<p>I am a Junior in high school. I go to one of the top public high schools in the country and I have taken AP Human Geography freshman year (4 on exam) and multiple honors courses. I am currently taking AP US History. My academics are OK…(around a B+). Not great by any means, but I have challenged myself with rigorous courses. There have been a couple C's but my GPA has gone up every semester. My sub-par grades can partially be attributed to my then undiagnosed ADHD and family struggles. I have not yet taken SAT/ACT.</p>
<p>Where I really stand out is in my extracurriculars:
-I have founded a 501c3 non-profit that has raised thousands of dollars to date, has 155 student members, a student board, and 2 senior advisors. We are now 501c3 pending which is a huge accomplishment, as once it is approved I will be one of the youngest non-profit CEO's in the world.
-I have had a summer internship at Atlanta's top real estate firm this past summer, started a small side business that has generated over $25,000 in revenue, and I have always worked during school because of my father's job loss.
-I am on Speech & Debate, Principal Leadership Committee, and our school's ambassador program.
-Awarded school's top award for showing good character, integrity, etc.
-I will have amazing recommendation letters (not to sound cocky…just direct :)</p>
<p>Details:
-1/4 Vietnamese (recognized minority)<br>
-Male
-I am very business minded, well-spoken, and extremely ambitious. I may not be amazing in the books, but I can easily impress in a corporate setting. How do I get this point across on my application without sounding arrogant?</p>
<p>Top Choices:
-I would love to go to University of Pennsylvania (I know…I know…I just like to think big)
-Vanderbilt
-Southern Methodist University
-UCLA or USC
-Norte Dame
-Rollins College </p>
<p>Where would you apply if you were in my shoes? 100% to other recommendations! </p>