<p>Lately I've been incredibly anxious about getting into college. I was hoping that someone could help quell my fears or help me set lower goals.</p>
<p>GPA: 3.7/4.1
(Top 13% or 14%) </p>
<p>Freshman Year
Honors English 9
Honors Civics/American Studies
Honors Geometry
Honors Spanish 2
Honors Biology
Visual Basic
Gym</p>
<p>Sophomore Year
Honors English 10
Honors International Studies
Honors Trigonometry
Honors Spanish 3
Honors Chemistry
French 1
Gym</p>
<p>Junior Year
AP Lit and Comp
AP American Studies
AP Calculus AB
Honors French 3
Honors Spanish 4
Honors Physics
Honors Organic Chemistry</p>
<p>Senior Year
Studying abroad in France with Rotary
(I can't decide if this will help or hurt my chances)
My GPA will be frozen at my junior year</p>
<p>SAT's
2130
(reading:730, math: 660, writing: 740)
I'm a little concerned about the math, but due to study abroad I don't know if I can retake it</p>
<p>Ec's (years as of end of junior year)
150 hours hospital volunteer(3)
VP of Thespians club + student director (3)
Color Guard in Band(2)
Part time job sophomore and junior year at craft store(2)
NHS(1)
French Club(2)
Spanish Club(3)
Rotary Interact(3)
WIRC (2)
(They are a little weak but I can't do much about it now. The only one I can do over seas is NHS)</p>
<p>I would ideally like to study international relations/business or biology </p>
<p>Schools I'm applying to
University of Pittsburgh
Penn State
Case Western
University of Michigan
Northeastern
Boston College
Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated!
I will chance back!!
Thanks</p>
<p>So here’s the deal:[ul]
[<em>] Your study abroad program sounds like an incredible opportunity, so 1) don’t do it or not do it because of what colleges might think; adcoms’ supposed opinions shouldn’t dictate how you lead your life, and 2) regardless, colleges will probably love it, as you’re stepping out of your comfort zone.
[</em>] Your SAT is still over 2100, which is great for those schools.
[/ul]</p>
<p>Keeping that in mind…
University of Pittsburgh: low match / safety (if you’re a PA resident)
Penn State: safety
Case Western: low match
University of Michigan: high match
Northeastern: low match
Boston College: high match / low reach</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>For the most part I agree with Thebeatlestoday. However, I think Case Western is a high match. Best of luck!</p>
<p>University of Pittsburgh: Yes, you will get in
Penn State: safety, Yes
Case Western: You will be accepted
University of Michigan: maybe
Northeastern: yes
Boston College: Probably</p>
<p>You are very realistic (unlike many other posters). Don’t worry, you are on target.</p>
<p>@Thebeatlestoday: Thank you for your helpful advice and even more for your perspective. I know you are right, most of the time I’m super excited(!!!) to go on exchange, but sometimes I get a little freaked out about college. Ultimately my higher education (and exchange) are about personal growth and learning. It’s nice that someone who’s accomplished as much as you have is able to give me that advice.:)</p>
<p>@Smithg1227 Thanks for your opinion I will definitely keep that in mind and will be sure to chance you back.:)</p>
<p>@nervedoctor: Thank you, it is really relieving to hear that I am realistic and on track. I’m sort of a worrier so it is nice to hear that type of feedback from a parent that has already been through the process and has a child in a really good school.:)</p>