Updated Chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z Furman University
1

<p>RACE: Black</p>

<p>STATE: South Carolina</p>

<p>GENDER: Male</p>

<p>RANK: 3 / 284</p>

<p>GPA: ~3.8 Un-Weighted / 4.78 Weighted</p>

<p>AP EXAMS:
Art History - 3
European History - 3
English Language and Composition - 5
United States History - 5</p>

<p>SAT:
6/2007 : 600 M 660 CR 610 W
10/2007: 560 M 730 CR 690 W
Superscored: 1330 / 1600 and 2020 / 2400</p>

<p>SAT II:
Took Literature and U.S. History 11/3/3007</p>

<p>APPLYING TO:
College of Arts and Sciences</p>

<p>SENIOR SCHEDULE:
AP U.S. Government
AP Microeconomics
AP English Lit. / Comp.
Physics Honors
Pre-Calculus Honors
Twentieth Century Seminar (Honors)
Talented and Gifted Art (Honors)
AP Studio Art - 2D</p>

<p>EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Youth Action Council: Co-Chair / President; Finalist in the Project Ignition National Seat Belt Campaign; presented multi-media campaign at the National Youth Leadership Council's (NYLC) National Service-Learning Conference; recipient of the Best Grassroots Impact Award for working with South Carolina legislators to enact stronger seat belt safety laws; recipient of the $25,000 State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant</p>

<p>Student Government
Senate; House of Representatives; National Association of Student Councils (NASC) Council of Excellence Award; Certificate of Excellence and Varsity Letter for 200+ Hours of Service; South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) Gold Honor Council Award; Junior Class Leadership Council Secretary; Certificate of Excellence for 200+ Hours of Service; Sophomore Class Leadership Council Secretary; Outstanding Freshman Class Service Award for 100+ Hours of Servce; South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) District Conference</p>

<p>Scholars Symposium / Honors Forum
Senior Class Advisory Council; Junior Class Advisory Council; Sophomore Class Advisory Council; Freshman Class Advisory Council; Peer Mentor / Tutor</p>

<p>National Art Honor Society (NAHS)
Historian; Scholastic Art and Writings Award Competition; South Carolina State Fair Student Art Show; Spring Visual Arts Show; Photography</p>

<p>National French Honor Society (NFHS)
President; Peer Mentor / Tutor</p>

<p>National Honor Society (NHS)
Peer Mentor / Tutor</p>

<p>National Senior Beta Club
Programs Co-Chair; Peer Mentor / Tutor</p>

<p>COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS:
Amnesty International USA
Habitat for Humanity
STAND: A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition
Genocide Intervention Network
Winter Holidays Service Project</p>

<p>SUMMER EXPERIENCES:
South Carolina Obama for America Internship
College Democrats of America National Conference
The Governor's School of South Carolina at the College of Charleston</p>

<p>ACADEMIC HONORS:
Emory University Scholars Nomination
Principal's Scholar Honor
Columbia Urban League Young and Gifted Achievement Award
Advanced Placement Scholar with Honor
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Eligibility
National French Contest Level 4 Honorable Mention Award
Junior Marshal at Senior Graduation
Coker College Scholar Award
Lander University Junior Fellow Award
Newberry College Scholar Award
University of South Carolina Aiken Scholar Award
University of South Carolina Upstate Scholar Award
AP English Language & Composition Award of Excellence
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Junior English Award
South Carolina Governor's Scholar Award
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Sophomore History Award
National History Day Certificate of Achievement
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Freshman Social Studies Award
Academic Honor Roll
Duke Univeristy Talent Identification Program Scholar
Scholars Academy / Honors School</p>

2

<p>are you kidding--you're in.</p>

3

<p>The only question is fit. Will you be happy there? Visit during the school year if you doubts or questions.</p>

4

<p>slam dunk in the absence of closet skeletons or committing a felony between now and Labor Day, '08.</p>

5

<p>Thanks for the replies! Do you guys think I could get a significant amount of money in scholarships and grants, if any? My biggest concern is getting accepted but not getting enough money (which is what happened to my sister a few years ago). I didn't apply for any of the big scholarships like the Hollingsworth. However, I'm hoping maybe I can get offered at least half-tuition? Maybe that's just hopeful wishing lol.</p>

6

<p>Apply for the Hollingsworth, the Lay and the Duke. It is not too late. If you are interested in Math apply for the Wiley. There are additional scholarships available too. Apply!! If you don't ask, you won't get. I think you have a good chance of getting money. Furman also takes the state lottery scholarship money.</p>

7

<p>Furman also gives out some big scholarships "just because." I suspect your URM status would be most helpful in terms of scholarship chances. It is not only URMs that get the "just because" scholarships, of course ... I would guess they are for students the school thinks would add something special to the campus. You will have to wait until April to find out for sure, but it may be worth the wait!</p>

8

<p>You are a likely admit to Furman without the URM status as male applicants who are strong across the board like you are sought after in LACs that sometimes get more female applicants and like to achieve balance in gender. You are not only URM, you are well-qualified and college ready because you have taken a challenging high school curriculum. Think hard about your best fit in colleges, and keep an open mind and heart till April.<br>
If you like the things Furman is particularly good at delivering, quickly send in an application for the Hollingsworth and other scholarships and don't be shy...step up. Think about where you would contribute to Furman as a member of the community. The bigger scholarships also have interview components. You have probably underestimated your chances. I am a Furman grad and have spent several weekends on a project at Furman recently. If you care to PM me with any questions, feel free! There are also current parents on this page. Congrats on your strong high school record. Next year will be one of the best years of your life when you step onto a college campus that has a great deal to offer you.</p>