<p>I'm currently a Junior. As of now, the following colleges are my top choices (Not in any particular order):
1. Columbia University/ Barnard
2. NYU
3. UC Berkeley
4. Northwestern University
5. Cornell? Brown?
I may be able to get into some of these colleges, but the problem is, my academic record, EC's, and volunteering opportunities might not be strong enough. Other Ivy Leagues such as Harvard and Yale are far beyond my reach.
Anyways,</p>
<p>My weighted GPA is 4.2. My class rank is at least at the top 10%.
My academics:
Freshman:
1. English I
2. Art I
3. (H) Geometry
4. Religion I
5. Biology
6. Physical Education/ Health </p>
<p>Sophomore:
1. AP European History
2. (H) English II
3. (H) Chemistry
4. (H) Algebra II/Trigonometry
5. Religion II
6. Art II
7. Latin I</p>
<p>Junior:
1. AP Biology
2. AP U.S. History
3. AP English Language and Composition
4. Pre-Calculus
5. Latin II
6. Religion III
7. Sculpture I</p>
<p>For senior year, I plan to take the following courses:
1. AP Government
2. (H) Physics
3. AP English IV
4. Religion IV
5. Calculus
6. (H) Latin III
7. Either AP Art History, Sculpture II, or Ceramics I.</p>
<p>Awards:
1. Subject awards in Biology and Physical Education/Health for Freshman Year, and one subject award in Religion II for Sophomore Year.
2. CSF (California Scholarship Federation) member for two years and counting
3. Magna Cum Laude Award for National Latin Exam 2012</p>
<p>Clubs/Leadership:
1. Spanish Club (1 year)
2. Christian Action Movement (1 year)
3. Art Club (2 years and counting)- I plan to sign up for one of the leadership positions.
4. Board member for Library Advisory Board (2 years and counting)
5. Animal Club (2 years and counting)
6. Latin Club (2 Years and counting)
7. Amnesty International (2 years and counting)
8. Pasadena Independent Schools Foundation member</p>
<p>Volunteering:
1. Started a tutoring program at elementary school with my friend.
2. Animal Shelter (plan to do contribute more hours, and also plan to work at veterinarian's office) *Main focus is any work regarding animals.
3. Mural painting
4. Children's Hunger Fund
5. I have worked at my aunt's office (filing, computer work) for two years during Christmas break.
6. Other than that I don't remember much.</p>
<p>Misc:
1. I've been attending classes at my local community college for a few years. I've taken these classes thus far: English 62 (2009), Algebra II (2010), Introduction to Drawing (2011), Modern and Modern Jazz Dance (2012). </p>
<p>I haven't taken the SAT or ACT tests yet.
This is all I remember for now. I will add more things if they come up.</p>