Chance me for Annenberg?

jpcsays
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:10:42 +0000

Hey y’all

I applied to Annenberg as a prospective print journalism major and I really could not be less sure about where I stand, I’d really appreciate it if you guys could tell me what you think:

Academics:
3.5 unweighted GPA
30 ACT
Four AP classes: Environmental (4), Calc AB, Physics B, U.S. Gov & Politics
Honor roll

1 ranked high school in Connecticut

EC’s:

Managing Editor of school newspaper, previously Sports Editor, A&E Editor, Copy Editor (Columbia Scholastic Press Association Crown Award Finalists 2012, CSPA Gold Medalist 2008-2012, CSPA Silver Crown Award winner 2011 National Scholastic Press Association All-American with five marks of distinction)

Sports Writer for Connecticut Post

Writer for NFL.com

Writer for SportsFanLive.com

Radio Show host for school radio station (John Drury High School Radio Awards First Place Overall - #1 scholastic radio station in U.S.)

Sports broadcaster for school radio and television stations

Varsity Baseball - Lettered for 2 years

Work:

Part-time retail

Intern at Green Village Initiative, a local environmental advocacy group, created an organic all-purpose spray cleaner that was marketed and distributed throughout the county

CT Post

CT Student Athlete Magazine

Application:
Personal Statement - From what my peers and teachers have told me, beautiful
Recs - Glowing
Why USC Essay - Probably good
Annenberg essay - Strong, very good

No hooks, any feedback is appreciated.

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