I’m looking to get into the University of Virginia. I’m in 11th grade (this fall). I was wondering if anyone could tell me what they think my chances are of getting into the university and if there’s anything I can do to increase my chances.
*My grades are pretty good. I get mostly straight A’s with a few B’s and always have an A average.
*I’m in a club almost very day of the week and am on the board of one of my clubs (which is like a higher position than a member, such an vp/president/secretary/etc). some of these clubs are NAHS and Key club (which is a volunteer club)
*I was on the track team in 9th and 10th grade but since I wasn’t very good I didn’t make jv or varsity
*My clubs do some community service work, but I haven’t done any outside community service work yet. Will starting community service work this late decrease my chances?
Oh, and I will also be taking AP english this fall, honors social studies and AP psychology. I took honors english in 9th and 10th grade and honors geometry in 10th grade (a year ahead of many of the other students in my grade). The 2 AP’s will be the only one’s so far. Should I take more AP’s or is 2 enough?
UVA is a fairly competitive school. 2 APs would be about the bare minimum. By the end of my senior year, I’ll have taken 7 AP courses. I think you should have about 4 AP courses to be safe. I don’t see any test scores, get on that early so you have time to improve. Aim for a 2100 SAT or 32 ACT. You need more ECs, work hard at track or find some other sport or team. Clubs typically don’t even count as ECs. You definitely need to do a fair amount of community service on your own. It will show initiative, try for about 50 hours in one or two organizations. Chance me back?