<p>ok guys, this is going for my final college list (which currently changes every single hour). I'm trusting the intellect and expertise of the college confidential community to help me here! Please and thank you!</p>
<p>Here we go (I'll do the major things only):</p>
<p>ACADEMICS
- 3.6 UW/4.5 W GPA (A couple very bad math and french classes...got a low C in a math class)
- My grades this year have taken a sharp rise however.
- Very hard courseload. Taking 4 HL's in the IB program.
- SAT Predicted (based on prep tests): 2100-2200
- SAT II: US History- 760, German 770, Spanish 720
- I will complete 5 years of high school due to a move (I'm now an international student) and the decision to do the full IB diploma
- Rank at my very large old school was top 7% (class of around 800 or so)
- IB predicted grade is gonna be around 37-39 out of 42.
- Dean's List (highest academic award at my school)</p>
<p>EXTRACURRICS
- Founder of MUN chapter at my new school. Also very interested in international affairs, I have done several fundraising projects, as well as been part of numerous organizations/clubs throughout high school.
- Student Council President (heavy involvement there)
- Nationally ranked golf player (I'm looking to maybe play D3...maybe)
- 3 years varsity golf team
- Won some fancy award for being the top student overall at my new school.
- 350+ community service/volunteering hours
- Some other stuff but I won't bore you with it.</p>
<p>OTHER FACTORS
- I'm anticipating very good to excellent recommendations
- Essays could be a bit of a problem because I've got so much other stuff to do, but my guess is that they'll be very good since I actually enjoy writing about that kinda stuff (freaky huh?)
- I'm an international student and I will not be applying for financial aid
- Fluent in 5 languages.
- Oldest of 5 kids</p>
<p>THE SCHOOLS</p>
<p>I'm interested in majoring/double majoring in either international relations or economics, preferably IR.</p>
<ul>
<li>Tufts</li>
<li>Georgetown (haven't decided whether its the GC or SFS)</li>
<li>Claremont McKenna</li>
<li>U Penn (top choice)</li>
<li>Yale (why not)</li>
<li>U Chicago (this might be dropped)</li>
<li>USC</li>
<li>Brown (might also be dropped)</li>
<li>Stanford (might also be dropped)</li>
<li>Columbia</li>
</ul>
<p>I am also applying to U Toronto and several English schools as safeties. Basically, if I don't get into a college in the US I won't be devastated since it's much cheaper to go to Britain anyway, and I've picked out several safeties there. I'd still love LOVE to go to an American college and I intend to put my heart and soul into those essays. But we'll see.</p>
<p>Thanks for reading, please be as honest as possible, and I'll be glad to return the favor!</p>