<p>Also, I have talked with so many people about Cornell, Duke, and JHU and its gonna come down to an Early Decision this fall to one of them. Please take some time to evaluate where you think I may best fit reading my profile below:</p>
<p>-Profile:-</p>
<p>-Asian Indian from New Jersey</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT I- 1480/ Math IC - 760, Math IIC - 800, Bio- 790, Physics- 790, Latin- 750, Writing- 640/</p>
<p>8 APs: Biology, AB Calc, BC Calc, Latin: Vergil, Chemistry, Physics B, English Language, Statistics
-Mostly 5's and 4's</p>
<p>Grades:
Freshman year, I had attended a prep school in which I received a 98.5 average with the highest GPA of a 4.2/4.2 with the most difficult courses and perhaps ranked in the top three students academically.</p>
<p>(Sophmore-Senior)
I attend an elite boarding school, Deerfield Academy, where about 33% of the seniors attend the Ivy Leagues. At this difficult place, I, personally, have an 88 average. The school, however, does not rank. The kids who get accepted to Harvard, Princeton, or Yale get around a 90-93 average. Thus, this school is very competetive and a feeder to the top universities. I am on target for perhaps the lower end of the Ivies and other great institutions.</p>
<p>I actually just graduated and I enrolled at Vandy but I am taking a year off. I did not get into Cornell RD and got waitlisted at JHU. My current plans are to attend a biomedical science college in India, do research, do many community service in the neighboring areas and in hospitals, and come back with a solid foundation entering pre-med in college. I hope this is a good idea to benefit myself as an individual and also for colleges to look upon.</p>
<p>As I mentioned, I graduated from Deerfield. This past year, I didnt apply ED which could have been a mistake. 7 out of 7 who applied ED to Penn got accepted though most are crew recruits. I, however, have no connections. Cornell - 4 out 4 ED (3 ED) and Duke (2 out of 2), however, no one applied to JHU. I really want to attend either Duke, Cornell, or JHU but my inclination is towards Duke. I feel like I can put up a great chance ED to Cornell or JHU but I wonder if it is risky in the competetive nature of applying to Penn or Duke ED? Also, Cornells ED rate is about 42%. Also, another question, as I take a year off, will colleges consider and lean towards primarily on my senior year grades and what I do the year off?</p>
<p>P.S.- Those sat IIs and 4 additional Ap courses are new and after the deadline that I am adding for my re-applying process this year so I dont want you guys to consider that the same results would proceed again this year.
Also, I realize the 640 SAT II writing is bad, but I heard that they may not consider writing so my 1480 is pretty legit as one component.</p>
<p>I have a great list of extra-curriculars which I have not compiled yet but will do so. But I have had many leadership obligations and awards with a well-rounded base that ranges from amazing,
- excellent community service from all kinds with many hours and extends to an international scope.
-Dance for 5 years and choreographer and leader of various genres. We have an excellent program
-Vbaseball 2 years - went to new england championship. Varsity Soccer and swimming for 1 year.
-Debate with a few awards. Math team with many awards and great scores & percentiles nationally.
-President of several significant clubs that have made impact on the community and to myself. -Dance, Yoga, Black student Association, Vocal percussion-
-Piano for 7 years- taking lessons, performing in recitals and bands. Some accapella (vocal percussionist).
-Big Brother/Math Tutor/Buddy system/Head Tour Guide/Technology Proctor/Website Editor/Hospital Volunteering</p>
<h2>I have additional great activites plus awards whcih I have not listed. But most ly, I hope what I have done in such an environment and caliber of my school is what will be impressive to colleges.</h2>
<p>Reccs: 7 reccs (too much probably, but I know the will read it as they will provide different perspectives on myself)
-2 history, 1 Latin, 2 Science Reccs from (India), 1 Advisor, 1 Dance Teacher</p>
<p>-Also I will send a dance tape and resume as well as a reserach report of work I do from India. Also I may send in my US history term paper.
-Also, my grandmother passed away during exam week during a term where I received an average of 83. This was sophmore year and I hope Duke understands this number as I will be sure to write a letter.</p>
<p>There is just one thing that boggles my mind and that is the mere fact of acceptance rates. I know Cornell has a 43% ED rate, JHU has a 50% ED rate, and well Duke - 32 or 31% ED rate. So, I know I shouldnt focus on these numbers and talk rather on my passion. However, for me, I personally would be the happiest at Duke and also really happy at the other two.</p>