What Are My Chances at Getting into American University?

<p>I'm not as amazing as many of the students here but here's my info:</p>

<p>Weighted GPA: 3.19
Rank: 48/184</p>

<p>AP Scores:</p>

<p>AP English Comp. - 4
AP European History - 4</p>

<p>ACT Composite: 28</p>

<p>Here's my EC resume:</p>

<p>Leadership and Student Government
Student Council (Entire Student Body)
• Active Member (9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade), Student Body Treasurer (11th Grade), Student Body President (12th Grade)
Class Government
• Active Member (10th Grade), Student Senate Representative (10th Grade)
Leadership Conferences
• Foothills Council Athletic Leadership Conference (10th, 11th, and 12th Grade)
Freshman Orientation
• Freshman Orientation Leader (11th and 12th Grade)</p>

<p>Athletics and Extracurricular Activities
Swimming
• Varsity (11th and 12th Grade)
Soccer (Glens Falls High School)
• Junior Varsity (9th and 10th Grade)
Soccer (Adirondack Soccer Club)
• Player (9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade)
Tennis
• Junior Varsity (9th Grade)
Alpine Skiing
• Junior Varsity (9th Grade)
Football
• Varsity (12th Grade)<br>
Ultimate Frisbee
• Captain of an Ultimate Frisbee team in Glens Falls High School Intramural Ultimate Frisbee League (11th Grade)
Key Club (Community Service Club)
• Active Member (9th and 10th Grade)
Public Announcements
• Glens Falls High School Morning Announcements (9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade)
• Glens Falls High School Varsity Football Announcer at Home Games (10th and 11th Grade)
Theatre
• Cast member and Stage Crew in Glens Falls High School production of the musical "Mame" (9th Grade)
• Supporting Role and Chorus member in Adirondack Children's Troupe’s production of the musical, "West Side Story" (11th Grade)
National English Honor Society
• Active Member (12th Grade)</p>

<p>Community Activities</p>

<p>Pedal to Cure Diabetes - 25-mile Cyclist (10th and 11th Grade)</p>

<p>Adirondack Theatre Festival - Volunteered at the Adirondack Theatre Festival's Annual Winter Fundraising Benefit, assisting guests, hanging coats and working in the theatre box office (11th Grade)</p>

<p>Double H Hole in the Woods Camp - Volunteered at annual fundraising gala that raises money for a camp that caters to terminally and chronically ill children (12th Grade)</p>

<p>International Children's Awareness Museum - Volunteered at Museum's annual benefit by dressing up as a citizen of a foreign nation and serving dinner to and interacting with guests (9th Grade)</p>

<p>Employment History</p>

<p>Gap Inc. - Old Navy - Worked as Customer Experience Associate, assisting customers with locating and choosing apparel and other Old Navy brand products; assisted with all aspects of store operation, including shipment, check out and routine maintenance (summer of 2007). </p>

<p>Fort William Henry Resort - Worked as a Bellman but also assisted the Front Desk and for a temporary time period, held a desk job in the Reservations department. Assisted resort guests with directions, travel questions, reservation issues, room issues and assisted with their luggage and belongings when working as a bellman (summer of 2006).</p>

<p>Great Escape Amusement Park - Cashier in Retail and gift shops within the park; interacted with customers and park guests, providing assistance, and selling products (summer of 2005).</p>

<p>West Mountain Ski Center - Worked as a ski instructor during the winter, teaching students of all ages how to ski or how to improve their skiing based on their age and desires (winters of 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007).</p>

<p>If I am accepted to AU I plan on being a Language/Area Studiues: Russian Area major.</p>

<p>I have also applied for an AFROTC scholarship and plan on doing that regardless of if I am awarded the scholarship.</p>

<p>Keenan, I think you have a good chance to get in. It looks like you have participated in a lot of activiities and your ACT is within their range. Also, it seems that they take a fair amount of people within your gpa range. One thing that may help is that they do not have as many guys as girls attending so this should be a big plus. Another school to check out also for your major is Goucher in Baltimore. You would be in their range and they also could use more guys. Goucher has a good reputation also. Good luck!</p>

<p>Thanks. I also forgot to mention I applied Early Decision.</p>

<p>Anyone else have any input?</p>

<p>bump…</p>