Do I have a shot? NYU, Syracuse, BU....

<p>I am a senior this year and very nervous about applying to colleges...
So far my choices are NYU, Syracuse, Boston University, St. John's College in Sante Fe, University of Puget Sound, University of Rochester, Scripps College, Kalamazoo College, and Smith College
My Stats:
3.75/4.00 GPA
ACT 26
Top 25%
(my low scores are due to stressful family problems and issues that I've been dealing with throughout the entirety of my high school career. It's difficult but I managing to not let that be the sole excuse for my less than stellar academics)</p>

<p>Course Load:
AP-4 score
1 current AP class (only 5 AP classes offered at school)
2 honors english
1 College-Credit English
Advanced Spanish all four years
College-credit math
various other social sciences, natural sciences, and government courses
course load deemed stronger academically by counsler according to school </p>

<p>Academic Achievements:
Noted for Straight ‘A’ Honors by high school
Noted for High Honors by high school
National Honor Society Membership
High School Academic Scholastic Award
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Celebrating Success Award & Recognition</p>

<p>Activities and Club Participation:
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) member- 4 years
Spanish Club member- 4 years
Student Outreach member- 3 years
Young Adults Arts Club for the Oneida Nation Arts Program- 4 years
GSA (Gay and Straight Alliance) member- 3 years
High School Human Growth and Development Committee- 1 year
Be The Change Team member- 2 years
Senior Mentor- 1 year
Native American Culture Club member- 4 years
*very involved in each and committed (I do not just sign up I actively participate in each to the best of my ability)</p>

<p>Sports:
Tennis all four years
JV Tennis Player
JV Tennis Player/Captain
Awarded Most JV Matches Won for entire season
Varsity Tennis Player
Varsity Player Award
Awarded Most Improved Varsity Player
Received Varsity Letter
Played at #1 Girls Doubles
Varsity Tennis Player/ Captain
Varsity Player Award
Finished 3rd in Bay Conference
Willow Creek Tennis Club (WCTC) Tourney # 1Doubles
Consolation Champions
Marinette Tournament #1 Champions
Played at #1 Girls Doubles </p>

<p>Musical Involvement: (only did for freshman year)
Marching Band Alto Saxophone player
Competed in State Competitions
Placed 4th in Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) State Final Competition
Placed 2nd in Youth in Music Minnesota State Competition
Concert Band Alto Saxophone player
Solo Ensemble Festival Participant</p>

<p>Summer Programs:
Attended the Native American college preparatory program College Horizons for two years one at Lawrence University and one at University of Rochester
Studied abroad in Ireland, Wales, England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands where I learned the political systems, history, culture, art, and languages of each country</p>

<p>Volunteer Work:
I traditional dance and fancy dance at Native American Powwows supporting my ethnic heritage as well as learning and understanding the history
Helps with grandmother’s business dealing in aromatherapy
Volunteered at Oneida Nation Nursing/ Retirement Home
Rings Bells for the Salvation Army
Takes part in African Drumming Classes with my grandmother that raises money to support families in Guinea-Bissau
Oneida Nation Arts sponsored by the Oneida Tribe (teaches painting and drawing classes to the youth group children)
Volunteered at the Oneida Public Library (organizes books as well as reads to the after school program children while helping to watch after them)
Miss Representation (speaks to and encourages young women and girls in local community about the importance of a strong woman in society and why it's important to understand that a woman is much more than a media portrayal)
I consider myself more involved in my community than at my school because I spend many and countless weekends volunteering my time to my involvements</p>

<p>*if it helps, I'm a full-blood Native American (Oneida, Creek, Seminole, Patawatomi) and female
I was also a Questbridge applicant but did not receive the scholarship</p>

<p>I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT IF YOU GUYS WOULD HELP ME TO SEE IF I HAVE A SHOT AT ANY OF MY SELECTED COLLEGES. HONEST FEED BACK PLEASE. Thank you :)</p>

<p>You’re native American? I would say you have a pretty good shot at su, bu, st johns and a couple of other ones. Nyu might be a serious reach though…</p>