I am currently applying to LBW and Launch this year and I do not know where I stand in terms of standing out among other applicants, so I am asking for some feedback from you guys
GPA: 3.8/4.12
ACT: 35
SAT IIs: 800 Math II, 800 Chinese w/ Listening
Junior Courseload: 4 APs (6 including freshman/sophomore year)
3 ECs:
-Founder and President of student-run, philanthropic organization dedicated to providing local non-profit organizations with alternative energy sources free of charge through PPA agreements. We have had 3 organizations sign agreements with us, saving them over $1.1 million in energy bills over the next several years. We are also on track into providing our school with solar panel parking shades, which will save it over $1.6 million in power bills.
-Treasurer of DECA, I have actively participated in this club for my entire high school career, winning numerous awards that range from 2nd place in Northern California (x2) to 1st place in the entire state. I am the only student in my grade to achieve an executive position and I was the first among my class to attend the International Career Development Conference. I am on track to becoming president of my DECA chapter.
-Intern at a start-up business that focuses on international selling to Europe. I manage packages and project sales and manage the budgets, achieve firsthand experiences with international business, have to contact customers in French/Spanish, apply knowledge from AP Statistics, a bunch more that I’m too lazy to list out
3 Awards
-most likely write about my statewide DECA awards
Rec Letters (on a scale from 1-10)
1 - (10)From my employer, will be an amazing rec letter, perhaps one of the best I have received
2 - (8.5)From math teacher, will be fantastic, but not as good or personal as the first
Thank you for reading, I will chance back!