<p>Hey, I'm a sophomore (going to be a junior this upcoming year) and I was wondering if I'm on the right track for Emory since it seems that it's gotten really competitive lately.</p>
<p>RACE/GENDER: African-American/Male</p>
<p>GPA: 3.75 Un-Weighted, 4.55 Weighted</p>
<p>RANK: 15/442 Un-Weighted, 7/442 Weighted (Top 5%)</p>
<p>EXTRACURRICULAR:
Youth Action Council School Representative
Finalist in National Seat Belt Campaign "Click it. That's the ticket!"
Freshman Leadership Council
Outstanding Freshman Class Service Award
Sophomore Class Secretary
Significant Hours Award
Junior Class Secretary (for upcoming year)
Scholars Symposium
South Carolina Business Week
Clemson's Challenge for Academically Talented Students
Underclassmen Mentor</p>
<p>AWARDS:
Scholars Academy
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Freshman Social Studies Award
Scholars Academy Representative at Community Forum
Whose Who Among American High School Students
National Honor Roll
National Society of High School Scholars
National Senior Beta Club
National French Honor Society
National Art Honor Society
School Winner for National History Day
Certificate of Achievement for Regional Level of National History Day</p>
<p>JUNIOR YEAR SCHEDULE:
Algebra 3 Honors
Chemistry 1 Honors
AP English Language and Composition
AP United States History
AP Art History
Introduction to Philosophy Seminar (Honors)
Global Issues Seminar (Honors)
French 4 Honors</p>
<p>I'm just really worried about the fact that my grade in AP European History is not too good (first quarter-96, second quarter-88, midterm-55, first semester-84 [a C], third quarter-90). I'm confident that I can get a 3 on the exam in May but it's just those few grades. One of my teachers said that colleges will only see the final year grade, which I'm sure will be a B.</p>
<p>I'd say you are in excellent shape. Despite what I used to think, colleges DO only see your final grade, last I heard.</p>
<p>Just wondering though, where does 'Algebra 3' come in the sequence of math courses? I have never heard of it before.</p>
<p>you seem to be on the right track for getting into this increasingly competitive college. one suggestion i have is that you should try to focus your ec's and have leadership positions in them in order to show that you have a passion and direction. but other than that your ec's are strong as well as your rank and GPA. btw, emory only accepts scores of 4 or 5 on the AP exam so you might want to work on the euro class some more. good luck and enjoy your time before you have to apply.</p>
<p>You seem like a nice person, so I will go easy on you.</p>
<p>A member of the "Whose Who of American High School Students" is not an accomplishment. Period.</p>
<p>It's pretty early to be thinking about this stuff. If your SAT scores are level with your gpa and rank - you're in. You look like you're in great shape.</p>
<p>Yeah, a lot of people say that about Algebra 3 lol. It's really Algebra 3/Discrete Mathematics. At my school it's a prerequisite for Pre-Calculus. I don't really see the point since my brother's taking it now and they use a Pre-Calculus book anyways. I think maybe it replaced Trigonometry. Let's see...our track is: Algebra 1, Geometry Honors, Algebra 2 Honors, Algebra 3 Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors, and AP Calculus AB/BC.</p>
<p>Ah yes, maybe I did not enunciate it (or type) clearly enough. Who's Who of American High School Students is NOT an accomplishment. It gets mailed to nearly everybody who is stupid enough to buy a book to see their name in it.</p>
<p>Yeah I know the Who's Who, National Honor Roll stuff isn't a big deal...just tried to take up space lol though that's probably not a good idea...thanks for the advice and replies, though</p>
<p>Sorry for being a little tough. I do have some real advice though</p>
<p>For all of your activities, I would just try to focus on your big accomplishments, of which you do have but is lost in all the trivial matters. Maybe accentuate your community service and role in student government and mentoring...</p>
<p>No problem at all, thanks for advice!</p>