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Colleges and Universities A-Z Bates College
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<p>So I know my grades aren’t the best in science but I’m hoping I can make up for that with my extra carriculars and skills in language and journalism. I want to major in history or politics so I’m hoping my science grades dont’ weigh me down as much as I think they will. I go a public school in CT that is nationally ranked and sends many kids to Ivy Leagues and Top LAC’s. I haven’t taken my SAT’s yet(will be doing so in March). Also my course load is in the top 3% for challenging. I have some kick ass recomendations lined up and my essays will be good as well. </p>

<p>Here are my grades: </p>

<p>Freshman Year
English Honors:B+
History Honors:A-
French 1: A
Latin 1:A-
Math Level 2:B
Physics Honors:C
Physical Education:A-</p>

<p>Sophomore Year
Math Level 3: A
Economics Honors:A
World Religions Honors:A+
History Honors:A+
French II Honors:A+
Latin II:A-
Chemistry Honors:C+/B-
Physical Education:A+
English Honors:B</p>

<p>My Schedule this year with grades so far this year
AP U.S. History : A-
AP English Language: B+
Biology Honors: A-
Ap Macro-economics: A-
Pre Calculus: B
French III Honors:A-
AP Government and Politics:A </p>

<p>Extra Carricular Activities </p>

<p>Student Council (9 & 10) Vice President </p>

<p>Student Council (11) Cabinet Member</p>

<p>Principal’s Advisory Council (9,10,11) </p>

<p>Model United Nations (10,11) Vice President</p>

<p>Amnesty International (9,10,11) </p>

<p>9:05 News (11) Anchor- News broadcast seen throughout the school by over 1000 students and faculty weekly basis. Responsible for script writing, current events, sporting events, & various competitions.</p>

<p>(10) News Reporter- Responsible for writing, editing, and producing stories based on important current events. </p>

<p>Friends (10,11) Volunteer during lunch to work one on one with
Special needs students. </p>

<p>Community Activities </p>

<p>Around 150 volunteer hours at the local public library</p>

<p>Farmington Continuing Education Chinese class (grade 10) </p>

<p>Participated in a book Club organized for students who demonstrated leadership at our school. </p>

<p>Awards </p>

<p>Second Place, Model United Delegation</p>

<p>French Participation Award </p>

<p>Farmington Library Certificate of Recognition</p>

<p>The CT C.O.L.T. Award For Excellence in languages </p>

<p>Latin Honor Society</p>

<p>Honor Roll 9,10,11</p>

<p>Skills
Fluent in 6 languages including arabic, urdu, sindhi </p>

<p>Other colleges that I’m thinking about:
Bard
Vassar
Amherst
Colgate
Middlebury
Tufts
Haverford</p>

<p>any suggestions on how to improve my application would be greatly appreciated!!!</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>First of all, stop, you’re overreacting. You have a fine application. And if you start loading up of extra things to put in your application, colleges will notice, and mark it off as B.S.</p>

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<p>Thanks for your opinion. I will however say that i’m not overreacting. Also, your implying that “I’ve loaded up on extra things”. I disagree with you strongly about this. I have 4 or 5 clubs that I am very committed to and interested in. I am in no way trying to pad my resume and nothing on my application is BS.</p>

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<p>sorry, I meant no disrespect. I see that you are committed to several clubs which is great! Its the improving the app part that I was referring too. I know several people who are padding their application and I don’t want you to fall into the same boat. Good luck! I’m sure you’ll be happy with the results of your college search :)</p>

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<p>I think that you’re good to go. </p>

<p>BTW: On the Common App… They ask for one activity that you need to describe in full detail and 3 or so that you’re passionate about. So no BS.</p>

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<p>i dont think that all of your grades and extracurriculars are going to be the make or break of the decision. I just got accepted ED and i believe that a huge factor for them is what kind of person you are and your personality. Show that through a well thought out essay and an interview if possible.</p>

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<p>thanks for all the feedback guys!</p>