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Old 07-13-2008, 07:47 PM   #1
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Join Date: May 2007
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Scholarship Chances at Vandy & Wake Forest

COLLEGE STUDIES
Major: International Studies

GPA/COURSELOAD
GPA: 3.91 UW / 4.71 W
Rank: 5/95
APs: English Language (5), English Literature, Spanish, Macroeconomics (3), Calculus AB, Computer Science A (3), US History, Chemistry (3), Biology
SAT: 1480/2210 (780CR/700M/730W)

ECs
- National Honor Society
- Spanish Honor Society - Vice President
- Debate team - Team Captain (10th-11th)
- 25+ hours volunteering at local hospital
- 75+ hours volunteering at Ronald McDonald House
- Volunteer for local government - elections/polls
- Varsity tennis

AWARDS / RECOGNITION

Debate & Forensics
- Many local awards
- Placed 6th place in state competition
- Placed in top 32 in nation (CFL)
- Finalist at nationals (NFL)
- Participated in Law Day 2006/2007 & People Speak 2007
- Featured in national documentary for People Speak
- Met with non-profit organizations, Kiwanis/Breakfast Optimists
Spanish Team
- Participated in state Spanish competition
+ Placed 3rd overall as a school
+ Received highest honors for extemporaneous speech
+ Received second-highest honors for dramatic performance
- Participated in local World Languages Field Day
+ Received perfect score for extemporaneous speech
+ Received perfect score for dramatic performance
Other
- Attended Girls State 2008
- National Merit Semifinalist (PSAT: 226)
- National technology fair - finalist (ISTF)
- Regional science fair - 4th place
- Tennis team - "Most Dedicated Player"
Is there anything I can do to increase my chances? Would retaking SAT and taking SAT IIs help? I'm looking for the full ride scholarship at both Vanderbilt and Wake Forest. Thanks!
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