<p>I recently visited NYU last month and now am certain that it is my first choice. I will be applying early decision.</p>
<p>Personal:
-Asian
-Texas
-Speak Mandarin fluently
-Live with single parent
-Used to attend Christian school in Honduras
-No religion
-No connections to NYU whatsoever
-Plan to concentrate on psychology, religion, and philosophy</p>
<p>Academic Record:
-Most difficult course selection available.
-APs: English Language, English Literature, Statistics AP, Calculus AB AP, World History AP, US History AP, European History AP, Psychology AP, Environmental Science AP, Spanish Language AP, Computer Science AP, Government AP, Economics AP, Music Theory AP
-Top 2% rank out of 700+
-Never made below a 90</p>
<p>Standardized Test Scores:
-SAT Critical Reading 680
-SAT Math 800
-SAT Writing 750
-No ACT, SAT IIs, or AP Tests</p>
<p>Extracurricular Activities:
-Tennis (Top 40 in state, Top 450 in Nation; Team captain of a team that makes it to state every year; Will be playing for NYU if accepted; Racquet stringer; Camp counselor)
-Piano
-National Honor Society
-Spanish National Honor Society
-Good Sportsmanship League
-Student Council
-Earth Club
-Former Class Officer (Freshman & Sophomore year)
-Former Theatre & Speech Team (Freshman year)
-Former Computer Science Club (Freshman year)
-Volunteer at Retirement home
-Student Tutor
-Duke TIP Leadership Institute one summer</p>
<p>I contacted the coach for tennis and he says I could play for them, but I don't know if it will help because NYU doesn't care much about sports.</p>