I want to go to a selective college, but I’m not sure exactly where I have a shot at getting in. I know I can’t get into Ivy League, but what about other top universities? I am considering applying to schools with acceptance rates around 30-39% that is on the east coast. Any ideas???
-Female junior
-Born in India, but came to America w/ Parents (first in family to do so) (US citizen)
-Top 10% of class of 500+ students
-GPA of 98 out of 100 (my school doesn’t do 4.0)
-SAT score: 2060 (I will take redesigned SAT and I am aiming for a 1400)
-I have my own blog (about helping young girls)
-Currently completing a paid internship as a web developer for a major co
-Getting a summer job
-Martial artist (black belt, 6+ years experience, love it!)
- taking 8 AP classes (might change to 7 and just take 3 next year)
- Member of 4 clubs (started one and hoping to be president in 2 of them!)
- Web developer (mainly for small businesses & blogs)
- Volunteer at shelter (100+ hours)
- Tutor kids at local library (usually for math)
- Member of National Honors Society
- I can get great letters of recommendations
-I love to write and I have been told that I am a great writer so I assume I will be able to construct a well-written, intriguing essay (hopefully, lol).