I’m currently a senior in high school applying…and plan on submitting before the priority deadline
Extracurriculars
Music
-10 years of piano lessons
-7 years of choir
-Ward organist/pianist
Athletics
-Participated in one high school sport
-Participated in a rec-league sport while in high school
-Currently in a swim club
Church Leadership
-Served in multiple quorum presidencies
COMMUNITY SERVICE/SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AWARDS
-Received a prestigious award from the Optimists Club
-Active Boy Scout (Eagle is a maybe by the time the application is due)
-Actively involved in drama club, German club, exchange student club at my school
HOURS PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY OR SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES
-100 (with options 50, 100, 150, and 200)
PERFORMING ARTS
-Performed in school choir from 6th grade through 11th grade
-Was in 2 dramatic productions in high school
-Was part of a school a capella group in 10th and 11th grades
WORK EXPERIENCE
-Ran my own lawn care business with multiple regular customers and many single-time customers for 2 years (2012-2014)
-Worked as a cashier at Burger King for 2 years (2014-2016)
-Worked as a soccer referee for 3 years (2013-2016)
-Worked as a lifeguard for 1.5 years (2016-Present)
-Worked as a swimming teacher for 1 year (2016-Present)
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
AP Classes completed or currently enrolled in:
- AP United States History
- AP Government
- AP Comparative Politics
Seminary:
- Completed 3 years of seminary so far, and I’m doing seminary this year
Duty To God:
-Almost done, will be completed by application due date
Exchange Year:
I am currently on an exchange year to Germany for the entire 2017-2018 academic year. I am here on a full-ride scholarship through Congress.
SCORES:
ACT: 30
GPA: 3.5
SAT: Didn’t take
My sister is currently at BYU-Idaho and both of my parents went to BYU-Idaho and my dad went to BYU-Provo, idk if that means anything.
Thanks!
Worst case scenario, if you get declined, just go on a mission and reapply when you get back. Your chances are much better.