<p>"I finished my sophomore year about a couple of weeks ago. I want to apply to USC, Northwestern, Cornell, Harvey Mudd/Claremont, and UC Berk/LA/SD (SD as a safety). I'm only a rising junior, so please give me any suggestions for schools...that would be nice! I'm looking to major in gerontology, dentistry, or computer science. I'm Japanese-Irish if that matters at all. </p>
<p>Grades</p>
<p>Freshman Year: 4.16 (I got A's in English 9, French II, Biology Accelerated, World Studies, AP Calculus BC, PE 9, Leadership. Bio Accelerated didn't count as a weighted class, and I was the only freshman to take an AP at school.)</p>
<p>Sophomore Year: 4.42 (My classes were English 10, French III, AP European History, AP Statistics, Chemistry Honors, Leadership. I received all A's and Chem, Stats, and Euro were all weighted. I finished math this year.)</p>
<p>Junior Year: AP Bio, AP Chem, AP Physics, APUSH, AP Lit, Leadership, AP French IV. Keeping it simple with a six-day schedule. (Should I drop Leadership for a 5.0 max? Hopefully I'll get that 4.8ish GPA) </p>
<p>Senior Year: AP Government, AP Econ, Leadership, AP Lang, AP French V (I have nothing to do. Will be done with all maths and sciences offered...again hoping for a 4.8, but only taking a five-day schedule)</p>
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<blockquote> <p>Overall: I'm currently class rank #1 (in a class of over 500). This will go down though next year since I won't be getting that 5.0 (because of Leadership). I expect to be at least Saledictorian. </p>
<p>Extracurriculars/Work Founded my own service club freshman year, Teens Reaching Outwards - Voted Most Active Club two years in a row Founded Young Thinkers Club sophomore year, where we talk about philosophy. Volunteer at local science lab since freshman year. Volunteer with my cousin at local shelter. Worked at a dentist office since I was legally able to (14+ years) Teach math to underprivilged kids in the inner city since freshman year. Counselor at Science Alliance and church VBS (Vacation Bible School).</p>
<p>Sports + Varsity Swimming/Diving - 2 years (was voted MVP two years in a row) + Varsity Volleyball - 2 years (Co-captain - freshyr, team captain - sophyear) + Varsity Basketball - 2 years (voted most improved freshman season. Voted MVP sophyr season)</p> </blockquote>
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<p>Testing
AP Tests
AP Calculus BC: 5 (already took)
AP Stats: Expect a 5
AP European History: Expect a 5</p>
<p>SAT Subject Tests
Math II: 800
French: 780
Chemistry: 800</p>
<p>SAT Reasoning Tests
First time (Dec 08): 2330</p>
<p>Critical Reading: 730
Math: 800
Writing: 800 (10 Essay)</p>
<p>What do you think my chances are?"</p>