<p>Hate to do another chance thread. But I think the other chance threads are relatively obvious to the respective OP’s (i.e 2150+ SAT, 3.9 GPA, top 10%, etc.). My situation is a little different.</p>
<p>I come from a decent lineage of alumni. Both parents, two aunts, and one uncle (deceased) is an endowed professor.</p>
<p>Academic Stats: 3.46 GPA/Top 50%/ 590 CR, 580 M, 570 W
Coursework: APUSH, APWH, 6 credit hours of joint enrollment junior year, senior year will be 13 credit hours of joint enrollment per semester, all other classes taken are honors .
School: Top magnet school, ranked nationally, and competitive
Me: White Jewish Male (def in my odds, not lol)</p>
<p>With this aside, my EC’s are above average IMO. I’ll just post my resume.</p>
<p>EXPERIENCE
**Atlanta Legal Aid Society 2009-Present **<br>
Volunteer Intern: Responsible for system and compliance projects.
Created a human resources system to track and document all current and past employees of the organization. Saved thousands of dollars through development and installation of a custom, single system of record for tracking 60 years’ worth of employment history: increased visibility of information, complied with legal obligations, and improved productivity. Assisted in organizing a fund raising run that raised $15,000. Developed and implemented an Emergency Management Plan for the protection of human life and property, disaster recovery, and IT management.</p>
<p>**150th General Assembly of the State of Georgia 2009 **
Congressional Page
Served as support staff for the Georgia Legislature. </p>
<p>The Law Offices of XXXX 2008
Summer Intern: Responsible for assisting with client meetings, legal research, clerical support, and general case management.
Managed case files. Drafted complaints, correspondence, discovery requests/responses. Made outbound calls to both opposing counsel and clients. Formed trial notebooks through summarization and trial indexing.</p>
<p>The XXXXX Law Firm, LLC 2007
Summer Intern: Served as assistant to lead attorney to carry out systems projects and assist with real estate case management.
Established electronic records systems for case management. Researched security deeds, liens, and other real estate history. Wrote and placed foreclosure advertisements in publications. Researched and drafted memoranda in the areas of bankruptcy/foreclosure law. Managed clients’ files regarding foreclosure and bankruptcy status.</p>
<p>EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
**XXXX High School Debate Team 2007 - Present **<br>
Captain of Debate Team
Coached and recruited resulting in: 50% increase in membership, team made finals at every tournament. Designed and instituted new curriculum for debate education. Implemented debate clinics. Edited and published articles for the International Debate Education Association. Attended Emory National Debate Institute. Received more than ten speaking awards.</p>
<p>**Future Business Leaders of America 2007 - Present **<br>
Compete in Business Law Section. Received Cynthia L. Greene Award for Entrepreneurship. Placed 3rd in Georgia for Entrepreneurship.</p>
<p>**XXXXX Cycling Team 2008 - Present **
Race on a semi-professional cycling team. Race in time trial events and train 10-15 hours per week. Member of USA Cycling. </p>
<p>**Community Service 2007-Present **<br>
Volunteer: 600+ volunteer hours
The XXXXXX: Design and manage a website focused on childhood homelessness.
Political Science Tutor: Tutor students.
Habitat for Humanity: Help build homes</p>
<p>I know academics are weak, but do I have a shot? Would applying for summer term make any difference?</p>
Try to get that GPA up and it will help you immensely.</p>