snaps88

I'm planning on applying to Oberlin. I go to a good school (all girls-catholic), my average is an A (on the 100 scale, weighted... so its a 94.2). I admit I slacked a bit earlier in high school, but I'm working harder now. Let me know what chance I have... and any advice for me in the application process. =] Thanks!

GPA: 94.2

SATS:
CR: 680
W: 680
M: 730
(I am taking them again... hoping to break 700 in CR and W)
SAT IIs: taking Math B and French reading and listening in november

CLASSES:
All honors classes since freshman year (except religion, honors not offered)
1 AP last year
AP US History - 3
(also finished fourth year level french in junior year, but was unable to fit ap french into my schedule)
4 AP's this year (maximum at my school)
AP Calculus
AP Physics
AP Music Theory
AP Microeconomics
Advanced Vocal Ensemble (junior and senior, by audition, soloist)
Intro to Film
English 4 Honors
Spirituality in Art (religion)
Comparative Religions

Awards:
National Honor Society
French National Honor Society
Francis Warde Service Award

Extracurriculars:
Theatre - two or three shows a year, have had lead roles, looking into double major with
theatre and something else; i volunteer as a teacher in a drama club for inner-city children (me and four friends created the club), director/music director of a spring musical for the kids
Music - 12 years of piano lessons, one year of voice, advanced school choir, church choir, looking to pursue in college as far as clubs and organizations
Community Service - along with the drama club (which is around 100 hours a year), I have been on several mission trips to Mississippi and New Orleans, and would like to be involved in both community service and traveling in college.
French Club - freshman, sophomore, junior, senior
Skiing - ski team freshman and sophomore year, quit to start the winter play, but i enjoy it as a hobby (availably skiing isnt necessary in my college search though hah)


My essay is currently on my ridiculous childhood fantasies of becoming practically everything, evolving into my passion for theatre and then my experience teaching theatre to younger kids. I'm looking into a double major in theatre and possibly something in the business/economics field? havent exactly figured out the second major, but definitely looking to pursue theatre, and have music as an outside activity.

quibbler

Cool! You sound awesome! I'm not an Admissions officer, so I can't give you a run-down, but you seem like an Oberlin person. Especially this: "i volunteer as a teacher in a drama club for inner-city children." That's so cool! And so perfect for Oberlin.

Also, econ-theater majors are awesome. It's hard, but beautiful. A friend of mine is doing it and has a ball. Busy, of course, but she likes it.

snaps88

Thank you! I'm getting nervous about college application now that its getting closer, but hearing feedback from people definitely makes me feel better about it

quibbler

Dude, no worries. It's a really hard thing. Other suggestions? Visit (before it gets chilly). And, when you visit, talk to the counselor for your area.

Rednorthstar

You're a shoo-in. If it is really where you want to go you can buck your chances by applying early decision. I had a GPA of 3.4 I think, SAT of 1350 (before they added the writing section), applied ED and got in. Just make sure your essay is top notch. Oberlin definately puts a lot of weight on the essay.

snaps88

thank you!