 11th grade, with an 81 in Honors Pre-Calc. (None of those grades were weighted, even though he has been in advanced or honor’s subjects every year - we don’t weight the advanced classes.) He has gone above and beyond what the school offers, skipping a year of history, taking the AP US History in 10th (he got a 5 on the test.)</p>

<p>His SATs were not great: 640 Language, 650 Math, 550 Writing, PSATs were mcuh better, I think the prep class got him thinking strategy instead of just taking the test (he is a good test taker.) SAT II in US History 770, Math I 690, Math II 610.</p>

<p>He took the ACT totally cold, got a 32 composite, English 30, Math 31, Science 34, Reading 33, Combined English/Writing 28. He may retake in September.</p>

<p>He wants to be a Chem major, possibly pre-med with another major in Govt/Political Science. He met a few professors when he visited, he loved them, chatted for quite a long time. He is very outgoing, loves history, loves to talk to adults and other bright people.</p>

<p>Extra-curriculars:
-10th to 12th Skiing, will be Captain 12
-9th to 12th Soccer, will be Captain 12
-9th to 12th baseball
-Academic Quiz Bowl, 10th, 11th, and will do it next year: qualified for Nationals 10th and 11th
-Effective Schools 11th, 12th
-School Play 11th
-Band 9th, 10th, 11th, will do it 12th
-National Honor Society
-Spanish National Honor Society
-AV Media Club 9, 10, 11
-Area Ski Team 9, 10,12
-Volunteer 130 hours area ski team
-Volunteer math tutor 30 hours

  • President Rotary Club, for 12th Grade
  • Odyssey of the Mind, 9th, 10th
    I know there are some more activities, but I cannot remember them right now.
    Financial aid is definitely part of the decision but we could meet the family expected contribution as defined by the online calculators.
    Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks so much,
    Adigal</p>
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<p>I think his grades are average and it will depend on how he presents himself. If he is realy outgoing then he should interview in person. Since Bates does not require test scores, I would eliminate sending the SAT's but would definitely send the ACT. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Just fyi: I think it will pretty much impossible to double-major in Chem or BioChem (Bates has no "pre-med" major but rather a set of suggested pre-med courses) and Politics. With the general educational requirements and the heavy lab load in any science and the heavy reading load in Politics, it would certainly be a major challenge--doable but not adviseable for people who want to also enjoy the great EC scene at Bates. Also, keep in mind that Chem and Politics only offer majors (no minors). In case he is interested in something like public health he might be able to design an interdiciplinary major that involves courses in key departments. Good luck.</p>

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<p>His averages were 94 in 9th grade, 92 in 10th grade, and 89 in 11th grade,>></p>

<p>The downward trend is what concerns me. Colleges prefer either consistency or an upwards trend. His first semester senior year grades will probably be scruntinized carefully to see if he's regained his footing. He might consider giving the ACT a try to see if he can bring up his test scores, or going SAT optional.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the info - I appreciate your responding!</p>

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<p>Here are his updated stats - anyone willing to chance him? </p>

<p>Thanks:
ACTs - June 2007, Composite 32, Writing 28, Essay 8/12
ACTs - Sept 2007, Composite 34, Writing 28, Essay 8/12
SATs - April 2007 (sent to schools, unfortunately)
CR 650 Math 640 Writing 540 </p>

<p>• GPA: 93.58; Class Rank: 5 out of 100
• AP US History, Grade 10, Score of 5
• AP Calculus, Grade 12
• AP Biology, Grade 12
• Pre-AP English Literature and Language, Grade 11
• High Honor Roll, 11 of 12 quarters</p>

<p>HONORS and AWARDS
• Most Diplomatic Award, Model OAS Competition, Grade 11
• National Qualifiers, Academic Quiz Bowl Team, Grades 10, 11
• Reserve Champions, Post Star Academic Quiz Bowl, Grades 10, 11
• College of the Holy Cross Book Award, Grade 11
• Spanish National Honor Society, Grades 10, 11, 12
• National Honor Society, Grades 11, 12</p>

<p>EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Academic Quiz Bowl Team, Grades 10, 11, 12
- Qualified for National , Grades 10, 11
- Reserve Champions, Post Star Academic Quiz Bowl, Grades 10, 11
- Second Chair, Grades 10, 11
- First Chair, Grade 12
• Odyssey of the Mind, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• Audio-Visual Club, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• Effective Schools, Grades 11, 12
• Drama: Junior Play
- Played major and multiple characters
• Drama: Senior Musical
- Part not yet determined</p>

<p>SPORTS
• Varsity Soccer, Grades 11, 12; Captain, Grade 12; JV Soccer, Grades 9, 10; Captain, Grade 10
• Varsity Skiing, Grades 10, 11, 12; Captain, Grade 12
• Varsity Baseball, Grades 11, 12; JV Baseball, Grades 9, 10
• Local Mountain Ski Team, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12</p>

<p>MUSIC
• Band, Grades 9, 10, 11
• Chorus, Grade 9</p>

<p>VOLUNTEERING
• Assistant Coach, Youth Soccer Program, Grades 9, 10
• Assistant, Local Mountain Ski Team, Grades 11, 12
• Operation Santa Claus, Grades 10, 11, 12
• Math Tutor, Grades 10, 11</p>

<p>He is currently trying to decide what schools will be ED; he loves Bates, Colby, Wesleyan and Conn College. He doesn't want to waste an ED on a super ridiculous reach.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>