Got my acceptance letter today.
Objective: ED2
SAT I (breakdown): 1350, writing and reading 690, math 660
ACT (breakdown):n/a
SAT II:
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.3
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 46/307
AP (place score in parenthesis): AP Euro (3), AP Physics(2), AP US History(4), AP Language(3), didn’t send any of these
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Comparative Government, AP Language and Composition, AP US Government
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):
Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Journalism, Soccer JV, Internship with AP US History teacher
Job/Work Experience: I worked in the orchard since I was 11 years old in the summers. I worked as a waiter my junior year.
Volunteer/Community service: Red Cross Volunteer, Put down I had to drive my parents around and translate for them
Summer Activities: Boys State
Essays (rating 1-10, details): Common app was a 9.5. I talked about my experience working in the orchards , experiencing inequality compared to my peers and how my hardships helped me develop my desires for the future. Richmond was essay was a 6.5. I picked a question that asked what programs or policies would you implement in your state and talked about making an interstate through Lynchburg, subsidizing energy companies to switch to clean energy, and giving drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants with a tax.
Recommendations (rating 1-10, details):
Teacher Rec #1:APUSH Teacher - 9-10/10 I was her intern and she writes great things. Focused in on my integrity and how I always say yes when she asks me to do something
Teacher Rec #2: Talented and Gifted teacher- 8-10/10 She told me that I was one of the first students she’s ever had who she’s really been astonished as far as my parents’ immigrant background .
Counselor Rec: 8-10/10 I know my counselor really well and spend much time in her office. When I asked her to write it she told me she would spend additional time on it.
Additional Rec:
Interview:
Other
Applied for Financial Aid?:Yes
Intended Major: Economics
State (if domestic applicant): Virginia
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: 50-60k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Mexican-American, First Generation, Also possibly considered Native American due to grandparents.
Reflection
Strengths: Essays and Rec letters
Weaknesses: GPA, SAT ( even though one of highest in my school) , EC’s
Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: I think my application was well rounded and reflected a student who is on a mission to serve his people. I knew many of Virginia’s state politicians went to this school and I think they liked it.
Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: No where else yet
General Comments: The entire process was up to me. My parents didn’t do much except feed me throughout the process. Anyways, we’re all super excited though. First person to go to college. Everyone said U of R would be a reach but look at me!!!