Early Chances

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<p>I'm a junior and I just wanted some early feedback to help me as I move into 2nd semester.</p>

<p>Race: White
Gender: Male
State: MS (I go to a very small private school in MS with very few EC opportunites)
ACT: 30; 12 on writing (I know this needs to rise, and I'm certain it will. I just thought it would be a good indicator)
Taking SatIIs later this year. Nobody I know has taken these tests, but as it's required for admission, I'll obviously be taking them.<br>
Class rank: 1st by a large margin; I'm taking the most difficult course load, but we only have 4 APs
GPA: 4.00 UW</p>

<p>Activities</p>

<p>-National Honor Society-Vice President (will most assuredly be Pres next year)
-Founding contributor of a literary monthly distributed throughout the community
-Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership(HOBY) Volunteer-working at the local seminar in Jackson this summer as well as the International conference in D.C.
-Historical Society-Founder, Pres
-Charter member of Mississippi State University Community Band
-Helped develop the first Quiz bowl team at my school
-Project Homestead Rep for my school-I help implement food drives, etc.
-Involved in research on Civil War sites in the area
-Golf team
-Conducted a Community Leadership Workshop through HOBY
-paged in state senate
Awards</p>

<p>-Highest Average in every class I've taken so far
-chosen as the ambassador for my school at the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership seminar in Jackson
-chosen out of the 300 students in Jackson to attend the World Leadership Conference in D.C. (essay about the experience?)
-First Annual Community Achievement Award
-I have a good chance at NMS (because of the low cut-off for MS)</p>

<p>More to come</p>

<p>I know this is not at all spectacular by any standards, and I realize that much of my stats are left to blind speculation. However, given my MS location and my initiative within the community, do I have a shot? Thanks for your time.</p>

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<p>juniors... don't fret about harvard.</p>

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<p>I know the whole "wait until later to fret about college" plan. I feel like this way, though, I can get a head start on my worrying! Anybody have any input?</p>

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<p>you have solid ECs and a stellar gpa, get nice sats and a higher act and youll have a great shot</p>

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<p>Thanks! Anybody else?</p>

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<p>bump please</p>

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<p>Yeah, you've definitely got a great foundation for Harvard. Your leadership and commnity service are obviously spetacular. I would try doing some research during the second semester. A good project could solidify your chances.</p>

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<p>bump please</p>

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<p>I think you have a really good chance.</p>

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<p>I think you have a really good chance. Be sure to write about something in your essays that makes you unique and helps you stand out.</p>

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<p>Any other opinions? I'm going to try for TASP, but from what I can gather, the chances there are pretty minimal.</p>

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<p>bump (ten characters)</p>

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<p>Anybody want to tell me my chances?
 S.A.T.
 Scholastic Aptitude Test
 1360
 720 Math
 640 Verbal
 630 Writing
 700 Biology
 650 Math IIC
 650 Chemistry
 A.S.V.A.B.
 Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
 A.F.Q.T. Score - 97%
 G.P.A.
 Grade Point Average
 Unweighted - 4.0
 Class Rank<br>
 3rd out of 360 </p>

<p>Ninth Grade
 Attained Straight A’s for both semesters
 Earned Academic Letter
 Actively involved with S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
 Actively involved with Play It Safe
 Co-founded and was the acting Co-President of F.M.P.A. (Future Medical Professionals of America)
 Earned Red Cross C.P.R. Certification
 Earned Red Cross First Aid Certification
 Earned Scuba Diving International Certification
 Earned BSA Lifeguard Certification
 Actively involved in the Boy Scouts Of America
 Position of the Junior Scoutmaster ( the highest boy ranking position in the Boy Scouts)
 Involved in the Order of the Arrow (the National Honor Society for Boy Scouts Of America)
 Sat for the S.A.T.’s </p>

<p>Tenth Grade
 Attained Straight A’s for both semesters
 Earned Academic pin
 Earned Presidential Student Service Award
 Accepted to participate in the National Youth Leadership Conference
 Actively involved with S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
 Actively involved with Play It Safe
 Actively involved with F.M.P.A. (Future Medical Professionals of America) as the Co- President
 Visited Walter Reed Medical Center
 Attending Sam Rhine’s genetics conference at Wesley College
 Participated in Locks of Love
 Participated in Relay for Life
 Arranged for Medical Guest Speakers
 Actively involved with F.B.L.A. (Future Business Leaders of America)
 Became Acting Treasurer
 Attended the regional competition for F.B.L.A.
 Placed first for the entire Eastern Shore for Business Math
 Placed 3rd for Business Math in the state championship for F.B.L.A.
 Actively involved in Stephen Decatur High School Track
 Dual events as a discus thrower and a shot putter
 Participated in both the Regional and Bayside competitions
 Earned Sports letter
 Earned the Minds in Motion Award
 Actively involved in the Boy Scouts Of America
 Position of the Junior Scoutmaster ( the highest boy ranking position in the Boy Scouts)
 Involved in the Order of the Arrow (the National Honor Society for Boy Scouts Of America)
 Earned the Eagle Scout Award (the Highest award in the Boy Scouts of America)
 Earned Eagle Palms
 Earned Red Cross C.P.R. Certification
 Earned Red Cross First Aid Certification</p>

