Do I have a shot?

georgemclellan45 · 03-28-2006, 02:10 PM

Ok, I am only a junior, but here goes. I am from the Midwest, white male, if that makes any difference.

GPA: 3.9725 out of 4.0
Rank: Top 3% (out of 280)
PSAT: 222 (hopefully qualify for National Merit Semifinalist)
AP: US History-5
SAT-II: US History-760

Will be taking in May/June
SAT, ACT, SAT-II's in Chemistry, Literature
AP's in Chemistry, Lit, Language and Composition, and Psych
(I will post results when I have them)

ECs
Student Leadership Council for the past 2 years, and hopefully next year, including interim secretary for 2 months -won the November 2005 award for service to the council
National Honors Society President 2006-2007
Knowledge Bowl-I've been on the team since freshman year, I will be captain next year, this year is our second time going to state in three years
Theater-all through high school
HOBY Ambassador
I am going to Boys' State this summer
I have completed 45 hours community service in the past 9 months
Plan to get a job this summer

Courses next year
AP Calc
AP Physics C
AP Spanish
AP Microeconomics
American Classics 1
Other random electives

So, what else do I need to do. Anything? Just keep going as is? Thanks!

Happygolucky24 · 03-28-2006, 03:23 PM

hahaha... don't be ridiculous.... you will definately (99.9%) get in... Your stats are little bit better than mine and I got like a decent merit scholarship. But don't worry so much! You still have a whole year left in high school.... and the whole summer to worry about college!

ubetteraccept_me · 04-14-2006, 08:35 PM

Uhhh are you kidding, you're in. You will also get aid.

tabla · 04-14-2006, 08:39 PM

I hate kids like you. Yes, you're getting it. Did you really need to hear that?

TakeoOkada · 04-14-2006, 09:16 PM

If you're a National Merit Semifinalist (depends on your state, but a 222 would certainly get you there in mine!), you're almost certainly going to get Finalist status. Something like 15/16 applicants do if I'm not mistaken. I think American sponsors as scholarship for finalists, so there's a little added bonus, eh?

GinPA · 04-14-2006, 09:35 PM

Could I get in with my standing SAT scores:
590 Math
600 Verbal
660 Writing

I'm taking again in June, probably again first available after summer, I took that first one in December with no prep

touchthesky · 04-15-2006, 03:10 AM

jesus, you'll get in. I got a 500 in math and I got in. you'll be fine.

peggyyy · 04-15-2006, 11:10 AM

The question should be can I get into the Honors Program at American
You've definitely got a shot
When I was a junior, I didn't even think about applying to specific colleges.. lol

psychicspiesfromchina · 04-15-2006, 11:18 AM

You also have a shot at several more prestigious schools, esp in the DC area like GW, which is more competitive than AU, which I think you can easily get into. Maybe even Gtown..

Happygolucky24 · 04-15-2006, 11:53 AM

pshaw, gw isnt more prestigious than american, it just costs more...

bravesboy786 · 04-15-2006, 02:01 PM

Yeah, you'd get into the AU honors program at AU and will most likely give you the the Prez Scholarship too (25K). The only reason you'll be coming hear is if you really want to be in DC and don't get money from/don't like GW or don't get in/don't get money from Gtown.

Seems that you live in Michigan and UMich is an excellent option there.

ubetteraccept_me · 04-15-2006, 03:35 PM

Happygolucky--GW is MUCH more prestigious than AU, maybe not better, but it is more prestigious.

Happygolucky24 · 04-15-2006, 03:56 PM

meh who cares

bravesboy786 · 04-15-2006, 05:17 PM

I have to go with Happy on this one. In the real world, the difference in prestige between AU and GW rarely means much. If you were talking Gtown vs. those schools, yeah it matters.

ubetteraccept_me · 04-15-2006, 09:40 PM

Georgemclellan--Where else do you think you will apply, just out of curiosity?