<p>Hey, thanks for reading this. I really appreciate any insight you can give me. I'm currently a Junior, and my "theme" of sorts is political action and law. I have somewhat of a hook -- I am a member of a very small, selective Mock Trial team that was ranked second in the nation last year. I have numerous activities that generally revolve around politics and activism.</p>
<p>Colleges Applying to:
Yale
Princeton
Georgetown
WashU
Claremont McKenna
Brown
University of Chicago
UofC
University of Illinois
Notre Dame</p>
<p>GPA</p>
<pre><code> Unweighted GPA (4.0 Scale) - 4.0
Weighted GPA -- 5.98 (perfect without required health class)
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<p>Classes</p>
<pre><code> Honors
-All Honors (Honors English 1-2, Honors Biology, Honors Chem, Honors Physics,
Honors World History, Honors Spanish 3-4, Honors Symphonic Band, Honors Trig
and Pre-Calc)
-Taking Honors Writing Class next year - selective
**AP**
-AP Classes (AP US, AP Spanish Language, AP European History, AP Lang and
Comp, AP Calc AB)
-Future AP's (AP Micro/Macro, Gov, Stat, Physics)
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<p>Class Rank/Size</p>
<pre><code> Class Size: ~700
Rank: No official rank, but definitely top 5
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<p>SAT/ACT</p>
<pre><code> Composite SAT: CR 790, M 740, W 800
Total: 2330
PSAT: 222
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<p>SAT II</p>
<pre><code> Chem: 710
(Will take US, Physics, Spanish, Math)
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<p>AP Scores</p>
<pre><code> Euro - 5
(Only one score so far, more to come)
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<p>EC's</p>
<pre><code> Mock Trial Team (10th-Present)
-Regional/District Champion (2010)
-State Champion (2010)
-2nd in Nation (2010)
-Regional/District Champion (2011)
-Outstanding Witness (2011)
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<p>This is what I think may best serve as a hook. For those who don't know what it is, Mock Trial is a highly competitive organization in which students portray attorneys and witnesses in a simulated trial. It requires analytical thinking, constant adaptation, oratorical skills, and a legal mind. It is a very selective, small organization, and we have been very successful. We practice for about 13 hours a week. It is something that I am truly passionate about and will highlight on my application.</p>
<pre><code> Citizen Club (9th - Present)
-Vice-President
-Organized Large Charity Movement for Haiti
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<p>This plays two parts into my application: politics and community service. I am vice-president for a club which focuses on bringing political knowledge to the student body. I also ran a massive fundraiser last year which (combined with other efforts), raised over 10,000 dollars. </p>
<pre><code> ** Political Columnist and Writer **(9th-Present)
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<p>This goes into the politics section. I have run my own column in the school newspaper since Sophomore year in which I argue with an opposing columnist. I also personally introduced a new section in which I collaborated with my opponent to write a non-partisan column about a current event or issue so that students can make informed decisions.</p>
<pre><code> Political Intern for Senate Candidate (Summer 2010)
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<p>I pursued my passion for politics by spending by summer as an intern for the campaign of a winning Senatorial candidate in my state. I gained dozens of hours of experience working for this campaign, and it was a great overall experience.</p>
<pre><code> Business Club (9th-Present)
-Position on Executive Board
-First Place, District (2009)
-State Finalist (2010)
-First Place, District (2011)
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<p>I have been heavily involved in this competitive club which highlights strategies in the business world. I have also been a part of the executive board.</p>
<pre><code> Ladder Up - Financial Liberation (8th-Present)
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<p>I am now in my fourth year of volunteering for this organization. During tax season, I spend nearly all my Saturday mornings serving as an administrative assistant for this charity which does tax returns for the poor. I am trusted with extremely sensitive information such as W-2's, social security information, and other tax documents. I really enjoy my work here, and it has truly allowed me to meet amazing people.</p>
<p>Employment</p>
<pre><code> Tutoring 2010-Present
-Between 2 and 3 students at any given time.
-Several hours a week
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<p>** Honors Awards **</p>
<pre><code> Mock Trial
--Regional/District Champion (2010)
-State Champion (2010)
-2nd in Nation (2010)
-Regional/District Champion (2011)
-Outstanding Witness (2011)
Business Club
-First Place, District (2009)
-State Finalist (2010)
-First Place, District (2011)
Academic
-Deans List/Honor Roll (Every single semester)
-NCTE Writing Competition School Finalist
-National Merit-Semifinalist/Finalist
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<p>Recs/Essays</p>
<pre><code> At least one rec will be outstanding, if not two.
Essays will revolve around passions in politics and Mock Trial.
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<p>Other</p>
<pre><code> Mixed Race
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<p>Questions for you guys!</p>
<ol>
<li>First, what do you think my chances are at schools like Yale and Princeton?
<ol>
<li>How does my political "theme" come across?</li>
<li>Should I re-take the SAT?</li>
<li>How badly will the 710 Chem hurt me?</li>
<li>Any other comments?</li>
<li>How competitive do you think my application will be?</li>
</ol></li>
</ol>
<p>Thanks so much. Let me know if you want me to chance you back!</p>
