<p>Reed college has been my dream school since I first started researching it two years ago. I knew even back then that I wanted to be a math major at a small liberal arts college but Reed seems to provide it in a way no other school comes close to. Academically I love the mandatory Humanities Course with its emphasis on reading, discussing in seminars and writing.Having an entire year to focus on the basis of western society which so heavily influences us even today seems like a perfect way to transition into college. Since my interests span so much more than just math I classical education that Reed offers(I.E. the requirement that each student takes two units in each group as a base for B.A.) sounds like so much learning(academic masochism is always appealing) . In terms of the student body I love Reed because of its liberalness(communism, atheism, free love YAY =)), the thirst for knowledge among the students, and the quirkiness people seem to talk about all the time(Renn Fayre and Paideia). And lastly the location. Portland is one of my absolute favorite cities(coffee and vegetarian food everywhere) and Oregon is one of the most naturally beautiful states I have ever visited. There are so many more reasons I love Reed but this isn't my Why Reed essay, its a chances thread so I'll keep it brief. Now that that's out of the way!</p>
<p>Academics:
3.8 unweighted 4.47/5.0 weighted(all As since second half of sophomore year, but a lot of Bs before that)
2360 SAT - 800 Critical Reading, 800 writing, 760 Math
Rank:79/830
No SAT IIs yet but will be taking at least 2 fairly soon</p>
<p>APs:
Comp Sci AB -4 (Freshman year)
English Lang and Comp - 5
US History - 5
Calculus BC - 5
Human Geography - 5</p>
<p>ECs:
Interned for Harris County Democratic Part summer after Junior year
Volunteered for Bill White's campaign for Texas summer after Sophomore year
Top Choir - 3 years
Region Choir - 1 year
Show Choir - 2 years(had to quit to join academic decathlon)
Academic Decathlon - 1 year(senior year so probably won't put it down)
Co-founder of KISD Young democrats</p>
<p>Reed College so far:
Visited college summer after sophomore year
Interview which I think went really well(over an hour)
I am more than likely applying E.D. 1</p>
<p>I don't know how much this matters but I am a white male from Texas.</p>
<p>Like I said this is my dream college and I know these threads are annoying but if you would please reply it would be very much appreciated. Thank you in advance!</p>
And do mention the Academic Decathlon thing, to explain why you quit show choir if nothing else.</p>
I like your chances; just remember that it’s a unique and quirky character along with an engaging personality that’s important (your numbers ARE fine though).</p>