OOS chance pleaseeeee

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<p>Ok so here goes: Male, Florida resident, Hispanic, private prep school</p>

<p>SAT (in one sitting)- 770 Critical Reading, 610 Math, 600 Writing (1380/1600)</p>

<p>and now the hefty list:</p>

<p>9th Grade-
English 9- A
Algebra 1- A
Spanish IV-S- B+
Physical Fitness- A
Personal Fitness- A
Earth and Space Science- A
World History- A
Peer Ministry- B+</p>

<p>10th Grade-
AP English Language- B+
Geometry- B+
Spanish V-S B+
Life Management Skills?- A+
Honors Biology- C+
US History- A
Peer Ministry- B+
French I- A</p>

<p>11th Grade-
Honors British Literature - b+
AP Art History- A
Algebra II & Trig- A
French II- b+
Honors Chemistry- B
Economics- A
AP US government- B+
Peer Ministry- B</p>

<p>12th Grade schedule-
AP Human Geography
Honors Latin American history
Honors Philosophy
Honors World Literature
French 3
Peer Ministry
Math Analysis</p>

<p>9th- No honors
10th- 1 AP 1 Honors
11th- 2 APs 2 Honors</p>

<p>AP's:</p>

<p>10th Grade- AP US History (w/o class)- 3, AP Spanish-4 (w/o class), AP Eng Lang- 2
11th Grade- AP US Government- most likely a 4 or 5, at least a 3 for sure, AP Art History- 95% 3-4
12th Grade- AP psych w/o class, AP human geography with class</p>

<p>Comm Service:</p>

<p>Habitat for Humanity- Beautifying a poor community by painting the columns supporting the overpass</p>

<p>80 Hours volunteering for school hosted basketball camp during the summer</p>

<p>Teen Trendsetters- Tutoring elementary students at Banyan Elementary in preparation for the F.C.A.T.</p>

<p>16 Hours working for local Thrift Shop</p>

<p>Renovation of Franciscan retreat house “Monte Alverna”</p>

<p>ING Miami Marathon (2006)- Assisted with post-race water station</p>

<p>Boxing goods for tsunami victims (December 2005)</p>

<p>M.S. Walkathon at St. Brendan High School</p>

<p>Fed the homeless with the Mother Theresa Sisters of Charity</p>

<p>Missionaries of Charity Thanksgiving Turkey Delivery to immigrants in Florida City (2005 & 2006)</p>

<p>Regis House spending time with underprivileged students</p>

<p>Worked annual Tombola festival hosted by school (9th – 11th)</p>

<p>15+ Hours National Honor Society tutoring of classmates in varied subjects</p>

<p>Total of Approximately 150 Hours of service (9th – 11th)</p>

<p>Peer Ministry (9th – 11th)</p>

<p>Track and Field State 2-a champions</p>

<p>EC's:</p>

<p>11th Grade – French Club Secretary
12th Grade – French Club President
12th Grade – Spanish Honor Society Vice President
12th Grade – National Honor Society Secretary
12th Grade – Mu Alpha Theta Treasurer
12th Grade – Student Council Executive Board Presidential Adviser*</p>

<p>*My school also won the presidency of the Florida Association of Student Councils (F.A.S.C.)</p>

<p>I'd really appreciate any opinions whatsoever. Bad opinions won't hurt be so be straight out.</p>

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<p>ok, first off, I'd say you are a slight reach/reach. SAT's are a little low, though not bad at all, but your grades are what worry me. I looked for a rising trend, and I didn't see one, though you did challenge yourself with honors and AP classes. However, they want to see more As than Bs in those classes, something which you were a little short of accomplishing (no As in AP or Honors courses, and one C). So although your SAT is solid, your "GPA" is not so impressive (if anything, it is best to be strong in GPA and "weaker" in SAT).</p>

<p>Your ECs are very solid as well, though, as they say, you didn't cure cancer. I really don't see them as being your "hook," because although you did many activities, they are not too unique, and were rather sporadic in their level of required commitment. An outreach program or summer internship would have helped. Also, prioritize your ECs. They will care more about a tutoring program than a water station.</p>

<p>Overall, I think you have a decent shot at acceptance. Though most people are encouraged to apply early, because of your lower GPA, you might consider trying to get your SAT up first, into the 2050 range, which is doable, and make that stand out. You would still be able to apply well before the deadline, but because nothing really stands out academically right now (though you are qualified), you should get the SAT up, since that looks like your strong point. Best of luck!</p>

<p>ps: URM won't help. AA was banned last year!</p>

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<p>Michigan doesn't look at Grade 9. Get your SAT up by 70+ points and you should be able to get in.</p>

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<p>I agree with all the criticisms wholeheartedly. I'm happy to hear that I have a shot at all. Thanks for the posts</p>

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<p>no prob. but seriously, if you can get your sat up (take it in oct or nov.), you should have a max. shot. best of luck!</p>

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<p>i'd say with 20 more points in math he'd be alright, since its a 1400/2000. another 50 in writing wouldn't hurt either.</p>

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<p>thanks for the addition u jerk. i really do hate you.</p>

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<p>I agree with vc08 in that your record in honor courses aren't that amazing, and even though you have many ECs none of them sound that unique or amazing. However if you do get your SAT score up to say 1400-1450 and write some great essays you still have a decent shot.</p>