I am a native of Ann Arbor, so I am in state for Michigan. Also, my mom is on the faculty.
Scores:
ACT: 35 (Eng:36 Math:35 Reading:36 Science:32)
PSAT: 1480/1520 (likely National Merit Semifinalist but I don’t know yet)
SAT: 1560
Subject Tests: Math II: 800 I will be taking more of these soon.
GPA: 4.0 (out of a 4.0 scale)
Classes:
This year I am taking AP English 11, AP Calc AB ( as a junior), AP Chem, and I am taking the AP Spanish test (not the class).
Next year, I will be taking AP Physics C, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science, and AP English 12.
Extra Curricular:
-I play for a recreational soccer team for the last 3 years
-Have been playing chess for nearly 10 years, have a rating of 1800.
-Strong showings at the state tournaments.
-I play classical guitar
-I am part of National Honor Society
-Member of my school’s SADD club (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
-Member of Link Crew, which helps incoming freshmen adjust to highschool. I don’t know if this matters, but I have not done very much with this club simply because it does not seem to be a very active club.
-Founder/President/Captain/First Board of my school’s Chess Club
-School didn’t have a team for some reason so I made it, and in our first tournament we placed second in the state, which was really unexpected. I also organize matches against other schools.
-Member of Peer to Peer, which creates programs at my school to raise awareness for Depression, de-stigmatize it, and help people get the resources they need to get help. This is a big part of my highschool career, and I am very proud of what I have accomplished. I could definitely write a good essay about this.
-I do a bit of photography, haven’t done much, but I upload my photos to Flickr and 500px.
-I speak English and Romanian fluently
Other:
-Participated in MMPC and AIME math competitions. Scored in the top 100 math students in Michigan.
-Took the State Level of the National Chemistry Exam, don’t know how I did yet.
Jobs:
-Over the summer of 10th grade I worked at a summer camp.
Volunteering:
- I volunteer pretty infrequently at a volunteer Tap/Brew house that donates all profits to the homeless and helps create community gardens.
-I am part of a volunteer club at schools where I restock food pantries and take care of children at certain programs.
-I do about 3-4 hours of volunteering every week.
Overall, I am pretty lost about college. I don’t know what schools to apply to, where I can get into, and what else I can do to improve my chances. Thanks for the help!