Class of 2016 (Rising Senior)
I know that I should ask my exact chances as it might lower my chances due to a lack of confidence, but I just wanted some critique and suggestions on what I can do to improve my chances.
Some of the stats may be off, but I’m going by my calculations and my overall ‘guess’
Current Unweighted GPA: 3.96?, Prospective Unweighted GPA: 3.969 (I had 1 B in 9th Grade, out of 33 total high-school courses). Current Weighted GPA: 4.032. Prospective Weighted GPA: 4.294. I am assuming I am and will be the top 1-2% of my class, Salutatorian hopeful
Note- My school is weird… Instead of a 5 for all AP classes, they do a .036 addon for each AP course, so my Weighted GPA will probably be lower compared to most nationwide schools (I have and will have taken 9 total AP courses).
SAT Scores: (Took it this past winter, 1st time taking it as well, so I understand the scores are much lower than they should be. Math- 680, Critical Reading- 560, Writing- 580, Total: 1820, I plan to take it at least twice more. Also plan to take the ACT once or twice, as well as the SAT Subject tests: US History, Math I, and Physics.
Hopeful Major: Political Science/American Politics
Awards:
-MGA Virginia Youth Governor Candidacy (11th)- Unsuccessful, but learning experience
-Conference on National Affairs Nomination (CONA, 11th)
-All-District Band (10th- Unsuccessful, 11th- Successful)- Trumpet
-Successfully tested into the FBLA state conference (11th)
-1st Place in overall Middle School Science Fair with presentation on Yeast (6th)
-1st Place in school-wide Spelling Bee, and 6th Place at the regional competition (5th)
-Nomination and Acceptance to the American Legion Boys State Conference (11th)
-6th Place in accumulative points out of approximately 50 students at an Academic Team Meet (11th)
-2nd Place overall at South West Community College Math Competition (12 total schools) (10th- In Algebra II bracket, 1st out of school)
-3rd Place overall at South West Community College Math Competition (12 total schools) (11th- In Algebra III/Trigonometry bracket, 1st out of school)
-Local Beta Bowl Nominee (Local Quiz Bowl between the Grades) (10th- Nominee, 11th- Team Captain)
(Added Middle School awards just in case)
EC Activities:
-Model General Assembly (MGA, 11th- 12th)- Senior officer hopeful
-Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA, 11th- 12th)- Senior officer hopeful
-Symphonic/Concert/Jazz Bands (6th- 12th)- Trumpet, Tuba, Trombone-Baritone, Baritone, French Horn
-Marching Band (10th- 12th)- 11th: Trumpet Section Co-Leader, Senior Drum Major/Rank Captain hopeful
-Academic/Quiz Bowl Team (10th- 12th)- Senior captain hopeful
-National Junior Beta Society (11th)- Club Co-President
-National Senior Beta Society (12th)- Senior officer hopeful
-Boys Varsity Tennis Team (11th- 12th)
I also have community work serving as the honorary ‘Taps’ player for the veteran’s day parade. I’ve assisted in our local nursing home keeping company for some elders. I’ve helped create massive rallies for local youth groups and have assisted in the creation of several Parades and assembly-like events.
Notable Rigorous courses I have or will be taking: AP Biology, AP US History, AP Government, AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, AP Physics B, AP Calculus, AP English Lit, AP European History.
Sorry for the lengthy article, I just want to be thorough on my research, any feedback is appreciated! P.S. I am instate (From Southwest Virginia, very poor county so I’m underprivileged compared to many Virginia schools.)