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<li><p>As far as the location of the school, I really like California, Texas, Chicago, NYC, Atlanta</p></li>
<li><p>I am looking for a highly collaborative school. I really don't like competition and would love to go a place that fosters a sense of community.</p></li>
<li><p>I DO NOT want to go to a school with such intense academics that I have no time for fun. Of course, I want vigorous academics (this is necessary), but I want a school where balance is possible.</p></li>
<li><p>Lastly, DIVERSITY! Not in ethnicity (though that'd be great). I want to go to a school where there are students with a wide variety of interests and involvement. </p></li>
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<p>Additional info:
Prospective major: Biology, Neuroscience, Cognitive science
Prospective minor: depending on which school, either music or Italian</p>
<p>California resident
Income: >100,000</p>
<p>Bilingual (can speak, read, write two other language)-- I study with a teacher to hone these skills and am at a high school level in the language. </p>
<p>Mom went to USC
Both parents with Bachelor's, Dad has Master's</p>
<p>Struggled with depression (something I may want to write about in a supplement)</p>
<p>I took a human biology class at a local community college, receiving an A. I will take a few classes over the summer if I'm not accepted into a research program.</p>
<p>I know Java and learning Bluejay (self-taught). This isn't really a big deal, but I love it!</p>
<p>Will submit music supplement on the piano (Beethoven's Sonata Pathetique Movement 3)</p>
<p>GPA: UW 4.0 (academic)-- only As and A+s</p>
<p>I have received two B's, but in PE my freshman year. The GPA above includes, essentially, A-G courses (5 core classes + my elective, band)</p>
<p>Classes I have taken considered "advanced":
Advanced English (9 and 10)
Advanced History (9)
AP European History (10)
AP Biology (11)
AP Language and Composition (11)
AP US History (11)
Precalculus (11)</p>
<p>Senior prospective schedule:
Regular English (is this a bad idea?)
AP microeconomics
AP macroeconomics
AP Gov
AP Calc AB
AP Physics
AP Italian
Advanced Band</p>
<p>Test Scores:
ACT: 33. Trying to raise to a 34!
SAT II: Bio (M): 750 Math II: hoping for 730+ (taking in May)
AP European History (5)
Hoping for either 4s or 5s in AP Bio, Lang, and USH!</p>
<p>EC activities: *** denotes leadership position (required election)
1. Club d'Italiano President (9,10,11,12)*** Previously, I was involved in the club as cultural activities coordinator.</p>
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<li>American Cancer Society Club President (10,11,12)-- served as VP in 11 and member in 9 and 10 ***
We help those battling cancer through monetary aid, support, etc. </li>
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<p>Which goes hand in hand with...</p>
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<li><p>Event Chair of Relay for Life- essentially, the top position. (elected to lead committee of students for planning our community's Relay for Life which raises approximately $50,000) (10,11,12) ***
This is pretty significant because we raise more money than Stanford, USC, UCLA, etc. Also, this event is typically run by adults, but has been taken over by students in my community. </p></li>
<li><p>Volunteer for many many hours at an organization in the urban area near me that houses cancer patients (children)-- I work on the living conditions for these patients and their families by making holiday cards, painting, cleaning, organizing, making the place a nice place for the brave kids! I also tutor the patient's siblings.</p></li>
<li><p>Intern at my hospital's cancer center, shadowed oncologist, volunteered, too! :)</p></li>
<li><p>I've played piano for 11 years, numerous awards from my conservatory! Will submit arts supplement</p></li>
<li><p>Flute and Piccolo which I play in my school's band (first chair), my region's orchestra (first), my school's musicals, competitions (with some awards), and my region's honor band, and a flute "choir" of mostly professional flautists</p></li>
<li><p>Mental Health Support Group (President and Founder) (11,12)-- founded after personal experience
While this is registered as a club, it is more of a support group for those suffering from depression, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, etc., or those whose family or friends are suffering from those illnesses. It's a big part of my life and has over 50 members. We meet weekly at various locations and have created an outreach network with a local middle school **</p></li>
<li><p>Varsity Tennis (9,10,11,12)- Captain **</p></li>
<li><p>Hopefully participating in a research program this summer, whether it be a paid program or research with a professor</p></li>
<li><p>Robotics team member (though, no leadership position)</p></li>
<li><p>Possibly next year's band president, though I don't know yet.</p></li>
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<p>Work experience. I am not sure which to include. Can you advise?</p>
<p>I worked at a sales associate at Nordstrom for sophomore and junior year, a tennis camp counselor for every summer
I teach flute and piano to elementary school/ middle school students. I charge very little to nothing because most of my students cannot afford to pay a teacher.</p>
<p>Recommendations: Planning on getting these from my language and english teachers. However, I'm planning on studying biology. Should I also get one from my biology teacher? They should be very good, really. I'm very involved in the classroom and in helping my peers, which they recognize.</p>