<p>How can a "average/mediocre" student stand out from a group of "elite/exceptional" students?</p>
<p>I currently have a 3.6, in top 30% public school out of 600, 23 ACT. I haven't been offered as many scholarships, because I'm not exceptional in a specific activity. I have unique interests and life experience, but I'm not exceptional artist, athletic, academic person. My unique interests and experience include playing the cello, being adopted, growing up bi-racial (a Caucasian and Asian parent), being vegetarian for 5 years, barefoot running, achieving random goals and activities. I know the only way for universities to learn about this is by writing a outstanding essay.</p>
<p>How can I prove that I'm just as good or better than students that earned a 34 ACT or ran all-state track?</p>
<p>biracial doesn’t help if the two races are white and asian rofl. Just apply as white, unless you want to shoot yourself in the foot.</p>
<p>your stats are very low, a 23 ACT is barely above the national average. Depending on which year you are, you’re probably better off just getting your ass in gear and studying to improve your numbers than trying to find ways of gimping college admissions.</p>
<p>How is this in any relation to summer programs?</p>
<p>I already got into Michigan State am trying to apply to their summer programs. How can I prove to them that I’m more than and smarter than just a number?</p>
<p>I’m still kind of confused. If you already got in, aren’t you automatically eligible for their summer programs? </p>
<p>Or at least that’s the impression I’m under for most schools.</p>
<p>You can study for the ACT and score higher or take the SAT. There’s a thought.</p>