please chance me

Intended major: Finance/Economics minor in math probably or something like infosystems

Cumulative GPA: 3.33 UW. pretty pathetic, I know, but I have a strong upward trend (2.8 sophomore year to 4.0 junior year) and could explain the circumstances of my poor performance if given the chance to interview.

ACT: Highest Composite: 33 (36 E 32M 34R 30S)

SAT: 1510 (790RW 720M)

HS Classes: I took all of the classes necessary to graduate with an honors diploma. In terms of APs, I’ve taken U.S. history (5) and I am taking AP Calculus and AP Physics, which are the only other AP classes that my school offers, this year. I also have some college credits that I’ve amassed through our College Credit Plus program. College classes I’ve completed include Calculus 1, State and Local Government, Music Theory, Compsition 1, British Literature, Composition 3, British Literature II, American History to 1865, American History 1865 to present, and college Spanish 1-5.

Extracurriculars: Varsity Crew, Spanish Honor Society, Computer Club, Math Club, Student Council/Government, Foreign Exchange Club, Chief Web Developer at School Newspaper. I attend a Lutheran (ELCA) church. I work after school as a server and banquet staffer at a local country club.

Service: Volunteered at a local senior center for the past 2 years

Essay: I’ve had a ton of people grade it, and I’ve mostly received positive feedback. I have edited the essay several times to conform to various teacher’s suggestions. I can PM if necessary.

Recs: English Professor: 9.5/10, she asked me to read her rec and it was amazing. Chemistry: really a wildcard, but he liked me a lot and we always talked about music, so probably ~8/10. My guidance counselor’s rec will probably tank me because she hates me.