chance a worried Californian

CS
Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:42:07 +0000

JHS has it spot on. My stats were lower than yours but I put myself into the application process as much as I could (I got accepted and will be attending in the fall :D).

Recommendations are crucial, at least from my perspective. They tell about the student (how you are in class, do you seek help when needed, etc.).

Your grades are fine, better than fine, actually. If you look at some stats on the admissions website it shows that 86% of people are in the top 10% of their class. If you are in the top 5% ish then that definitely puts you in the category.

You have a wide variety of stats here from science robotics class, to music, to volunteering. From what I’ve found (no expert), the most important thing is to show passion as JHS said. Make sure to convey why you are interested in the these things.

If you indeed have the passion, it will show. You have a unique essay (plus others), possibly an interview (not required but I would highly suggest it), and recommendations from teachers and councilor. You might also consider asking your track coach if you have a good relationship with him/her. It shows a lot about being a team player and things ^^