Chance an average student for average schools

sarahnmcclung
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 14:49:06 +0000

I know I’m only a junior, but i’m a little bored here so I wanna try this! My stats may be mediocre but I have high expectations for myself and enjoy a challenge so, yeah! This whole college process has been stressing me out a bit! But is is very intriguing! I tend to worry about little things such as having to opt for a lower level class and even getting a B. I used to be alright with B’s, but now I strive for A’s. A lot of people i see on A2C and CC tend to have high stats so I hope it’s refreshing for you all to see an average student come on here.

Schools I would like to be chanced for: Salisbury University, UDel, University of MD-Eastern Shore, Eastern University, Cabrini

Prospective major: Undecided but want to do something related to business. Or something that makes use of my strengths(i.e. very good attention to detail, organizational skills)

Overview: 16 year old caucasian female from wealthy high school in Delaware. School is ranked as one of the best in the state. Has 5 siblings and has aspergers. Lower middle class. Have overcame a lot of issues since I was younger, due to my shortcomings so that would probably be a good essay topic for me to write about.

GPA: 3.4 UW, 3.65 W( I didn’t do well freshman year) Am a consistent honor roll student. So far, in junior year I have a 3.7-3.8 UW i think. Have been on an upward trend with this, however. 3.56 UW GPA Sophomore year

Honors classes: 9th: Honors English 9, Honors Geometry, Honors Biology, Honors Civics/Geography

10th: Honors English 10, Honors Physical Science, Honors Algebra 2, Honors Economics

11th: Honors Pre-Calc, Honors US History, Honors Chemistry, Honors American Lit, Honors Spanish 3

12th: Plan on taking Honors Marine Science, Honors World History, Honors Spanish 4(maybe), Honors British Lit

-I usually take all honors classes available at my school. I personally like them better than AP since they don’t teach to a test. And unlike in the regular classes at my school, most people take school seriously. (This is not to shame anyone for taking regular classes. I’m just saying this based on what i’ve seen at my school.)

AP/Dual Credit

I take APs i know I will do well in and relate to my future area of study. I don’t want to waste my time studying for an AP that I hate. I can handle 1-3 AP/Dual classes a year.

11th: AP Human Geography(no exam but have an A in that class)

12th: Plan on taking AP Stats or Calc AB(don’t know which one yet) and Dual credit Psych/Sociology. Maybe AP Spanish

SAT: Haven’t taken yet. Studying to take it in March. But i got a 1010 on grade 10 PSATs

Class Rank: Top 50% of class(Very average, i know)

ECs: Very weak, I did do JV soccer freshman year but that doesn’t count. I had issues with school and wasn’t motivated to do clubs when i was an underclassman. I hope to try and do some community service soon. Due to the pandemic I can’t join any clubs right now.

Possible essay topic: Autism and how it has affected me. Also how I worked to overcome struggles to become the person I am today

What i hope to see in a college: Small or medium class sizes, A good community, close to home, rigorous academics, good programs, diversity

Thank you for your time, and I wish you all luck as you apply to colleges! Merry Christmas btw!