<p>About Me
First of all, I'd like to say thank you for recommending schools to me, it seriously means a lot :)
I am interested in double majoring in Humanities (history, philosophy, literature, art, music, etc.) and French. I understand that each school on this list may not have a Humanities major, however most of the schools that do not have an Independent Major. Even if the Independent Major is not available, I could always major in a specific subject within the humanities.
I feel a little uncomfortable attesting to my own personal character to online strangers, however I guess I'll have to deal with it! I have been told by my teachers that I have great character. Furthermore, teachers have told me I am a quirky and bright individual who any school would be lucky to have. I've also been told if I can demonstrate my personality in my applications and interviews, then my chances of going to a top school will be good. I have done a lot with my ECs and outside interests and they all connect to what I am interested in (at least I think so).
I appreciate any insight/help I can get.</p>
<p>For types of schools... I'm very versatile on where I can live (city, country, etc.), so that doesn't really mean too much to me. I prefer east coast schools, the closer to the northeast the better :P I'd also like schools that are prestigious, but that I have a shot at getting into! Thank you.</p>
<p>Stats:
- Male
- Suburb of Boston, MA
- Junior
- my high school sends some grads to top schools (depends on what you consider "some" and what you consider "top schools) ... including Boston College, Boston University, Oberlin, Occidental College, Cornell, Tufts, Swarthmore, Wellesley, etc.
- GPA: 93.3 unweighted / ??? weighted (grade-deflation is a problem at my school)
- class rank: 47/386 = 12.2% (will most likely be better next year)
- SATS: 1980 out of 2400
- SAT IIs not taken yet</p>
<p>ECS:
- Amnesty International
- National Honor Society
- Philosophy Club
- Select Choir
- Future Teachers of America</p>
<p>Outside Interests:
- Regional Select Choir
- Foreign exchange: 2 weeks in France
- award-winning photography for Enterprise Bank
- writing and photography are published in school's literary magazine
- piano lessons
- peaceful protest in Boston ("The Rescue")
- Schools for Schools organization
- member of a group dedicated to bringing free, safe fun to the city of Boston</p>
<p>Scholastic Honors:
- Honors Award ("summa cum laude")
- 6 student recognition awards</p>
<p>Leadership:
I'm one of the most active members in my Amnesty International Club, I am a volunteer French teacher, and next year I will hopefully be Chief Editor of my school's writing center program that helps students with their essays. Unfortunately for me, the activities that I do have little "leadership positions". I do what I like, though.</p>
<p>Volunteer Services:
- teaching French to elementary school students (80+ hours)
- National Honor Society English tutor (? hours)
- Writing Center program (? hours)
- Community Day
- this summer I am volunteering at a French library in Boston</p>
<p>Employment:
- HOPEFULLY getting a job in the fall... I'm applying to GAP and going to try to tutor people for extra cash</p>