<p>I'm trying to decide whether to apply EA or RD. Please assume RD for the purposes of this evaluation.</p>
<p>GPA: 3.94 UW (Most rigorous courseload in school)
ACT: 35 (36 math, reading, 35 english, writing, 34 science, 8 essay)
Please assume 800's on SAT Subject Physics, Math 2, US History (Practice tests scores -- taking SAT Subjects in Oct.)
Rank: approx 5/520
5's on Calc BC, AP Physics C, AP US, AP Euro. Taking AP Chem, Psych, World, Eng. Lit, as well as MVC/LA. Considering taking EPGY Light and Heat.</p>
<p>Please assume non-exceptional essays that demonstrate passion for physics/astro and math, especially problem-solving and research</p>
<p>Please assume 1 good, 1 stellar recommendation. Please also assume a letter from an MIT research mentor and from the Center for Excellence in Education.</p>
<p>I've attended academic summer programs in both the humanities and the sciences since the summer after 7th grade. Particularly, I attended RSI 2005.</p>
<p>Significant activities:
-Space science/research club -- design and submit experiments for space-based research competitions. Build experiments from scratch, write papers on results, often published. Secretary in 10th, President 11-12. Generally spend 35 hours/week on it. Recently designed workshop/seminar series for new members.
-Math team (local, regional, state, district, ARML)
-Individual Events -- speech team
-Spanish National Honor Society (Secretary 12th)
-Volunteer work teaching English literacy to immigrants, learning-disabled, those passed over by education system
-Volunteer work at library
-Physics internship at Northwestern University (tentative, 12th only)
-Orchestra 4th-10th grade, violin lessons 7th-12th</p>
<p>Significant awards:
National-level success in space research competitions. Experiments have flown on suborbital rockets, high-altitude balloons, and are slated to fly aboard the KC-135 aircraft and Space Shuttle. Papers written or in progress on all.
Various local-state math awards
Various local-state I.E. awards</p>
<p>Thanks</p>