What are the odds?

<p>Male
Public School in MD</p>

<p>Top 1-2% in class of 506
GPA: 4.00
WGPA:4.77
In APEX program at school, its kind of an elitist thing in terms of the school environment and not really conducive to learning but its hyped as prestigious</p>

<p>SAT: 2290
SATII: 800 Reading 760 Math 730 Writing</p>

<p>APs: AP NSL:5, AP US History: 5, AP Psychology: 5, AP Chemistry: 5, AP Language and Composition: 5, AP World History: 5, AP Calculus BC:5 Subscore: 5</p>

<p>Currently in AP Biology, AP Physics, AP Literature and Composition, AP Statistics, and Multi-Variable Calculus</p>

<p>Honors/Awards
National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist
Maryland Distinguished Scholarship Finalist
Mitchell Award in Civil Air Patrol
Debate Team County Finalist</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (in order of commitment)
Internship at NIH Neuroblastoma, Pediatric Oncology over the summer as a volunteer and after school every day from 2-6 as supplement classes. Have been able to make strides in independent research and am doing work to supplement my mentor's own research. I think the fact that I volunteered for the position and work for twenty hours a week shows my commitment to science.</p>

<p>Organizer of Outreach Program- Self-formulated program based on Link Crew, it focuses on peer mentorship within freshmen that will continue until they graduate and will help freshmen accomplish their own passions with senior speakers, faculty speakers, and community leaders.</p>

<p>Senior Class Secretary- Major part of organizing activities like Homecoming, Senior Picnic, Hall decorating, Graduation, and Prom. As well as self motivated activities and attending all of the various functions that the school holds.</p>

<p>Civil Air Patrol: Have been in the program since Freshman year and have invested hundreds of hours of time in it. I have become an officer and leader in the program, had to plan activities like meetings, trips for the group, etc. I've attended many camps over the summer in relation with this program and have learned how to fly-soloed a plane, have seen a space shuttle take off, have been a drill sergeant at an encampment, and become a ground team member-takes part in search and rescue missions.</p>

<p>National Honor Society Treasurer- Planned incoming Freshmen picnic and responsible for induction and various other tasks.</p>

<p>Crew: Rowing since Sophmore year on the team</p>

<p>Debate Team: On it since Sophmore year, I was a county finalist last year and more of a passive observer the year before.</p>

<p>Various honor societies: National Honor Society obviously, Mu Alpha Theta, Howard Hughes Student Academy of Science, Science National Honor Society, French Honor Society. I put this under academic distinctions not EC's though</p>

<p>Recommendations</p>

<p>Counselor: Said that he would focus on my ability to balance my school work and attain great grades and work long hours at an internship as well as doing things for the school like being a class officer, starting a new program, etc with my casual and not hyper intense spirit: google burrito mile</p>

<p>Teacher: English-Will focus on class anecdotes as well as talking about the resume</p>

<p>Science: Will talk about my dedication to science and the work I have done in those areas to further my passion for it i.e. taking all of the AP science classes, working at a science internship, etc</p>

<p>Chance me for Early Action at Stanford please. Engineering or science related major with interest in Pre-Med
Schools applying to are</p>

<p>Early Action Stanford
Washington University in St Louis
Princeton
Cornell
University of Michigan
University of Maryland College Park
Emory
Duke
Vanderbilt
Dartmouth
Combined Medical Northwestern
Combined Medical George Washington</p>

<p>somewhat surprised you aren't applying to JHU, great pre-med program plus its in state (although i am not 100% sure if it offers cheaper tuition for in staters)</p>

<p>i'm thinking of applying there now because i won the maryland distinguished scholarship award and it would be available at a much lower rate. I dont really like the environment though</p>

<p>Anyone else?</p>

<p>I am not too hot on JHU personally, its been my experience that its best to avoid the pressure cookers. Why not go to a school with a more vibrant social life and do better because of less competition when it comes to applications?</p>

<p>EA Stanford: 35%
Washington University in St Louis: 70%
Princeton: 35%
Cornell: 65%
University of Michigan: 98%
University of Maryland College Park: 100%, likely with money
Emory: 90%
Duke: 60%
Vanderbilt: 90%
Dartmouth: 55%
Combined Medical Northwestern: 40%
Combined Medical George Washington: 45%</p>

<p>Hopkins is not a pressure cooker, and the social life can be quite a lot of fun.</p>

<p>please more chances?</p>