<p>Can somebody weigh my chances? It would be greatly appreciated if you do :-).</p>
<p>Background Info-
State: New Jersey
Race/Ethnicity: African-American
Grade: Rising Senior
Gender: Female
GPA: 4.0+ (weighted) Don't know unweighted
Rank: 9/442 students
SAT I: 1890/2400
SAT II: taking them in October
AP Scores: US History (received score of 4), taking AP Calculus, Physics, and English Literature & Composition this year</p>
<p>ECs:
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (9,10,11-) (Vice-President in 11th)
Asian Awareness (9,10,11-)
DECA (9,10,11-)
Health Careers Club (9,10,11-) (Vice President in 11th)
Students United For Respect and Equality (10, 11-) (Secretary in 11th)
- Been participating in Blood Drives for Three Years
-Have done recent mentoring with middle school children
Total hours: about 50 hours</p>
<p>Summer Experience
-People to People Student Ambassador Program - Japan, Land of the Rising Sun (9)
-Various speaking engagements (10)
- Medical Office Receptionist: translating from Spanish to English, making appointments, etc. (11)
Additional Information:
I have self-published a book in 2008 called "I'm Still Here". I am currently on my third novel (writing is my passion). I have done various speaking engagements from my local P.A.L club to a business summer program at Cornell University, as well as several interviews with local and widespread newspapers. </p>
<p>Awards
Academic Excellence Award (9,10,11)
Black History Month Award (10)
DECA State Qualifier (10,11)
2nd Place Overall in DECA Hotel and Lodging Management Area (11)
3rd Place Overall in 1st Role Play in DECA Hotel and Lodging Management Area (11)
Award for 2nd Place Role Play in DECA Hotel and Lodging Management Area at NJ State Conference (11)
Candace for Black Women's Volunteer Award (11)</p>
<p>By the way, I am thinking about applying to Tisch School of the Arts. </p>
<p>Thoughts??</p>