Can I get into Richmond?

rockytopwoo
Sun, 17 Nov 2013 15:16:13 +0000

Highschool GPA: 3.77

College GPA: 3.4 (End of Freshman Year, also has an upward swing from 1st-2nd semester)

Submitting SAT: 590(Math)/700(CR)/730(Writing) = 2020 Total

Major: Was Agricultural Biotech, applying as History/Pre-Law

Current College: University of Kentucky

Hooks: Not asking for fin. aid and I’m taking what would be my sophomore year off to work/volunteer/maybe travel. Also will be 2nd time applying to UR. Not sure if either of these are advantageous

HS EC’s:
2 Varsity Sports
Horseback Riding
Summer Job
Writing Tutor
National Honor Society
Volunteer Work

College EC’s:
Philosophy Club
Major-related Club
Sorority
Dean’s list 2nd semester
Horseback riding

My Gap year:
Reading 50 books
Going to local college part-time in the Spring
Volunteering at local elementary school
Horseback riding
Working

**Note: My essay will be super - writing is my strength.