Chance a Junior

Colleges & Universities Harvard University
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<p>SUMMARY: Asian male, Junior, Sister @ Harvard</p>

<p>IMPORTANT QUESTIONS:

  1. How can I improve my resume?
  2. May I include middle school stuff from 8th grade? 7th grade? If not, may I only mention the year (and not the month) to make it appear that it was in high school?</p>

<p>[RESUME]
SCORES:
SAT 800M 800CR 730W
SAT II Phys 800, Math II 800, World Hist 800
PSAT 209
AP World Hist 5
AP Physics C Mech 5
AP Physics C E&M 5</p>

<p>COURSEWORK:
4.47 out of 4.5 (IDK conversion to 4.0)
10 APs by Senior Year</p>

<p>ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS:
MATHCOUNTS National Finalist (Mid School, '09)
1st place Freshman County Math League '10
2nd place Sophomore County Math League '11</p>

<p>COMMUNITY SERVICE:
$2500 in Student Gov’t (w/ other members) '11
$1000 in volunteer club (w/ other members) '11
13 hrs performing piano for senior citizens '11
12 hrs stacking books at local library '10</p>

<p>EXTRACURRICULARS:</p>

<p>1) PIANO for 11 years
3rd place local symphony orchestra competition (Mid school, '09)
Lincoln Center/Russian Consulate Performer via international audition (Mid school, '09)
1st place local piano symphony orchestra competition '09
2nd place another local piano competition '09</p>

<p>2) VIOLIN for 11 years
Auditioned into All-State orchestra '09
Principal 2nd violin in Chamber orchestra '11</p>

<p>3) DEBATE TEAM for 3 years
Public Relations officer '10, Secretary '11,
1st place 3 varsity State TEAM (not individual!) Championships w/ 1a single partner</p>

<p>4) MATH TEAM for 3 years
Secretary '11, Captain '12</p>

<p>5) INTERACT CLUB for 2 years
Public Relations officer '11</p>

<p>6) STUDENT GOV’T for 1 year
Class Public Relations officer '11</p>

<p>OTHER:

  • Recommendations will be OK, but not stellar.
  • Participating in AMC12, USPhO and US Chem Olympiad this year.
  • No particular passions- genuinely curious about everything I do though.</p>
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<p>Mmmkay, what would count as outstanding?</p>

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<p>I think that middle school awards are generally put aside. Just my opinion. </p>

<p>You look in great shape man! But your pursuits are all academic or “asian”, and I haven’t heard of anyone with only the these kind of ec’s getting admitted. But I’m sure there are stellar students who focus on “asian” interests-- like you—who get into Harvard. Right?</p>

<p>I sure hope so.</p>

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<p>I’m a junior too…We competing, bro. My grades/scores are actually better than yours (there’s very little room for improvement…you’re near perfect. I’m just perfect. Doubt it matters much)</p>

<p>I haven’t done as many competitions or EC’s as you. Someone tell me if this is enough:
Playing volleyball at school and club
Coaching volleyball in China
Teaching English in China
Intern at Caltech
Working at JPL this summer
Volunteer at Homeless shelter
Other stuff I can’t remember</p>