<p>Hello Everybody, I recently applied for seats in these universities for the fall term under the Regular Decision designation. I'm a senior at the Bronx High School of Science, so I suppose that my credentials may be generally unique to others whose schools may not be of the same rigor. </p>
<p>These are the schools I am applying to:
Binghamton University
Bucknell University
Lehigh University
Northeastern University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
University at Buffalo
University of Rochester
Below is some of my information </p>
<p>Unweighted GPA: 87.63
Bronx Science doesn't rank.
SAT-I: 2120
Math: 740
Reading: 660
Writing: 720 </p>
<p>SAT-II: Mathematics Level 2: 740 </p>
<p>This year, I'm taking all general AP courses or at least college-level. This includes Calculus, Astronomy and Astrophysics (which I'm receiving college credit for) Advanced Italian Conversation (can be considered AP since we share the same class and tests and assignments as the AP students.), AP Comparative Government, and AP Psychology. I'm hoping to have at least 88's in these classes by the end of the term. In the past, I've taken AP European History and AP United States History. I received a 3 and a 5 on the Ap Exams, respectively. </p>
<p>Extracurricular Activities: </p>
<p>-Conducted Independent Research at Montefiore Hospital, finding alternate treatments for brain cancer for the past two years. My own research has earned recognition by the NYCSEF and JSHS competitions. I have placed as a semifinalist in JSHS, and I will be competing in the preliminary round of the International Science and Engineering Fair this weekend. My research has contributed to a larger collaborative work that has received national recognition. </p>
<p>-Participated for two years on the school's world-renowned Speech and Debate Team, (Qualified for State Championships, but had to decline because of SAT's. Medalist and Elimination Round Placement in other competitions on the National Circuit.) </p>
<p>-Outdoors Varsity Track Sophomore Year. </p>
<p>-Filipino Club Freshman year. </p>
<p>-Red Cross Bronx Science Chapter for the last two years. Served as Project Organizer. Organized a joint effort between the Filipino Club and the Red Cross club to create a relief package for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan. </p>
<p>I'm a multi-racial student (Half-Filipino, Half-Caucasian.) I've recently interviewed with an alum of the University of Rochester, and she seemed relatively impressed. We laughed, and I showed that I did my research for the school. According to my dad, who was watching from outside, he was the only parent to whom the interviewer walked over and talked about my fit as a student. I really emphasized my interest in the academic freedom at Rochester, since I'm a student of multiple passions and interests (European Studies, especially Italian Culture, and the Biological Sciences.) This is my first choice school and it has a very holistic review of applications for admission. </p>
<p>I live in Queens, New York. </p>
<p>Thank You.</p>