<p>I have made very average grades, But I have very impressive extra-curriculars. I have a few state colleges that I know I can get into and would be very happy to attend, but I am really interested in going to a more prestigious university. I would be thrilled to go to a top 25 or top 50… especially Cornell. </p>
<p>To be a little more specific:</p>
<p>Academically:</p>
<p>3.19 GPA; 4.15 wieghted
177 of 797
1860 SAT
191 PSAT</p>
<p>But I have taken difficult courses; 14 Pre-Ap; 3 AP; 1 dual college credit
I am also a National Hispanic Scholar</p>
<p>Not Ivy Material… TRUST ME, I know:/</p>
<p>BUT, Extracurricularly:</p>
<p>I have held a multitude of of leadership positions. Class Historian, President .etc; Student Body Secretary (two consecutive terms)</p>
<p>I currently hold a state office as Secretary of all the student councils in my state and I serve on the executive board of the largest student leadership organization in the world.</p>
<p>I have accumulated over 2000 community service hours and have initiated a statewide service/patriotism project.</p>
<p>I did an internship with a FOX Sports Radio Station
I Hold a full-time year round position as editor-in-chief of my cities newspaper
I am the head Sound and Media Tech at two churches</p>
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<p>I will do everything I can to express in my applications that my grades are not reflective of my dedication to my school or academic capabilities, only the byproduct of my extreme dedication to leadership and community service. </p>
<p>Anyone have any suggestions or experiences that they can share with me? Have you ever got into a top school with similar grades?</p>