<p>I know these threads can be terribly obnoxious and repetitive, but with applications being sent and test scores coming back I'm feeling a little anxious. If anyone would be willing to chance me for Johns Hopkins University I'd really appreciate it! :) </p>
<p>GPA: 3.957 (Unweighted) 4.22 (Weighted)
Class Rank: 3/132 </p>
<p>ACT scores- 29, 31 (I'm debating taking it again)
SAT II scores have not come back yet, but I took Literature and Chemistry </p>
<p>Schedule: (this is the most challenging courseload my public high school has to offer)
Honors/AP/College Courses Only
8th Grade: Algebra 1 (it counted for high school credit)
Freshman: Honors Biology, Honors World Studies, Honors Geometry, Honors Freshman English, Spanish 1 (Speech Communications and Sociology- both 100 level courses taken through the PSEOP program at BGSU)
Sophomore: Honors Physical Science, Honors Algebra II, Honors American History, Honors Sophomore English, Spanish II
Junior: UF Chemistry, Advanced Math (pre-calculus level), AP European History (Score- 5), Honors American Literature, BGSU Beginners Spanish 1020 (Spanish III)
Senior: Uf Physics, AP Calculus AB, AP Government, BGSU Literature and Writing, BGSU Intermediate Spanish 2010 (Spanish !V) </p>
<p><em>UF stands for University of Findlay. Our teachers are certified by the university to instruct college level courses at our high school</em>
<em>BGSU stands for Bowling Green State University, a branch of which is near by hometown. Our teachers are certified to instruct courses at our high school</em> </p>
<p>Awards/ Honors
Buckeye Girls State Delegate
Power of the Pen State Qualifier- Recipient of two Best of the Best Awards
Student Council Award
Silver Raquet Award (Tennis)
Member of the Huron Riverfest Court
AP Scholar
Academic Letter Recipient
Most Outstanding Junior Award (Concert Band)</p>
<p>Extracurriculars
Student Council (member since fifth grade, class president for three years in high school)
National Honors Society (member for three years, Secretary this year)
Spanish Club (member for four years, Secretary last year, President this year)
Marching/Concert Band- Elected Historian, four years
Color Guard-three year member, MA All star award in Flag and Dance Divisions
District II Honors Band Participant
Model United Nations (one year)
Varsity Tennis (SBC champions, three varsity letters, Co-Captain)
Varsity Cross Country (two varsity letters, regional qualifier)
Varsity Track (three varsity letters)
People to People Ambassador (2008)
LeadAmerica Leadership Seminar Delegate (10 day leadership camp with a medical focus at JHU) </p>
<p>Volunteering
50+ Emergency Room Registration Desk
50+ Local Parks and Recreation
10+ Erie Metro Parks
Mini Relay for Life and Relay for Life
Admiral's Pointe volunteer (local nursing home) </p>
<p>Employment
I've worked as a lifeguard for 2 years at an indoor waterpark. I've earned exceeds on all of my audits and I'm a member of our leadership team. </p>
<p>I'm planning on majoring in either chemistry or international studies. I plan on participating in airforce ROTC. </p>
<p>My recommendations are personal and made me want to cry, haha. I feel like my essays will be fairly strong, but I can't be sure. </p>
<p>I'm also considering: University of Chicago, Georgetown, Cornell, George Washington, and University of Michigan </p>
<p>Thank so so much for your time! I really appreciate it!</p>