I think I have a decent shot, what do YOU think??

<p>I attend a public school in GA. Not very competitive. Hardly anyone goes to the Ivys or other top 20 schools</p>

<p>SAT MA-650, CR-620, WR-600
SAT II Bio 750, US History 630</p>

<p>Last year had AP classes in Gov, Hist(4) , and Bio(3)</p>

<p>Senior Schedule
AP Cal AB
Environmental Sci
AP Economics
AP Literature
AP Physics B
AP Psychology
Anatomy and Physiology
My GPA is only a 3.5uw (school doesnt weight) and I'm ranked abt 50/500 (just about top 10%)
I have taken THE MOST demanding schedule including Three yrs of French and a yr of Latin</p>

<p>EC's
I was a MIT (minister in training) at church
Sunday School Teacher
Co-founder and leader of Teen Ministry
Choir Director
Heavily involved in Total Man Ministry (our outreach/missionary/homeless group)
-Ran numerous clothing food drives. Was at the shelter every other Sat. morning
Pres of Latin Club
Founder of Environmental Sci Club
Blood Drive Team Leader
Pro-Life Club VP
Peer Tutor
Elementary School Tutor
Mentor to boy with autism
Horse back riding (LOVE IT!)</p>

<p>Attended National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine this summer</p>

<p>Hooks
I'm a black male
I went to Africa this summer on a medical mission
Overcame abuse, rape, death of grandmother resulting in me moving from OH to GA in the middle of junior year
Worked 15-20hr/week (part of that at church though, I was there nearly every day!) to supplement our family income</p>

<p>Awards - Nothing special</p>

<p>Honor Roll
Commended Nat'l Merit Scholar
Published Poet
Gold Metal on Nat'l Latin Exam
Made Homecoming Court
Some church awards</p>

<p>I think it looks like I do too much but I was actually very involved in everything that I did.</p>

<p>Recs - One from AP US History teacher, GREAT
Other from my pastor it should be great too. He said he had to chop it down from 2 pgs though. (I'm upset Rice only looks at teacher and counselor)</p>

<p>Essays</p>

<p>Common - About me overcoming abuse, rape, suicide, and my grandma's death and how it helped me to become a better person</p>

<p>Supplement - How being in Africa changed me and I now value others differently</p>

<p>Schools</p>

<p>RICE - ED I want this school so badly - info session, overnight visit, great interview
The woman who will read my app (I know she will) knows me by name and face (long story)</p>

<p>Emory - visited and info session
Vanderbilt - interview
Northwestern
Claremont
UGA - safety
Morehouse - safety</p>

<p>So any chance???
Also, any others???</p>

<p>bumpity bump bump</p>

<p>Most are reaches, but you DO have a shot at all the schools listed. Out of the selective schools, I'd think Northwestern is your best shot, thus far.</p>

<p>well well well??
anyone else???</p>

<p>Rice, give up hope or keep hope alive?</p>

<p>ur EC's are very interesting and unique, and ur essay must be pretty powerful. Only thing that might hinder ur chances at Rice is ur SAT score. But SAT doesn't mean anything, so i think ur stories make u a very unique candidate that has a chance at Rice. U should do well with ur other choices</p>