Chance me s'il vous pla

<p>I’m often disinclined to share personal information on internet, but I trust that there are only good people here at Carleton Forum … who are willing to share their honest opinions and help a soul… Much appreciated!</p>

<p>Gender: Female. Chinese
Location: Chicago, IL. Lincoln Park
School: competitive private high school </p>

<p>Act: 32
Gpa: 3.6 (rigorous course load) * nailed a C- in final math grade during Junior yr!
Ap: French - 4, English Lit - 4, Calculus AB - 5, Studio Art - 4<br>
Ec: did all of these following for four years
Head of the film club
Head of the French Club
Editor in Chief for school literary art magazine
Arts section editor for school newspaper
Theatre Tech
Cellist in chamber ensemble</p>

<p>Awards:
Scholastic arts & writing, national and regional gold key
Silver medal in president’s community service award
Some local art awards
Honor roll
Sportsmanship award in Tennis</p>

<p>Work experience: this summer I did an internship with a renown writer from Chicago, I’ve worked at a photography studio and art museum, and I write for the local newspaper. </p>

<p>Essay: I wrote about traveling and learning a new culture. I know, cliche! but I thought it showed a significant passion of mine. However, it doesn’t quite demonstrate Carleton’s wanted “sense of humor” nor my eccentric personal character. On the other hand, it sounds poetic and very literary, showing that I’m a good writer. (Anyone like to read it?)</p>

<p>Recs: I don’t think teachers will describe me as a student with particularly strong academic work ethic. On the other hand, I think they will rather describe me as someone who takes initiative, has strong leadership skills, and contributes a lot to the community. I believe they will also testify to my genuine passion in art and writing. Also an extremely outgoing and social girl…</p>

<p>How do you think??? Thank you so, so, so, so, so much!</p>

<p>An uphill battle for sure… but not completely lost by any means.</p>

<p>Thanks for the reality check. What do you think is my biggest weakness that makes it be an uphill battle?
Do you have any advice as to how to improve my credentials at this point?..</p>