<p>I am currently a sophomore in high school and I am starting to look into undergraduate business schools. I would be interested to find out how i can improve my chances of being accepted into a top business school such as Wharton.
My cumulative unweighted GPA is a 96.5 (based on the 100 point scale), and I rank in the top 3% of my class. By the time I graduate I will have taken 6 AP courses (AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Physics, AP American History, AP European History, and AP Calculus I) I will have taken 3 honors class (Physics, Latin IV, and Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus). I anticipate that my weighted class rank will fall within the top 5 (or the top 2%).
In terms of extracurricular activities I have had several accomplishments.</p>
<pre><code>* I have won my schools science fair my freshman and sophomore years. I have also received a first place medal for the Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair (a regional competition of the Intel ISEF fair), and I will likely win another first place medal this year. Note that a first place is not the same as winning the fair, which is classified as "Grand Champion". It is also somewhat likely I may win the Grand Champion designation this year and move on to the international fair.
- I was a regional finalist in the Siemens Competition in 2008, a prestigious math and science research competition. In the coming years I will continue to participate in this competition with the hopes of reaching the same or a higher level of the competition. </code></pre>
<p>There are several activities which I am involved in. </p>
<pre><code>* I have been a member of the Student Council Executive Council the last two years, and it is very likely that I will be President of Student Council my senior year.
* I am a mid-level manager of my school's newspaper, and in coming years I may serve as the business manager for the paper.
* I am on my school's debate team. This was my first year on the team so I was in the novice category. In this season I have won several "speaker's awards". I am also a member of the National Forensics League.
* I am a member of the National Honor Society
* I am a member of the Latin National Honor Society
* I compete on my school's golf team. I will have spent two years on JV and 2 years on the varsity team by graduation
* I have been awarded an Academic Letter
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<p>I participate in numerous instances of volunteer work through my youth group, such a work at soup kitchens and food banks, and have gone on mission trips with habitat for humanity. However, I do not have any examples of taking a strong leadership role in community service. Although I am sure i will be able to accumulate some examples of this through my role in student council and in National Honor Society.</p>
<p>It is hard to predict what my SAT score will be like, but I anticipate at least 2100.</p>
<p>With this description of my current and future academics, accomplishments, and activities, what do you think I should do in my next two years of high school to improve my chances?</p>
<p>Thanks,
Nathan Heeter</p>