<p> Earned Red Cross C.P.R. For The Professional Rescuer
 Senior Lifeguard for Ocean Pines
 Sat for the S.A.T.’s </p>

<p>Eleventh Grade
 Attained Straight A’s while taking three AP courses (Biology, Calculus & European History)
 Accepted to participate in the National Youth Leadership Conference
 Actively involved with F.M.P.A. (Future Medical Professionals of America)
 Attended Sam Rhine’s genetics conference at Wesley College
 Attended the Light the Night Walk for Leukemia
 Participated in Locks of Love
 Arranged for Medical Guest Speakers
 Aided with Tsunami Relief
 Actively involved with S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
 Attended Y.E.L.L. (Youth to Eliminate the Loss of Life) Conference
 Helped with Prom activities
 Helped with Senior Week activities
 Actively involved with Play It Safe
 Actively involved with F.B.L.A. (Future Business Leaders of America) and became as the Treasurer
 Actively involved with Connections Community Service Organization
 Surfing with Seniors (teaching the elderly how to use computers)
 Attended American Diabetes Association Walk for a Cure
 Wrote grants to obtain project funding
 Participated in Adopting families to assist during the holidays
 Actively involved with Investment Club
 Actively involved with DeMolay (the Junior Masons organization) as the Vice-President
 Actively involved with the DEEP Youth Group
 Actively involved in Ocean City Christian Church
 Actively involved in the Boy Scouts Of America
 Position of the Junior Scoutmaster ( the highest boy ranking position in the Boy Scouts)
 Attained Brotherhood Membership in the Order of the Arrow (the National Honor Society for Boy Scouts Of America)
 Earned Eagle Palms
 Earned Red Cross First Aid Certification
 Sat for the New SAT
 Earned Red Cross C.P.R. For The Professional Rescuer
 Participating in Stephen Decatur High School Track as both a discus thrower and a shot putter
 Participated in U.M.E.S. Science and Math Competition
 Accepted into Harvard’s Summer School Program to take courses in Principles of Genetics and Biomedical Ethics.
 Attended Regional and Bayside Track meets.
 Participated in Relay 4 Life cancer society fundraiser.
 Became a member of the National Honor Society
 Sat for AP tests in the subjects of Biology, Calculus AB and European History</p>

<p>Summer and Beginning of 12th Grade
 Attended Harvard College for the Summer
 Volunteered for the Harvard College Summer School Blood Drive
 Participated in college preparatory courses at Harvard University in:
 Taking effective notes
 Reading Strategies I: When is it OK to Scan, Skim, or Skip?
 Reading Strategies II: Remembering What You Read
 Time Management Skills
 Stress Management
 Preparing for and Taking Tests and Exams in College
 Making the Transition from High School to College Writing: Meeting the challenges
 Member of the Harvard Extension School Democrats Club
 Participated in intramural sports including volleyball and ultimate frisbee
 Actively involved in Summer Servers Program community service organization
 Senior Lifeguard for Ocean Pines
 Sat for AP tests in Biology, Calculus AB and European History
 Member of Harvard Chess Club
 Member of Academic Team
 Interned at Atlantic General Hospital in the Emergency Room
 Sat for the SAT II in the subjects of Biology M, Chemistry and Math II
 Maryland Distinguished Scholar: Semi-Finalist
 Member of F.M.P.A.
 Member of Connections</p>

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<p>start your own thred bdibble..</p>

<p>to the OP
you got a 12 on ACT writing and 36's on the other 3 sections???
What the hell?</p>

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<p>what do you mean? I got a 12 on writing, and a 30 overall on the four multiple choice tests.</p>

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<p>Writing is out of 12 bonehead.</p>

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<p>my bad,
i read writing and thought english...
if you had a 12 in one of the 4 sections, you would need perfects on the others to have a 30 composite..</p>