<p>Hi :). I realize that my stats aren't very good compared to most of the people that post on this forum. My school district is one of the best in the state and my high school is considered pretty great by most. I have always been above average academically, but not enough to really stand out so I'm trying to change that. Here are my current stats:</p>
<p>Cumulative Weighted GPA: 3.656
Class Rank: 64 of 515
Cumulative Unweighted GPA: 3.594</p>
<p>COURSES:
9th Grade:
Algebra I, Honors English 9, American History, Phys. Science In Action, Art Foundations, Honors German II, Introduction to Graphics, Personal Finance, Debate I, Introduction to Aquatics, Pottery & Sculpting
10th Grade:
AP Human Geography, Biology, Honors English 10, Geometry, Honors German III, World Geography, Athletic Training, Introduction to Behavioral Science, Advanced Pottery & Sculpting, Fitness Swimming
11th Grade:<em>
Chemistry, Human Physiology, Algebra II, AP English Language and Composition, AP European History, Honors German IV, Psychology, AP Psychology, Lifeguard Training, Athletic Training Internship
</em> - those are the classes I signed up for in the Spring.</p>
<p>PSAT Score:
Critical Reading: 63
Math: 49 :(
Writing: 67</p>
<p>PLAN Score:
26</p>
<p>ECs:
350+ hours of volunteer work (I volunteer at a hospital 4 hours every week)
Piano lessons for about 10 years
Athletic Trainer
40 Assets Club
German Club
Environmental Club
Hope For a Better Tomorrow Club (give presentations to underclassmen about common insults (fag, retarded, etc.) and their origins/what they really mean)</p>
<p>I plan on eventually becoming a physical therapist.</p>
<p>I'm still very undecided on where I'd like to go to college. My guidance counselor uses the "Safety/Good fit/Reach" strategy, but my Safety and Good fit lists tend to merge together:
Safety/Good fit: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Iowa, Creighton University
Reach: University of California, Los Angeles</p>
<p>People have told me that I'm shooting too low, but I feel like I'm overestimating myself most of the time.</p>
<p>So CC, how can I stand out more in my junior year? A lot of the kids in my grade take summer school courses to get a better ranking, but my family can't afford that very easily. Should I take on more ECs?</p>