<p>I know that it may be annoying reading through these, but I am honestly not sure where I stand in terms of applying to Yale (and other colleges at a similar level). I greatly appreciate any feedback and comments, thanks in advance.</p>
<p>Grade: Rising Senior
Ethnicity: Black/African American
^^I'm not 100% Black, does this really matter for applying as an URM?
Gender: Male</p>
<p>GPA: Unweighted: 3.88; Weighted: 4.70
^^The reason my GPA isn't 4.0 (Or close to it) is because of my freshman year. I guess this can be looked at as a good thing (or at least better than having my bad grades in 11th grade?), but I'm not sure. Breakdown as follows: (Year: 1st Sem/2nd Sem)
Freshman Year: 3.4/3.9; Sophomore Year: (4.0/4.0); Junior Year: (3.8/4.0).
Class Rank (based upon weighted GPA): 6/200-300 or so? My school is extremely competitive with students loading up on AP classes (Our #1 has a weighed GPA of like, 4.9).</p>
<p>SAT: The worst part of my app by FAR. I am hoping to improve these scores in October, but for now:
Math: 770
CR: 640
Writing: 700 (10 Essay)
Total: 2110
Subject Tests: Currently have a 750 in Math II, but I am planning to retake it (Should I?), and take Chemistry as well (which should be 750+)
I'm also considering taking the ACT (Any advice on this?)</p>
<p>I've taken 12 AP Classes so far (3 Freshman, 5 Sophomore, 4 Junior), and I am in an IB Program, so I also took 2 IB classes this year (Chemistry and Music).
Notable AP/IB Exam Scores: Calc BC (5); Chemistry (5); Statistics (4); Music Theory (4); European History (4); Microeconomics (4); Psychology (4); and a couple 3s (which I'm not so proud of).
Senior Schedule: IB Math HL, IB English HL, IB Psychology HL, IB Latin SL, Theory of Knowledge, AP Art History.</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
(1) Soccer: I've been playing Club Soccer (Travel Team) for 10 years now. I have been on my High School Varsity team for all 4 years; and I will be team captain this coming year.</p>
<p>(2) Music: I've been playing the piano for 12 years, and compete in statewide competitions (which I have been recognized for).</p>
<p>(3) Tennis: I've been playing tennis for all of high school, and played 2 years of Junior Varsity; as well as two years of Varsity (including my senior year). I got 2nd place in the district at the #3 seed this year, and won the district at #2 doubles with my partner. Next year, we are projected to advance to the state tournament.</p>
<p>(4) Mu-Alpha-Theta: I have been a very dedicated member of the Mu-Alpha-Theta team all throughout middle school and high school. I have won multiple awards at the regional and state level; too many to list here.</p>
<p>(5) Junior Classical League: I have been a member of the Junior Classical League (Latin and Greek Honor Society) for 4 years. I have been the vice president of the club for two years along with my close friend; the president.</p>
<p>(6) Key Club: I've been in my school's Key Club (Service Club) for a couple years, and I am treasurer for senior year. The club has been extremely small and hasn't done too much in the past, so my friends (the other officers) and I want to get the club up and running again, and we want it to be extremely successful.</p>
<p>^^I hope this is not too much, and I also hope it's not looking like I'm just trying to overload. I am extremely dedicated and love being in every single one of these clubs.</p>
<p>Awards:
Numerous Mu-Alpha-Theta Awards. A few of these are:
Statistics-Top 10 in State; 2nd in Region (2009)
Quadrilaterals-Top 20 in State (2008)
Part of a Statistics team-3rd in State; 1st in Region (2009)
Part of a Calculus team-Top 5 in State; 1st in Region (2010)
Cum Laude on the National Latin Exam
Honorable Mention in Big-Bend Tennis and Soccer
AP Scholar with Distinction</p>
<p>Volunteering:
Spent the summer at a local summer camp counseling youth.
Various activities at the local Natural Museum of History
Activities associated with Big-Bend Kids Incorporated
Written Tests and Volunteered for the Annual Rickards Invitational (Math Competition in which hundreds of students attend)</p>
<p>Work Experience:
Worked for 6 years as a youth and adult soccer referee.
Worked for 1 summer as a camp counselor.</p>
<p>Additionally, my Grandfather attended Yale so I have legacy I suppose. Also as a fun fact, the Yale Undergraduate Admissions building was named after my great-great-grandfather (Henry F. English).</p>
<p>I just read through all of this and realized it was incredibly long. Sorry for dragging all of this out, but I'm really curious.</p>
<p>Once again, thank you SO much for reading through this (or skimming :)) and thanks in advance for your input. It is greatly appreciated.</p>