<p>Academics -
4.0 GPA unweighted, >4.0 weighted.
34 ACT composite; 35 English, 33 Math, 35 Science, 33 Reading, 31 Combined English-Writing
I took SAT on Saturday and think I scored well.
IB Full Diploma Candidate
Tied for first class-rank
Will probably qualify for National Merit Finalist (I've made the cutoffs for all of the last 5 years)
I took 1 AP test freshman year (got a 4), 2 AP tests last year (got 2 5s), and I'm taking 5 AP tests this year</p>
<p>Important ECA's -
Concertmaster of local youth orchestra
Swim Team - 3-4 practices a week
Teen Court - this is not mock court; more than an hour a week since freshman year
I organized my school's involvement in Race for the Cure
I play violin at a serious level and study with a university professor
Summer study abroad in France; no English allowed</p>
<p>I applied EA to Georgetown and was deferred (I will find out if I got in by April 1) but I was offered an academic
full ride to the University of Florida. I also applied to Wake Forest RD, and I will hear back from there next week, so I will let you know about that too. I would just recommend to truly show yourself in your essays. From my experience, outstanding acadmics, ie 4.0 and 34 ACT, are only going to get your application noticed, it is your unique essays and outstanding EC’s that will make you stand out and be accepted. Of course the academics are important, but it is important to remember that almost everyone who applies is outstanding academically. You have just as good of a shot as anyone else that applies, just make sure in your application that there is an interesting person behind your statistics. Good luck, and I will let you know how I fare with the admissions process</p>
<p>By comparison, my son was admitted EA and his stats were:
ACT 33
W GPA 4.5
UW GPA 3.9
Our school does not rank.
4-year, 3-sport athlete, 3x captain
School Advisory Team, Peer Mentor, School Ambassador, Coach for youth football camp, Religious Education cathechist, NHS, State Scholar, food bank volunteer and several clubs as well.
6 AP Classes</p>
<p>I think his strengths were his essays and his commitment to sports and extracurriculars. </p>
<p>You have shining stats. I think ND would be lucky to have you. I’m sure you will see in the next few weeks that you are admitted. Good Luck!</p>