Chance Me? I'll Chance Back!

marleyrose117
Wed, 19 Mar 2014 01:57:48 +0000

Hi! Northwestern’s my top choice for school (I’m a current junior), and I wanted to see what I need to improve upon to make my chances of admission better.

GPA: 4.0 (unweighted)
ACT: Took it in my sophomore year and had a 30, expected 33 (10 on writing).

COURSES:
FRESHMAN YEAR: Honors Biology, Honors Geometry, Honors Literature & Composition, Honors French II, Ancient World History, Theatre 1, Health, Choir.
SOPHOMORE YEAR: Honors Algebra II, Honors American Literature, Honors French III, Chemistry, Modern World History, Theatre 2, Dance Techniques, Choir.
JUNIOR YEAR: AP Shakespeare & Modern Drama, IB Honors Physics, IB Honors French IV, IB Honors History of the Americas, IB Precalculus, IB Theatre Company, Choir.
SENIOR YEAR (expected): AP World Literature, AP French V, AP Calculus AB, AP Music Theory, Government, Film & Literature, Choir, Theatre.

ECs/AWARDS:
Summa Cum Laude Honor Society (93+ GPA, <10% of students)
French Exchange Program - stayed in Paris for 2 weeks, hosted a student from Paris for 2 weeks.
Performed in 9 theatrical productions at school (directed 3 productions in school, performed in 5 outside of school)
BBYO (jewish youth group) President - awarded Recruitment Honors and Distinction in the international order.
National French Contest (3rd Place, 10th Place)
Choir VP (11), President (12)
GSA President (12)
Started a charity organization to benefit a theatre company in inner-city Detroit by hosting fundraisers with performers, raised over $50,000.
Varsity Dance Team
Honors Choir (consistently places at state and district festivals)
Excellent and Superior Solo&Ensemble Festival Ratings

Please let me know what I can do to improve my chances! Thank you!