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Old 01-30-2007, 10:49 PM   #1
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 43
USCGA Alternate

Hi. I am currently an alternate at the Academy and I was wondering if you thought I have a good chance of being accepted.

High school Senior at Academy of St Joseph in NY

Highest SAT Scores= 590 Math, 620 CR, 620 Writing
GPA= 3.93 out of 4.00
No class rank because there are only about 60 people in my class

Academic Achievements:
Freshman Year
“A” Honor Roll all four quarters
$2,000 Academic Incentive Award

Sophomore Year
Principal’s List Student
Subject Awards in Chemistry, English, Global History, French III, Religion, and Humanities II
“A” for Level V Piano NYSSMA
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine Alumnus
$2,000 Scholarship

Junior Year
Principal’s List Student
National Honor Society
French Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Science Honor Society
Science Olympiad Competition- placed 6th for “Designer Genes” in Suffolk County
American Chemical Society Outstanding High School Chemistry Student
Subject Awards in AP Chemistry, AP American History, Intro to Psychology Honors, French IV, Religion, and English
SARAS (Science and Research Awareness Series) participant at the Health Sciences Center, Stony Brook University
$2,000 Scholarship


Senior Schedule: AP Calc AB, AP Physics B, AP English, AP European History, Government/Economics Honors, Psychology Research Seminar, and Law Studies

Earned Girl Scout Gold Award and every Girl Scout religious recognition

Passed PFE

Activities in HS:

Freshman Year
Liturgy Committee
Freshman Class Student Council Secretary
Orchestra


Sophomore Year
A.C.E.S. (Academy Cares for Exceptional Seniors)
Math Team
Latin Club
Equestrian Club
Orchestra

Junior Year
A.C.E.S. (Academy Cares for Exceptional Seniors)
Math Team
Mock Trial- Witness for the Defense Team
Science Olympiad
Orchestra
Life Club- President
The Campanile- School Newspaper
In the Pines- School Yearbook
Equestrian Club

Senior Year
Mock Trial
Orchestra
Life Club- President
The Campanile-School Newspaper
Equestrian Club
Congressional Intern
* ACES and Science Olympiad were discontinued

Summers in HS
Freshman Year: volunteer at GS Camp
Sophomore Year: National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine Alumnus
Attended Midwest Madness Girl Scout "Studio 2B" Destination
Junior Year: Science and Research Awareness Series at SUNY Stony Brook


Community Service

Food pantry volunteer at my church (5 years)
Girl Scout Program Aide at
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Old 01-31-2007, 08:27 AM   #2
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Location: BC '73, USCGA Parent '09; Seton Hall '11; Wellesley '15; Retirement '16
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I would say looking at the complete picture you are a good candidate for an appointment.
The "holes" in your resume are the somewhat low SAT's and lack of sports involvement, the equestrian club notwithstanding.
Otherwise, very nice and I wish you good luck.
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Old 01-31-2007, 04:24 PM   #3
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thank you. what do you think i should do to improve my status?
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Old 02-03-2007, 08:17 AM   #4
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At this point not a whole lot. If you get any honors, awards, standout grades etc. send the information to your admissions officer. Good luck.
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