| I will agree with the others when they say you seem to present a lack of "uniqueness" in your activities. However, your essays are a good place to factor in something fresh- I think your it's wonderful that you struggled with english and such but you still managed to succeed beyond average. However, you seem to represent many students out there- good academic stats, similar activities. I say that you have a good shot at the lower bottom of your list and perhaps a surprise admit or two from the top- but don't count on it since there are a huge volume of college applicants applying next year, contested, limited spots, and way too many overqualified, academically wonderful, math/science concentrated students( with similar activities, contests, awards,etc.) applying for your "dream schools"- that formulaic, generic list of ivies and top schools( HYPS)....also, NHS and honor roll are hardly worth mentioning- reason being is that all or most high schools have NHS, have varying standards of selection( generally easy to get into while some schools have a more rigorous appliction- but colleges don't really see/care), and most/all students applying- it's a given that they are in NHS. It doesn't really showcase anything unique or award demonstrative. Also, your scores and grades already indicate you are an 'honor roll' student or worthy of academic merit. Unless you recieve an oustanding award that is singular in nature, it really is a disservice to you to list. |