APino215

Hello, I'm a Senior for the class of 2010, and I consider myself a bit ignorant of the college process, due to the lack of a counselor. I would like to know how my standing looks and if I am in any way competitive for top colleges. I appreciate any suggestions, and thanks for coming!

ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Gender:Female
Ethnicity:Hispanic
High School: International Studies Charter High School
Unweighted GPA: 3.7 (Sophomore GPA)
Weighted GPA: 4.45 (Sophomore GPA)
ACT:27 (will retake)
SATIIs: Spanish:740 Italian: 690
Class Rank: UNKNOWN (top 5% or so)
Academic Program: Italian Language, Culture and Literature
Projected Major: Business⎯ Marketing, English Projected Minor: Political Science
* Trilingual: English,Spanish,Italian

APs: Italian, Euro, English Lit, US History, Bio, Spanish Lit, Human Geo.

Dual-Enrollments: English 1 , Sociology, Psychology, Stats, Micro Economics, American Government, American Literature

AWARDS
Academic

• ISCHS Speech Excellence Award (2008)
• ISCHS Journalism Excellence Award (2008)
• ISCHS AP European History Excellence Award (2009)
• ISCHS AP Italian Excellence Award (2009)
• ISCHS Honor Superior Honor Roll
• National Society of High School Scholars (07 ⎯)
• Miami-Dade College Dean's List (2008)
• Wellesley Book Award 2009

Graphic Design
• 2008 FIU Journalism Day Yearbook Layout: 1st Place

Community Service

• American Red Cross Ester Brennan Youth Award for Volunteer Service (2008)
• American Red Cross “Rebuilding Lives” project participant and Certificate (2007)
• American Red Cross Blitz and Community Service Recognition Certificate (2007)
• City of Doral Voluntary Service Certificate (2007, 2008)
• Prudential Spirit of Community Service Award Local Honoree
• Presidential Award for Outstanding Service: Bronze
• Presidential Award for Outstanding Service: Silver
• Presidential Award for Outstanding Service: Gold

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

School

• Senior Vice President
• Italian Club President
• Yearbook Editor
• “Eagles in Action” Community Service Program Coordinator
• ISCHS Graphic Designer and Image Moderator
==> Individual Projects:
• ISCHS brochure
• ISCHS promotional ad
• ISCHS promotional postcard
• ISCHS web-site graphics
• ISCHS School Seal
• ISCHS School Mascot Artwork
• ISCHS School Banner
• ISCHS School Mural (future project)
• ISCHS event programs


Community

• Hands on Miami YVS Web designer
• Children’s Trust Youth Advisory Committee


Professional

• American Red Cross Graphic Image Marketing Intern and Volunteer

==> Individual Projects:
• Assistance with website
• Rebuilding Lives Project 2007: Autterbury residence

==> Marketing Projects:
• Family postcard
• Armed Services personnel postcard
• Red Cross Holiday Card 2007
• Red Cross Hurricane Season 2008 Pin design: 3 different designs

A.B Memories Video Productions, Employee: June 2008 – August 2008

PinoSpark Designs, Founder: January 2009 – Present (PinoSpark Designs - Welcome)


1. University of North Carolina
2. University of Virginia
3. Boston College
4. Boston University
5. University of Florida
6. Notre Dame
7. Wellesley
8. Cornell


(not in order of preference) (any other recommendations?)

Zeldawisdom55

Hi! I'm going to Notre Dame in the fall. I'm not sure what your actual chances are (I think they accept 14% of all applicants. This year they have 1989 incoming freshmen, or close to it) but I would say you did WAY better than I did lol. My Act was a 27, and my Sat was ridiculously low (1780, I think) I've never gotten anything but an A in any of my classes and I was in the International Baccalaureate program for two years. All in all, I would say your chances are extremely high, as long as you keep your grades up. Also, because you are Hispanic, they might fly you out for a spring visitation weekend. That's what happened to me. They pay for everything, and it gives you a chance to attend a class or two and stay in a dorm for three days. You can email me if you have any questions or anything! Lots of luck!

kevdude

Ok, so no one can really say "you're definitely in." But, frankly, I would be surprised if you got rejected from any of those places, provided you improve your ACT (or take the SAT and do very well) and WRITE A DAMN GOOD ESSAY.

hawkswim09

Your stats are very impressive especially your extracurricular but you need to select one and display how you have improved that activity. Make sure you are not too broad. I would also recommend anonline class for you ACT test or take the SAT. Good luck

bamboosoul

I'd say you have a great chance.. actually with those stats and being urm, I think you should apply to more "reach" colleges and see what happens