<p>About Me
First of all, I understand that my stats are not perfect. If I had ridiculously outstanding stats, I wouldn’t be asking to be chanced ;). Furthermore, these are not the only schools I am applying to (actually, I don’t know if I am applying to these schools for certain). I have safety schools, etc., I just want to be chanced for the colleges I’m unsure about. I am doing this because I would like to gain perspective on my chances at certain colleges, I think this will help me in the application process.
I am interested in double majoring in Humanities (history, philosophy, literature, art, music, etc.) and French. I understand that each school on this list may not have a Humanities major, however most of the schools that do not have an Independent Major. Even if the Independent Major is not available, I could always major in a specific subject within the humanities.
I feel a little uncomfortable attesting to my own personal character to online strangers, however I guess I’ll have to deal with it! I have been told by my teachers that I have great character. Furthermore, teachers have told me I am a quirky and bright individual who any school would be lucky to have. I’ve also been told if I can demonstrate my personality in my applications and interviews, then my chances of going to a top school will be good. I have done a lot with my ECs and outside interests and they all connect to what I am interested in (at least I think so).
I appreciate any insight/help I can get. If there are any schools you would like to recommend, please feel free! And thank you so much :)</p>
<p>Colleges:
- Vassar College
- Boston University
- Brown University
- McGill University
- New York University
- St. Lawrence University
- Goucher College
- Connecticut College
- Tufts University</p>
<p>Stats:
- Male
- Suburb of Boston, MA
- Junior
- my high school sends some grads to top schools (depends on what you consider “some” and what you consider "top schools) … including Boston College, Boston University, Oberlin, Occidental College, Cornell, Tufts, Swarthmore, Wellesley, etc.
- GPA: 93.3 unweighted / ??? weighted (grade-deflation is a problem at my school)
- class rank: 47/386 = 12.2% (will most likely be better next year)
- taking SATs in June, SAT IIs & ACTs in the fall. I know this makes this difficult. For what it’s worth, I’m expected to get a 1200/1600 on my SATs.</p>
<p>ECS:
- Amnesty International
- National Honor Society
- Philosophy Club
- Select Choir
- Future Teachers of America</p>
<p>Outside Interests:
- Regional Select Choir
- Foreign exchange: 2 weeks in France
- award-winning photography for Enterprise Bank
- writing and photography are published in school’s literary magazine
- piano lessons
- peaceful protest in Boston (“The Rescue”)
- Schools for Schools organization
- member of a group dedicated to bringing free, safe fun to the city of Boston</p>
<p>Scholastic Honors:
- Honors Award (“summa cum laude”)
- 6 student recognition awards</p>
<p>Leadership:
I’m one of the most active members in my Amnesty International Club, I am a volunteer French teacher, and next year I will hopefully be Chief Editor of my school’s writing center program that helps students with their essays. Unfortunately for me, the activities that I do have little “leadership positions”. I do what I like, though.</p>
<p>Volunteer Services:
- teaching French to elementary school students (80+ hours)
- National Honor Society English tutor (? hours)
- Writing Center program (? hours)
- Community Day
- this summer I am volunteering at a French library in Boston</p>
<p>Employment:
- HOPEFULLY being employed at a summer camp that teaches children French</p>
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