What are my chances? Please help!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Academic Information</p>

<p>-I am a current high school junior at an academically rigorous private school
-my current GPA is a 3.8
-my school does not release rankings, but I am pretty sure I am in the top 25% of my class
-my best offical SAT thus far: 1180 (although I have taken several practice tests since then and gotten well into the 1200s)
-I also plan on taking the ACT in April and the fall of 2011.
-I am participating in the full IB diploma program </p>

<p>Classes</p>

<p>9th: Honors Biology/Chemistry 1, Spanish 2 Honors, Geometry, Honors World History, Honors English, two art electives
10th: AP U.S., Honors Biology/Chemistry 2, Spanish 3 Honors, Algebra 2/Trig Honors, Honors English, New Testament (religion requirement), Introduction to Photography
11th: AP European History, IB Environmental Systems, IB Standard Level Spanish, Pre-Calculus, Honors English, IB Higher Level Economics
will take in 12th: AP/IB Higher Level Modern European History, AP Biology, IB Standard Level Mathematical Studies, IB Higher Level English, IB Higher Level Economics, Theory of Knowledge</p>

<p>Clubs</p>

<p>Students for Environmental Action (S.E.A.)
Spanish Club
Battle of the Brains Club
Youth and Government Club</p>

<p>Honors</p>

<p>Spanish Honors Society
National Honors Society
Richmond Forum Page Program (only for those on Honor Role)</p>

<p>Leadership</p>

<p>-Nominated to participate in the Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference (PYIC) in 2009. During this conference I learned all about the U.S. government and got to witness Obama's inauguration alongside my fellow high school leaders from across the country
-officer of S.E.A. club
-participated in a mock trial for Youth and Government Club</p>

<p>Sports</p>

<p>-F.C. Richmond Elite Soccer (9th)
-Super-Y Elite Soccer (won 4th place at nationals in Florida - 9th)
-Varsity Soccer since freshman year
-indoor soccer every winter
-varsity cross country since 10th grade (best 5k - 22:05)</p>

<p>Service</p>

<p>-summer camp counselor
-volunteer assistant coach for middle school running team
-volunteer for CHIP organization (Children's Health Involving Parents)
-participated in CARITAS
-serve as Richmond Forum Page
-participate in local 5k to raise money for Operation Smile Organization</p>

<p>-This year I also had a week-long internship at a preschool for autistic children. I learned about the ABA therapies for autistic children as well as speech and occupational therapy.</p>

<p>Next Year I Will:</p>

<p>-Organize an event at my school to raise funds and awareness for autism research (I will definitely want to keep organizing/participating in autism awareness events in college)
-run for class office
-participate in just about everything mentioned above!</p>

<p>This summer, I will be living abroad in Majadahonda, Spain for 3 weeks</p>

<p>As an IB student, I will also be writing a 4,000 word extended essay. My topic is Autism. While I have not yet come up with a research question, I believe it will be something about the effects ABA therapies have on the brain of a child with an autism spectrum disorder.</p>

<p>I have several colleges on my list. </p>

<p>William and Mary
University of Virginia
Wake Forest
Virginia Tech
Boston University
Bucknell
Dickinson
Clemson
N.C. State
James Madison University</p>

<p>I admire all of these schools and can see myself at all of them. If I had my choice, I would love to be at either William and Mary of UVA. However, I know these schools are very selective and it will be difficult. I am scheduling interviews at William and Mary and Wake Forest soon (I am hoping this might help me stand out). I also have very good essay writing skills so I am hoping this will help me a little bit as well.</p>

<p>As far as majors go, I am interested in English, International Relations, and Special Education. I know for sure that I will either double major or minor in Spanish. Being in Youth and Government Club has also prompted me to consider law school.</p>

<p>I am very enthusiastic about school and extremely self-motivated. I cannot WAIT for college...I know I'm a total nerd! :)</p>

<p>Let me know what you guys think!!!!</p>

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<p>I think you need to work on your SAT or perhaps try the ACT. You’re a really competitive applicant but the SAT’s are definitely low for UVA and W&M. But Wake is test optional so that’s a plus! Definitely try the ACT though.</p>

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<p>Thanks! I’ll definitely be taking the ACT.</p>

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<p>I would definitely consider taking an SAT or ACT prep course, besides just the basic one that many high schools provide. Many applicants self-study and take tests on their own while others need the help of a “personal trainer”, which is the equivalent of a prep course.</p>

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<p>You have an excellent course rigor, appealing to colleges. High GPA
Work on ACT/SAT to improve…
UVA is state college? Might be more challenging.
Otherwise, excellent chances…</p>

<p>I am interested in Dickinson as well…is it very competitve?</p>

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