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Old 08-01-2008, 01:23 PM   #1
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Chance for a UVA Hopeful? As well as others.

I would like to attend the following collges:

- UVA (first choice, applying ED)
- William and Mary
- BU
- Boston College
- Duke
- UPENN
- Virginia Tech
- University of Notre Dame

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GPA: UW-3.97, W-4.36
SATs: M-710, CR-800, W-750
SATIIs: Biology-790 (Will test for History and Chem later)

8th:
Algebra I (A)
Spanish I (A)

9th:
Pre-IB English 9 (A)
Pre-IB Biology (A)
Pre-IB Geometry (A)
Pre-IB World History (A)
Pre-IB Spanish II (A)
Pre-IB P.E. (A)
Chorus (A)

10th:
Pre-IB Chemistry (A)
Pre-IB English 10 (A)
Pre-IB Spanish III (A)
Pre-IB AlgII/Trig (A)
Pre-IB P.E. (A)
AP Government (A)
Chorus (A)

11th grade:
IB History I – HL (A)
IB English I – HL (B+)
IB Biology I – HL (A)
IB Math Methods I – SL (A)
IB Spanish IV – SL (A)
Pre-IB Physics (A)
Chorus (A)

Next Year:
IB History II – HL
IB English II – HL
IB Biology II – HL
IB Math Methods II – SL
IB Spanish V – SL
IB Theory of Knowledge
Chorus

- - -

Extra Curriculars:
- National Honor Society
- Spanish Honor Society
- Math Honor Society - (Mu Alpha Theta)
- Science Honor Society
- Key Club
- Ecology Club
- Model UN
- Varsity Tennis
- Chorus
- Class Committe
- Homecoming Committee

Leadership:
- Key Club Secretary
- Ecology Club Secretary
- Ecology Club VP
- Science Honor Society Secretary
- Spanish Honor Society Treasurer
- Junior Class Historian

Awards:
- Outstanding Achievement in Spanish I
- Outstanding Achievement in Pre-IB Spanish III
- Outstanding Achievement in Pre-IB Chemistry
- Outstanding Achievement in IB Biology
- Outstanding Achievement in Pre-IB Geometry
- Principal's Honor Roll (9th-10th)
- Perfect Attendance
- All County Chorus
- All District Chorus
- 3rd Place in Regional Science Fair (Biochemistry)
- 2nd Place in Foreign Language Oritorical Contest
- Pre-IB Program Certificate

Programs/Research/Volunteer:
- UVA Summer Enrichment Program
- Hospital Volunteer
- 200+ Community Service Hours for IB Program
- Pre-IB Personal Project (Exploration of Careers in Medcine: Including shadowing different medical professions, learning terms, hopsital experience, etc.)
- NIH Summer Internship Program 2007
- VA Girl's State
- VA Governor's School for Math, Science, and Technology
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Old 08-01-2008, 03:55 PM   #2
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hmm, bump please?
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Old 08-01-2008, 04:05 PM   #3
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Since you are instate in Virginia, I would say it is a match for you. I think only UPenn is a reach for you as well as Duke (low reach). All the rest should be fine. Good job and good luck.
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Old 08-01-2008, 04:31 PM   #4
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Thanks. Bump.
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Old 08-01-2008, 04:32 PM   #5
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You should be FINE for UVA with that record...just make sure you have some really great essays and rec's.
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Old 08-01-2008, 04:42 PM   #6
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Yeah I'm gonna really work hard on my essays, and I know just who I will ask for recs! Bump.
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Old 08-01-2008, 04:54 PM   #7
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UVaDreamer, would you mind replying to my post as well?

Hi guys, I would love to hear what you have to say.
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Old 08-01-2008, 05:28 PM   #8
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Alright then.
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Old 08-01-2008, 05:46 PM   #9
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BUMP, tennnn.
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Old 08-01-2008, 05:57 PM   #10
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- UVA (first choice, applying ED)--Safe Match (in-state and took programs there)
- William and Mary--Match
- BU--Safety
- Boston College--Match
- Duke--Match
- UPENN--Match
- Virginia Tech--Safety to Safe Match
- University of Notre Dame--Match
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Old 08-01-2008, 06:06 PM   #11
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You're in for all of those
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Old 08-01-2008, 07:13 PM   #12
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Wow...I'd say you're in for all of them.
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Old 08-01-2008, 07:16 PM   #13
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Thanks. Any more?
EDIT: How do you think I'd look to Princeton?
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Old 08-01-2008, 08:42 PM   #14
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Bumppppppppp.
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Old 08-02-2008, 10:57 AM   #15
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UVa is easy in. W&M is a little tougher but you should be ok. Never can tell about Penn and Duke.
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