<p>Hi everyone!</p>
<p>I'm a rising senior, and recently I have gotten really interested in the University of Rochester. Collegeboard had matched me up with the school based on my preferences (major, location, etc) as well as my SAT scores. They also sent me an application in the mail (not sure if it means anything, but it did make me feel better) Other schools I am thinking about:</p>
<p>UCs: Davis, Irvine, Santa Barbara
UW Seattle
U Michigan Ann Arbor
Both Cal Polys
UMD College Park</p>
<p>So, I'm just wondering, with extracurriculars, GPA, and SAT scores, if I would have a good chance of getting in. I know they are a private school and look for things beyond those I give you (essays, interview, etc) but if anything your chancing (not sure if that is appropriate lingo) will just relax me and feel better about applying if I have a chance.</p>
<p>Okay, so let's get started!</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
Clubs:
Key Club- 9th, 10th
LINK Crew- 10th
Class Council- 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th - I am also the Homecoming Float Designer
Writing Help and Tutoring Club- 11th, 12th (only upperclassman are allowed to join) - Vice President
RUSH (Christian Girl's Service Club) - 11th, not sure if the club will be renewed- Vice President
Writer for School's Science Magazine- 11th, 12th
Hopefully I get accepted into NHS as well</p>
<p>Athletics:
Varsity Swim- 9th, 10th (Quit because of issues with my team)
3rd Place in my league in 9th Grade for the 500 freestyle, team won leagues my last season</p>
<p>Volunteer Work:
Mexico Missions with my Church- 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th (~96, not sure because I just like working and I'm not keeping track)
Volunteer at organization rehabilitating wildlife- 9th (location was too far-16 hrs)
Camp counselor at famous science museum- 10th (64 hrs)
Volunteer at one of the top hospitals in my city- 11th, 12th (~100 hrs)
Floatbuilding- 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th ( ~60 hrs)
I am also going to start tutoring at my library to help children learn how to read</p>
<p>About my school:
Trimester system
Does not weigh Honors or 3rd Tri APs
5 classes a trimester
Highest API in our district (which is known to be strong)
New school- about 5 years old </p>
<p>GPA:
Weighted- 3.72
Unweighted- 3.52
(hopefully will go up if I do well enough on my AP Exams)</p>
<p>Classes I have taken-
Math: Geometry, Algebra 3-4, Trigonometry, Precalculus, AP Calculus AB (our school is on a trimester system, hence all of the courses) - will take AP Stats
English: Honors English 1-2, Honors Humanities, American Literature- Will take AP Lit
History: AP Euro, APUSH- Will take AP US Government
Foreign Language- Took Spanish all throughout middle school, Spanish 5-6 as freshman
Fine Arts- Photo 1-2
Science- Biology, Chemistry, Principles of Biomedical Science, AP Biology, Physics- Will take AP Chem</p>
<p>APEC- 4
(Will get back to more scores when they come out on Saturday!)</p>
<p>SAT:
1st Attempt: CR: 680 M: 680 W: 730-2090
2nd Attempt: CR: 760 M: 650 W: 770-2180
Super Score: 2210
Subject:
Biology M: 690 (retaking October, should have studied more)
US History: 730</p>
<p>Recommendations- haven't asked yet, but my favorite teacher (honors humanities) is my club adviser and friend's mom and she likes my taste in literature and admires my dedication to the club. She likes me as a student and friend to her daughter. </p>
<p>I am going to start on essays rather soon. </p>
<p>Some facts about me:
Lives in California
Asian American (korean to be exact)
Recently became a US Citizen
Relatively low income- ~35,000 a year for a family of 4 (Parents slave away at a sandwich store- such is the immigrant life)
Brother attends UCSB<br>
Planning to study Microbiology, might apply as undecided however</p>
<p>Sorry for the long post, I will try to post feedback as well!</p>