GPA:
88 Freshman Year
91 Sophomore Year
96 Junior Year (so far)
By end of next year will have taken 5-6 AP classes (Only 13 offered at my school) and 2 honors classes.
Test scores:
ACT: 34
Have not taken SAT I or IIs yet, but plan to.
Extracurriculars:
Varsity Golf - Chance at co-captain next year
Varsity Squash
Varsity Tennis
Young [Insert Political Party Here] Club - will be President next year. Debate with other political party club on various topics throughout the year
Model UN - A few awards included with this
Youth and Government - Attend a conference in State Capital each year with what is essentially a mock state government
American Civil War History Club - Chance at leadership positions next year. Meet and discuss various topics regarding the Civil War including trivia and competitions regarding battle strategy
Broadcasted various games for my high school including Football and Basketball
150+ hours of community service
Went on a service trip through my school. Though I was placed (randomly) on the one in my city, we still live away from home for 5 days while serving the poor and needy
Will (probably) be going to Kenya this summer to help work with children in a hospital in the mountains
Planned major in college is Political Science/Government
I know I don’t have good or even decent shot at Dartmouth, but I was wondering if I should still throw an application their way in the fall. I would be a legacy student which is the only chance I have of getting in. With strong essays and personal statements do I have any shot or is it a lost cause?