<p>Current Junior. Asian female from competitive public high school in California (Malaysian help? doubt it lol)</p>
<p>Scores:</p>
<p>SAT 2250: 800 math, 770 writing, 680 CR (will retake in winter. I know CR weak :/ )
Math II 800, AP Euro 5<br>
(Should've taken more APs as an underclassman is a regret. But I'll be taking 5 this spring. So I'll have 6 APs in addition to my IB scores before senior year)
GPA IB Program: 4.0/4.0 (English, History, Math HL) (1/ 480)
Taking most rigorous course load available. </p>
<p>This year:
AP/IB Chemistry (will take subject test)
Journalism
IB/AP US History (will take subject test)
Spanish 3 Honors/ IB (will take subject test)
IB SL Economics
AP/HL Calculus
IB English 3</p>
<p>Essays: I really love writing so don't think this will be a problem at all.
Recs: Stellar. Great relationships with teachers/ counselors. </p>
<p>Top Ten USA Finalist for int'l UN essay contest
2nd in nation for public speaking competition (2nd in state, 1st in section)
Scholastic Writing Awards, Gold Key for Journalism, Merit for personal memoir
Won numerous state journalism awards for individual writing (editorial, yearbook copy) and yearbook layout
1st in section for parliamentary procedure
Outstanding Spanish Student Award</p>
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Editor in Chief of national pacemaker yearbook
Hugh O'Brian Youth Delegate (1 chosen per school, competitive process)
Senior writer at largest independent teen newspaper in the country (Featured on national television for one of my stories)
Model United Nations President
Future Business leaders of America Vice President
Volunteer with after-school education program for underprivileged children (Had some great experiences there and will probably write about it in essay)
State Senate District Intern
City Youth Commissioner (hoping to get Chairman of the board senior year)
Relay for Life publicity chairman
Junior Varsity Tennis for 2 years: #1 Doubles
12 years piano: Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music Certified grade 8
6 years cello: high school orchestra (Music's not a big deal, just a hobby on the side)</p>
<p>Unique? I started this internet forum for my community that connects youth to city hall and school district. I'm really passionate about civic involvement.
Head of Board of Directors for registered non-profit student lead organization that raises money for educational causes in foreign countries (I will be CEO my senior year)</p>
<p>I'm in love with Columbia and Stanford (but I know Stanford probably won't be happening).
SCHOOLS:
Columbia
UPenn
Cornell
Dartmouth
Brown
Yale
Stanford (I can dream can't I? haha)
Pomona College
Boston College
Berkley</p>
<p>Looking into business/econ or law as of now. Maybe English? I'm open to anything
I feel rather mediocre compared to some of my peers (esp. on CC) and was wondering what else I can do with one year left.
Thanks you guys! Really appreciate your feedback :D</p>