Sorry to Bother... but I NEED HELP.

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Virginia
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<p>I'm sorry to have another one of these posted but I really need some ideas about UVa.
I would love some direction here.</p>

<p>White, Male
Out of State-- TEXAS
Large Urban High School (2300 students)
GPA weighted:4.75
GPA unweighted:4.0
Rank or % estimate:22/500
(extremely competitive public high school.. everyone in the top 10% has not made a B their entire career)</p>

<p>SATs
Verbal:720
Math:740
Writing:730
Total:2190</p>

<p>AP/IB taken/scores:
World History 5
English Language 5
AB Calc 2
US History 5</p>

<h2>Environmental Science 5</h2>

<p>Senior Year</p>

<p>AP English Lit
AP Human Geography
H Yearbook (Editor in Chief)
AP Macroeconomics
AP US Government
AP Comparative Government
AP Art History
Hon Anatomy</p>

<p>Subjective:
Essays: Great- writing about my best friend (we're both diabetics)
Teacher Recs: Amazing
Counselor Rec: in a school of over 2000 my counselor doesn't know me very well but I have visited her a lot recently so she will be able to write a good rec.</p>

<p>ExtraCurriculars--
-Yearbook Editor in Chief and member (3 years)
-Varsity Tennis (9-12th)
-Student Council Member and Officer (9-12th)
-United High School Council Member and Elected Pres. (11-12th)
-National Honor Society Elected VP (12th)
-Hunting and Fishing Club Founding Member and Treasurer (11-12th)
-Amnesty International Chapter Member (12th)
-Spirit Crew Leader (12th)
-Link Crew Leader for Freshmen Orientation (10-11th)
-Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk to Cure Diabetes Team Leader
(8-12th) Over $50,000 raised</p>

<p>Service Hours-
Around 300</p>

<p>Jobs-
-Vet Clinic (9-12th) 20 Hours a Week during school year
30-40 hrs a week during summer
-Founded/Owned Computer Business which produced DVD slideshows of student events</p>

<p>Awards-
-National Merit Commended Student
-Superintendent Scholar
-National Honor Society
-AP Scholar with Honor
-Academic Award for History
-Academic Sweatshirt
-Society for Academic Achievement
-Society for Academic Success
-Society for Academic Promise
-Radio Shack Scholar (8-11th)
-Code of Living Award – highest honor for 8 of 260 campers at Camp Sweeney Diabetic Camp, chosen by peers</p>

<p>Thanks
I would appreciate any help you can offer.</p>

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<p>You look strong to me, but I don't have a lot of data on oos applicants.
Will you be taking SAT II's?</p>

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<p>No I haven't. Do you think I need to?</p>

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<p>Looks good, taking a couple SAT IIs definitely wont hurt you.</p>

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<p>I would focus on the caliber of your essay. Don't take the SATIIs if you can't review a bit...they are only one hour tests and easy to review for..so don't make the error of taking even one or two cold as you could be wasting your time (I know too many people with your SAT scores who regret walking in with zero prep). The December sitting would give you enough review time. For a public school, UVA is surprisingly detailed in their readings of essays. Project yourself in Charlottesville well in your essays..where you will contribute, what spark you will bring from your part of the USA.<br>
good luck!</p>

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<p>Although I considered the SAT II's a requirement for my UVa app., others have disagreed. Having said that I agree with Faline2 don't walk in to any test cold. Think about your strongest AP scores and take the SAT II version with serious review.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>