Any questions about Pepperdine?

spike22
Sun, 15 Dec 2013 14:31:49 +0000

Do you think I would have a chance at being admitted to Pepperdine?

ACT: 27

Reading: 31 English:29 Math:24 Science:23

G.P.A- 3.6- ( I attend one of the most rigorous private schools in Denver…) However, I do have a couple of C’s in math

Extracurricular Activities:

Student Body President
-Organized Make- A- Wish service project to sponsor one child’s wish. (Trying to give back to the organization that gave so much to my brother while he was fighting Leukemia)
-Organized a social justice forum at my school.

NHS President
-Organized student service projects… (S.W.A.G- Serving With a Grin)
-Organized fundraisers
-Organized social functions

Speech and Debate Captain
-I was able to be a part of the first speech and debate team in my schools history. I participated in the Public Forum and Student Congress debates.

West Side Buddies Mentoring Program
-Tutored an underprivileged student from 1st to 4th grade.

Youth Board Member at the Young Americans Center for Financial Education (Co-Chair)
-Organized major fundraisers for the Center/Bank and also other service projects

Varsity Golfer - Captain
-Co-Captain (Junior Year)
-Captain (Senior Year)
-State Qualifier

Varsity Basketball- Captain
-Junior Year was a full time starter.
-Averaged 8 points and 6 rebounds during our 2a Championship Season.

Intern for Organizing for Action
-Canvassed for democratic candidates in 2012

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Discipleship Leader)
-Was a founding leader of the FCA chapter at Denver Christian High School

Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge Team Leader
-I was the leader of a Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge team that
Placed 8th out of 40 teams

Junior Coach / Mentor for The First Tee of Denver
-Lead mentor this past summer.
-The First Tee is a non-profit organization that promotes life skills & leadership through the game of golf.

Essays: Got great feedback from teachers.

Recommendations- Both will be glowing, no doubts about it.