<p>Hello everyone! After a long summer, my Senior year is finally here. After long talks to my counselor and academic decathlon coach, I've decided that Rice University is my definite dream school. With that said, I would appreciate a few comments, concerns, or helpful hints for my best possible chances. :)</p>
<p>ACT (First sitting): 30 composite, 34 math, 32 science, 26 reading, 29 writing, 11 on essay.
Rank: 27/550-600
GPA: 3.86 U/ 4.00 W
AP: Spanish Language (5) Statistics (4) World History (2) English Composition DC (4).
Senior Year: English Language DC/AP, Anatomy and Physiology, Macroeconomics AP, U.S. Government AP, Calculus AP AB, Biology AP, Medical microbiology, Pathophysiology, and Academic Decathlon H.</p>
<p>Subjective: </p>
<p>Academic Decathlon Team: (Captain, have gone to state every year. Have one MULTIPLE individual awards, and team awards, both at regionals, and at the state level.)
National Honor Society: (Member)
Mu Alpha Theta: (President)
Spanish Honor Society: (Vice-President)
University Interscholastic League: (Competed in math, and ready-writing. Have gone all the way through to the regional level.)
Alamo Regional Science and Engineering Fair: (Competed in a science fair competition and won multiple awards. Hoping to progress to the state level this year.)
Texas High School Aerospace Scholars: (Applied and was accepted into a NASA summer program for students looking to pursue a career in science and math.)</p>
<p>Job/Work Experience: </p>
<p>The only position of work I've ever held has been working as a lifeguard for my local water park, Sea World San Antonio. Through the job, I acquired certifications in lifeguarding, shallow guarding, CPR, and first-aid. </p>
<p>Volunteer/Community Service: </p>
<p>Special Olympics: (Assisted and volunteered in the Special Olympics program every month.)
High School and College Math Tutor: (Tutored students who sought help in all levels of math courses.)
Mission Trail: (Assisted in planting and shaping the ground for a bicycle trail within the city of San Antonio.)
NHS Beach Clean-Up: Organized a beach clean up session with over 50 students to help clean up the Corpus Christi shore. </p>
<p>Other:
Texas resident
Mexican born national (Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico)
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: $40,000-$50,000
Two teacher recommendations will be sent. One from my Biology AP teacher whom I had as a Biology Pre-AP teacher freshman year, and the other from my Calculus AB AP teacher whom I had as a Geometry Pre-AP teacher freshman year as well.
I have signed up for the information session for Rice University held here in San Antonio, and will be attending the Explore Rice (or Discover?) tour session in late September, and will hold an interview with a representative of the admissions office. Judging from my academic decathlon interview scores for the past 3 years, I shouldn't have a problem showing who I truly am. </p>
<p>If anyone has any one has any comments, please feel free to post a criticize everything about me! I'd like to know what if I even stand a chance, and if I do I'd like to do everything possible to increase my chances. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>