So here are my stats. I am debating whether I should Apply ED II, as I feel it’s the only way I could get in. Any advice or opinions are appreciated!
White, Male
SAT: 1830/2400 or 1200/1600 (CR:620, M:580 and W:630)
GPA: 3.2 UW and 3.6 W (My un-weighted should go up to about a 3.4 after mid-term grades come out)
SCHOOL: My school is ranked the #2 Best School in Delaware and is recognized throughout the country (at least that’s what I have been told)
RANK: My school does not rank.
CLASS RIGOR:
(9th and 10th grade we are not able to take advanced classes unless specifically authorized to)
JUNIOR YEAR:
- HL IB BIOLOGY
- HL IB ENGLISH
- HL IB HISTORY
- Audited French 4, which was a sixth major on my transcript.
SENIOR YEAR:
- HL IB BIOLOGY YEAR 2
- HL IB ENGLISH YEAR 2
- HL IB HISTORY YEAR 2
- AP STATISTICS
(Keep in mind the rigor of our school. Our normal classes are very challenging.)
EC:
- Boy Scouts: I am an Eagle Scout and was a Senior Patrol Leader of my troop (That means I ran the entire troop of 30+ boys)
- Wrestling: I am a 4 years varsity wrestler and current team captain (actually a wrestling recruit at a lot of DIII schools). I have obtained several awards such 2nd Team Academic All-State and 1st Team All-conference, 2x 2nd Team All-conference.
- My Own Business: I created and run my own successful business online (Flame Kicks). It is a long story but I have a Nike and Air Jordan shoe business that is run via EBAY. It isn’t a small thing either, I sell at re-sale prices and buy at retails selling a decent amount a month.
- World Affairs Debate club: President of our schools debate team.
- Student Advisory Group: I am a member of LINK Crew which is a hand selected group of students who helps incoming freshmen adjust to high school.
- Community Service: I have 200+ community service hours with the state park services.
- Model OAS: I have participated in MOAS for three years and have gone two the conference in DC two years.
- Quiz Bowl: I have participated in our quiz bowl club for 4 years and have been in a semifinalist two years in a row in our state and qualified for nationals in DC.
- Football: Two year Varsity football player
- I have also worked with a charity start up called “Serengetee” where pocket tee’s are sold and part of the proceeds go to a charity based in the country the pockets design is from.
COLLEGE ESSAY: About me and my relationship with money through out the years. Starting from selling rulers and candy in 3rd grade to running my own online businesses. I have been told by my college counselor and peers it is very good and polished.
SCHOOL: I will be applying to the Questrom School of Business. I would consider applying to CGS if that was the only possible way to get in but it is not what I am looking for.
INTEREST LEVEL: I would be applying ED II so I think that shows a certain amount of interest on my part. I also have visited the campus and done a tour and information session. I am also on the mailing list.
So I realize that my GPA/SAT scores are between average and below average but I feel with my EC’s and applying ED II I stand a chance. So again any advice or opinions would be appreciated!