So . . . Chances, Folks?

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<p>Here are my stats: Any thoughts?</p>

<p>36/12 ACT
5/490 Rank
4.43 Weighted GPA
3.9~ Unweighted GPA</p>

<p>Out of State (Illinois) Econ Major</p>

<p>Courseload: All Honours and AP offered at my school (4 APs junior year, 4 senior)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Class President (9,10,11)
Debate Team (9,10 Captain 11)
Academic Team (Captain 9,10,11)
Band (9,10,11) First Chair Trombone, Band President
Thespians, NHS member (11)</p>

<p>Ron Paul Presidential Campaign Precinct Leader*</p>

<p>AMC 10/12 School Winner (9,10,11)
NMSQT Semifinalist</p>

<p>*I'm not quite sure if this would hurt me or help me. Would they write me off as a loony, or see the dedication and passion (albeit to a lost cause)?</p>

<p>At this point, I'm not really worried about my academics, but rather about my extracurriculars. They're really school-centric, and I don't know if that will affect my chances. </p>

<p>Also, what could I do this summer to improve my application? I'm trying to decide between getting an internship and doing a lot of political volunteering (and working a season of detasseling). Is the job/internship experience important or considered? Or would more volunteering be more helpful?</p>

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<p>How did the Nation Honor Society become associated with actors?</p>

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<p>oops, guess I forgot an ‘enter’ there.</p>

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<p>I think that you’re off to a great start. Make sure your academics stay strong throughout your senior year by taking the most challenging course load possible. Also, dedicate all of your time this summer/next school year to an internship or something that you come off passionate about.</p>

<p>The Ron Paul thing would never hurt you, in fact, it will probably help you out.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Try the internship in a subject area that really interests you. Otherwise, do the volunteering in an area that’s important to you (no Ron Paul stuff).</p>

<p>Why haven’t you ventured beyond your HS activity-wise?</p>

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<p>Ron Paul is the man. Revert to the gold standard!!!</p>