<p>Hello, I'm currently a High School Senior from the Chicago area. I am a white, Jewish male who is currently attending a very high nationally ranking public school (top 100) and I was wondering about my chances at schools I have or will apply to.</p>
<p>Grade: 12
State: IL
Class Rank: N/A (school does not rank)
GPA (UW): 3.95
GPA (W): 5.7</p>
<p>9th Grade Classes:
World History H
Biology H
English 1 H
Algebra 2/Trig H
Spanish 2
Concert Orchestra
Gym</p>
<p>10th Grade Classes:
AP European History
Chemistry H
English 2 H
Precalculus H
Spanish 3
Symphony Orchestra H
Chamber Orchestra H (early morning rehearsals)
Gym/Health (required for sophomores)</p>
<p>11th Grade Classes:
AP United States History
Physics H
AP Language and Composition
AP Calculus BC
Spanish 4
Symphony Orchestra H
Chamber Orchestra H
Gym</p>
<p>12th Grade Classes
AP Microeconomics
Philosophy H
AP Physics C
AP Literature and Composition
Math Topics H (Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations)
AP Computer Science
Symphony Orchestra H
Chamber Orchestra H
Gym</p>
<p>Every grade was an A, except for 2 B+ in freshman year English</p>
<p>Tests:
ACTs: 1st time (sophomore year) C-34, E-34, M-35, R-34, S-33, W-9
2nd time (junior year) C-35, E-36, M-35, R-33, S-36, W-9
3rd time (junior year, part of state testing) C-35, E-35, M-35, R-36, S-35
Sending the 2nd and 3rd tests</p>
<p>APs: European History (5)
United States History (5)
Calculus BC (5)
Language and Composition (5)</p>
<p>SAT IIs: Math 2 (sophomore year)-750
Chemistry (sophomore year)-750
US History (junior year)-790
Physics (junior year)-790</p>
<p>ECs:
High School Drama Club (9-12)
Local theater (9-12) (I began taking weekly classes there in 8th grade, now alongside the classes I participate in 5-6 plays there a year. A majority of my time is devoted to this activity. I have acted, designed sound and lights, stage managed, and have been a camp counselor for the summer programs. I am also the senior director this year, a huge leadership role).
Peer Leadership (10-12)
Model UN (11-12)
Junior Engineering and Technical Society (11-12)
Young Progressives (11-12)
School Orchestras (Double Bass first chair) (9-12)</p>
<p>Awards:
Rotary Merit Award
AP European History student of the year
Illinois Association of Teacher of English Essay Contest - 1st Place
Dean's List Honor Roll for all semesters
National Merit Scholarship-Commended
AP Scholar with Honor
International Thespian Society
(Nothing too major)</p>
<p>Recommendations:
My AP European History teacher was my favorite teacher I have had in high school, and I got the highest grade in the class both semesters. I took on opportunities to have large roles in projects and simulations, and I led discussions and seminars to prepare for the AP test. I think he was very impressed with all this, so he chose me as student of the year when he gave everyone his end of the year awards. I'm in his Philosophy class this year and am doing really well.</p>
<p>My AP Language and Composition teacher was my favorite teacher last year. He really helped me with my development as a writer (which was my weakest point in the past) and ended up nominating some of my essays for contests and awards. As an English teacher, I'm sure he will be able to write a good recommendation.</p>
<p>Schools:
University of Chicago (applied EA)
University of Michigan (applied EA)
Kenyon College
Grinnell College
Carleton College
Amherst College
Williams College
Northwestern University
Washington University in St. Louis
Duke University
Yale University
Columbia University</p>