Hi, I’m applying to GWU early decision and I was wondering what my chances are…
Activities:
Key Club- A club focusing on community service where I was awarded a service award for 50 hours of service at including annual park clean up, serving the homeless in local shelters, and fundraising.
International Studies Club- I am the founder and president of International Studies Club, a club where we learn about cultures from all over the world, fundraise for an elementary school in Peru, and this year we are starting a pen pal relationship with children in Peru.
Senior Mentorship- In senior mentorship I give school tours, provide guidance on campus for the freshmen, and help ease the transition from middle school to high school for rising freshmen.
Kumon Learning Center- I tutored students in Math and Reading in grades K-12 on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
International Studies Abroad- I spent a month in Spain taking Spanish classes at the University of Salamanca, earning college credits.
International Studies Abroad- I spent a month in Peru in a Spanish language immersion and community service program including 40 hours of active engagement at an orphanage.
International Studies Abroad- I spent a month in Costa Rica studying Spanish and working at La Carpio orphanage for young children. I built handrails, painted homes, and did repair work.
Civics & Government Institute- I participated in a small learning community which focused on governmental practices including a mock congress, writing bills, and debating social issues.
Employee at Tommy Lasagna’s Pizza & Pasta Company- Multiple tasks in a new business, including counter duties, phone orders, cashier, serving and home delivery.
HOMECorp- I organized a team of six people to raise money for HOMECorp. Solicited donations, ran fundraiser events. Raised over $12,000.
Classes I’m taking this year:
AP World History
Pre-Calc Honors
AP Spanish Language and Composition
Physics Honors
English 12 Honors
Web Design Honors
My GPA is a 4.400
Both parents didn’t go to college, father is out of the picture.
I am very content with my essay