<p>Hi! I'm currently a junior and am beginning to narrow down my college options. I would like an unbiased opinion about what type of schools I should be looking at. I am definitely looking at research rather than liberal arts schools.</p>
<p>*IB Program - working towards IB Diploma.
*SAT: 2210
*ACT: 33
*GPA: 3.95 UW, 4.54 W
*Rank: 6/393
*Accepted to a summer program at FSU this summer - focuses on math and science research
*Local symphony youth orchestra - assistant principal (viola)
*Private viola lessons weekly
*Marching Band and Indoor Percussion (marimba)
*Mu Alpha Theta, National English Honor Society, French National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, and Science National Honor Society member
*Founding member and secretary of Debate Club
*French Club Vice President (10)
*Guaranteed good recommendations from some of my better teachers and my IB coordinator.
*1 AP Course (rest pre-IB) freshman year, 3 AP Courses (rest pre-IB) sophomore year, 4 AP Courses and 3 IB Courses (only one test) junior year, and a full AP and IB schedule senior year.
*Volunteer at a local monument's summer camp every summer - 40 hours/week.
*Varied volunteering throughout the year.
*Have received scholarships for music and performance.</p>
<p>I'll see if I remember more as time goes on. What do you believe I should focus/work on in order to strengthen my application? </p>
<p>Thank you!</p>