<p>Hey all, </p>
<p>I had a question about the recommendations. I know they require one academic teacher, your counselor, and you have the option to add another recommender. Does this optional recommender have to be a teacher? </p>
<p>No, I don’t think so. I used my boss, because I presumed it’s like the Common App’s additional recommender. Good luck!</p>
<p>It doesn’t have to be another teacher. I would definitely look to get a third letter from someone who offers a unique perspective not touched on your app yet (although that very well could be another teacher). I’m in the SFS now and remember my third application was from the gubernatorial nominee I worked for in 2010 which provided a lot of personal insight into the political aspect of my application whereas my teacher and councilor could not do so. </p>
<p>@Cedardog thanks! Actually, since you’re in the SFS. I hate those chance me things, but would you be so inclined as to take a look at my resume? </p>
<p>I’m in the college and wouldn’t mind looking it over real quick also if you wanted.</p>
@hoyasaxacc thank you so much! Here’s my resume:
GPA: 3.87
SAT 1: 1920 (R/M combined: 1290)
SAT IIs: US History (710), Spanish (550), Literature (740)
Advanced Classes:
12th Grade: AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, AP US Government, AP Spanish, AP Comparative Government, AP English 12, AP Art History, Chinese IV
11th Grade: AP US History, AP English 11, AP Biology, Spanish V, Chinese III
10th Grade: Math Analysis/ Precalculus, AP World History, World Literature and Composition II, Chemistry
9th Grade: Algebra II/ Trigonometry, AP Human Geography, World Literature and Composition I, Global Ecology
Specialized Classes:
Global Connections, Global Systems, Global Media Analysis, International Business and Trade, Global Cultures, International Careers, Global Issues
Language Proficiency:
Spanish I to AP; Chinese I to IV
Work Experience:
World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads Intern
Extracurricular Activities:
THS Model UN Conference (THSMUNC) (1)
Class of 2015 Organization (4)
Model United Nations (MUN) (4)
Student Council Association (SCA) (4)
Global Studies Honor Society (GSHS) (3)
Chinese Honor Society (CHS) (1)
KLMS Leadership Workshop Staff (KLMS LW) (4)
Starlighters Dance Company (8)
NSLIY Alumni Association (1)
The Asia Society (1)
Leadership Accomplishments:
THSMUNC: Secretary General/ Founder (12)
MUN: Secretary General (12), Undersecretary General (11)
Class of 2015: President (11), Publicity Chair (10), Vice President (9)
Chinese Honor Society: Community Outreach Chair (12)
KLMS LW: Counselor (12), Staff Coordinator (11)
SCA: Executive Board (10,11,12)
Honors and Awards:
(9-12)GSWLA Tallwood High School Honors Student
(9-12) 400+ Community Service Hours, 150+ Cultural Points
(12) WMHSMUN Honorable Delegate
(12) AP Scholar with Distinction
(11) State Department’s NSLIY Scholarship Study Abroad Winner- China
(11) Model NATO Challenge Scholarship Award Winner
(11) Interviewed on NPR’s Hear Say Talk Radio
(11) Accepted to Norway Delegation to International Youth Peace Symposium
(11) William & Mary Book Award for Excellence in Leadership
(11) ODUMUNC John Grazarian Award for Diplomacy
(11) ODUMUNC Honorable Delegate
(11) WMHSMUN Verbal Recognition
(10) SCA Exec Council Member of the Month
(9) GSWLA Student of the Month
Senior Project:
My senior project analyzes how supranational organizations will adapt to the shift in the security paradigm, with the guidance of my mentor General Phil Jones, Chief of Staff at ACT NATO HQ in Norfolk. For my action plan, I am developing THSMUNC, the first ever Model UN conference for middle school students in the Hampton Roads area. I am currently training a volunteer staff of 40, funding the program in conjunction with Old Dominion University, and creating a fun-filled educational day for 400 delegates.
International Accomplishments/ Experiences:
2014 Asia Society 100,000 Strong Student Ambassador
2014 State Department’s NSLIY Scholarship to China (summer- 2 months)
2014 Model NATO Challenge Student Diplomat
2013 Legacy International’s Global Youth Village Participant
2013 GSWLA Northern Ireland- US Exchange Program Education Summit Speaker
2012 EF Tours World War II and the Western Front Study Tour
Conferences and Workshops:
2013- 2014 Old Dominion University Model United Nations Conference
2012-2014 William & Mary High School Model United Nations Conference
2013 The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities Annual Connections Institute
2013 Legacy International’s Global Youth Village
Essays:
Activity Essay: Model UN and how it taught me to learn
Personal Statement: Either using an essay where I correlate my personality to the color red or my personal statement I used about my trip to China
Global Issue Essay: The right to political advocacy OR my senior project essay on how supranational organizations adapt to the shift in security paradigm
Thanks so much!