A Hopeful Chance?

Deep_Blue
Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:35:50 +0000

Hi. I’ve made the decision to attempt to matriculate to another University from SUNY Stony Brook. My reasons mainly comprise of a desire to burgeon in a more academically stimulating atmosphere, as I feel relatively unchallenged in my current place of study and am seeking an environment that will offer such an opportunity. I don’t feel that my present student body is exactly the most driven of students, and while I acknowledge such a breed is pandemic, the general atmosphere doesn’t seem to hold what I’m looking for - a place where I’m not only challenged by the academic system, but by my peers.

Some relevant numbers:

HS GPA: 94.2 UW.
14 AP Courses taken; I took most of the tests, with a balance between 3s and 4s, with dominance towards the 4, and a few peppered 5s. Most of these credits were accepted at my current university.

HS Extracurricular activities spanned the list: Heavy involvement in Model United Nations, participation in Honor Societies, Orchestra (Chamber, etc), Varsity sport, a few others of relative note but nothing earth-shattering.

SATs: 700 M, 680 CR, 670 W (1380;2050) I don’t really remember my II’s, but they weren’t anything ground-breaking.

College Information:

Currently a Rising Sophmore at SUNY Stony Brook pursuing a Pre-Medical career with a double major in Biochemistry and Political Science.

GPA-to-date: 3.90 [~3.7/4.0/4.0)(47 Credits completed; not counting AP credits)
EC’s: Involvement in campus newspaper, member of several on-campus Honor Societies that provide opportunities for service in the local areas; I maintain a healthy connection with my high school’s activities, often going back to coordinate MUN activities; I am also involved in a Research Position in Pathology (300+ Hours)

I’m predominately interested in the: University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University, University of Virginia, Northwestern University, Cornell University (CALS), and Georgetown University (College). I also have an interest in: New York University, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

I would greatly appreciate any and all input, and welcome all questions. Thanks in advance, ladies and gents’.