<p>This is my final list of colleges in order of preference:
UNC at Chapel Hill
Penn State University-University Park
Virginia Tech
Boston University
James Madison University
American University</p>
<p>Double major of journalism and business (or political science)</p>
<p>Residence: Virginia (suburb of D.C. in NOVA)
CLASS OF 2014
Public high school that offers IB Program, only 1 AP course offered
SAT: 1990 (CR 620, M 680, W 680) superscore
ACT: 32 composite (33 M/R, 31 E, 29 S, 9 Essay) in one sitting
Weighted GPA: 4.28 (no ranks or uw gpa but it would most likely be 3.96-4.0 range)</p>
<p>Freshman/sophomore year- all As in all honors courses (I will have six maths by the time I finish HS, 4 social studies, four english, 5 foreign language, 4 sciences)
*Sophomore year took AP U.S. Gov/Politics, A for course and 5 on exam</p>
<p>Junior year final grades:
IB Math SL I---A-
IB English HL I---A
IB HOA---A
IB Physics I---A
IB Business SL---A (already sat for exam and probably got 6-7)
IB French I---A
Journalism 3---A</p>
<p>Senior year schedule:
IB Math Studies SL
IB English HL II
IB Topics HL
IB Bio SL
IB French SL II (will probably switch to HL)
IB Business HL
Journalism 4</p>
<p>*Not a full IB Diploma candidate, going for individual course certificates</p>
<p>ECs:
Student newspaper (print/online 9, 10, 11, 12)
freshman year-staff writer promoted to staff writer during second semester
sophomore year-copy editor
junior year-opinion editor
senior year-editor (highest position on staff)
*The publication, both online and print, has been recognized at state and national level</p>
<p>This summer I have an unpaid internship opportunity at a local publication where I can publish stories and get bylines</p>
<p>"Taking Flight Mentor" (11)
only 150 juniors/seniors selected, mentor freshmen once a month during transition to HS</p>
<p>Newseum Student Advisory Team (11, 12)
one of 30, DC area students selected, work with Newseum to give feedback on exhibits to improve experience for kids my age; student ambassadors</p>
<p>Summer camp volunteer for students in grades 1-6 at local school. 1 week for 37 hours
9: junior counselor - assigned one teacher and assisted students in completing teamwork related tasks.
10: promoted to counselor - monitored twenty-five fourth graders throughout the week to ensure safety, learning, and fun.
11-12: Leadership Intern - monitored twenty first/second graders and mentoring a Counselor in Training, tracking her progress as she prepares for Leadership Intern role.</p>
<p>Tutor ever Saturday for two hours during school year at local community center (10, 11, 12)</p>
<p>Awards:
-All A Honor Roll (9, 10, 11)
-Awarded first place (placed in top 25) at school science fair (9, 11)
-Awarded second place ribbon in chemistry at regional science fair (9, 11)
-Received academic letters for maintaining a 3.8 or higher GPA (9, 10, 11)
-NHS and French Honor Society (10, 11, 12)
-Quill and Scroll Honor Society (11, 12)
-Received Precalculus Math Award from math department (10)
-Awarded the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Certificate (10)</p>
<p>Essays: Already started them! I have some unique events and hardships that have really shaped my attitude/perspective about life and my passion for writing/journalism</p>
<p>Recommendations: I have a great relationship with my counselor and all of my teachers, many of whom I've had multiple years in HS</p>