<p>Hi there! I'm a freshman in CD 1(I believe) and I'm not exactly asking for chancing me to get into NCSSM, I'm more so asking for things that I should do to help.</p>
<p>My classes this year are;</p>
<p>Honors Environmental Science- A
Honors World History- A
Geometry- B(I know, but it was one point from an A sadly)
Vocal Music 1- A</p>
<p>Spanish 1- A so far
Honors English- A so far
Vocal music 2- A so far
Health/Gym- A so far</p>
<p>Extracurriculars; Math club, Science club, did two plays at the local theater, Varsity tennis, Viking Voices, Honors Chorus, Relay for Life for two years, yearbook staff, Teen Court, , Tech Support for the community theater, DECA</p>
<p>Awards; Student of merit from 7th to 9th, 8th grade English award</p>
<p>Volunteering; I volunteer at the local Art Gala, I organized my schools can food drive, and I volunteered at the Granville Art Festival</p>
<p>I also have applied to Dukes Junior Volunteer Program and I am trying out for soccer. If there is anything you would like to tell me just post here or PM me! And if you have any questions, just ask! Thank you all so much!</p>
<p>Some of my best friends are applying to this program.
What you need to work on:</p>
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<li><p>It may kill you but you need to take Honors Algebra 2 and Honors Pre-Calculus your sophomore year. If you don’t it will decrease your chances dramatically. </p></li>
<li><p>I recommend that you also double up in Science classes. I was told that Chemistry was on the admittance test. Hint Hint… So take Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry.</p></li>
<li><p>Try to get more community service activities in. That is a major thing at NCSSM.</p></li>
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<p>Other than that your stats are pretty decent. Do some research on this site and you will find people who got in and how they did it. Most had a 1800+ SAT by the way.
If you happen to have anymore questions just let me know and I will be happy to answer them for you. Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks! and I am planning on taking honors Algebra 2 over the summer and doubling up on my science courses. Community service is a bit hard to find around here, but I am definitely trying!</p>
<p>laurenjeffries - If that’s your real name, you should change your member ID. It’s just never a good idea to disclose your actual identity to strangers on the internet . . . Just close this account, open a new one, and continue from there. :)</p>
<p>Firstly, CD 1 I think is the Coastal plain’s area and a bit inland, correct? If so, that district is not as competitive as the Raleigh, Charlotte or Greensboro areas and that is to your advantage. Also, I agree with all that has been posted (including not posting your real name).</p>
<p>NCSSM wants well rounded students. Work on your community service and emphasize what you do outside of school. Lots of strong SAT scores and academics coming through the admissions office. Try and standout beyond that. Sports? Music? Clubs? Who are YOU, aside from a bright and motivated student? This is what was passed on to us from students who have gotten in and via the admission office. Your local theater participation standouts to me. You don’t see that a lot.</p>
<p>Finally, try and do some math/science things or really adventerous things (travel abroad with a service group, etc.) over the summer. There are camps and pre-college programs in NC and all over the country that you can still apply to. Those show drive on your part.</p>
<p>You will be okay either way. And remember that some factors you cannot control (do they need more boys or girls, blacks, whites, asians, etc., more athletic kids or artists?.. and on and on it goes). </p>
<p>Oh, one last thought…be sure your science and math teachers know you and will write a solid letter or rec.
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<p>I will definitely change my name, but I have one last question. Do any of you have any good summer programs I could check out that would stand out to NCSSM? or during the school year programs, either one works! Thanks!</p>
<p>@StandfordOneDay: & @laurenjeffries: Summer Ventures is only for rising juniors and seniors. I am applying this this program and hoping to be admitted for the medical research program at ECU.
Also, you should volunteer at a local hospital. This will show NCSSM that you are really committed to medical research (I assume this is what you are going for.)
Lastly, summer courses are very difficult and time consuming. If you were to take Honors Algebra 2 through NCVPS, (this is the only online provider I would recommend) then you better be prepared to give up 3-4 hours a day. This is because, they are having to squeeze a 32 week course into a 10-12 week course. But its manageable.</p>
<p>OP, it is great that you are from CD 1. I’m from CD 1 also and I actually applied this year (no competition from me LOL). </p>
<p>I would say that you do stand out to me. The Duke program you did and the countless other activities you have done are amazing. I would say that you are a sure shot, but CD 1 is getting more competitive (or so I hear). My school has about 4 or 5 people that have really great chances of getting in, but it all depends since NCSSM is like playing extreme Russian Roulette. </p>
<p>If you ever need any help, just PM me and I’ll gladly help (whether it be SAT stuff or application essays).</p>
<p>I think the deadline to apply for Summer Ventures has passed for this year, but there is always next summer. There is the Duke TIP program, which is deadly expensive, but they have some neat science and math programs. Volunteering is ALWYAS good.
Is ECU the only location that offers medical research for Ventures?
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lol )</p>