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I am going to be a senior now, but this is how I stand currently. I am trying to push for a higher gpa, more ec, etc. I am also planning to take 7 aps, 5 from school, and 2 independently.

Academics:
GPA: 3.8

Notable Classes (thus far): AP US History, AP Physics, AP Statistics, AP European History, AP English Lang.

AP Scores: 4-AP US, 2- AP PHYS, 2- AP STATS, 3- AP EURO, 4- AP ENG.

OH, and in regards to SAT II’s, I am planning to take 3(prob. us, eng ,and math II) in either October or November. It looks like I will be getting 650+ for all of them, from the practice tests I have taken

Senior Scheduele:
AP Literature
AP Gov
AP Environmental
AP BC Calc
AP Span. Lang

Independent APs:
Comp Sci.
Psychology

E.C’s + Accomplishments:
-2 Years Varsity Tennis
-Active member of the television production club
-Was the center of a one time show on MTV
-Part of a youth organization that helps out various charities, etc.
-Been in drama since 9th grade

Standardized Tests:
SAT: 2170

I am interested in doing polysci. in undergrad.
Prospective Colleges:

Stony Brook
Binghamton
Duke
Georgetown
Geneseo
American University
George Washington University

Thanks for your input if you decide to comment!

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Duke would probably be your best bet. My friend, who got accepted into UC Berkeley and Duke, ended up choosing Cal 'cause of financial reasons, but her GPA was < 4.0 and she had as many APs/extracurrics as you, if not less. You outmatch her in about 70-80% of the college aspects, except maybe the GPA. SATs are great, she was <2000, but try to get a more solid score. I got a 2040 myself and am retaking 'em in October. ECs are solid, but they have great potential - my last tip would be to make sure you make full use of 'em in your apps…

*APs are less solid, though. Those scores are iffy at best, I’m sorry to say. Self-study one or two more, and I think that’s enough bragging rights to go on with. I’m self-studying three this year: Psychology, Comparative Government/Politics, and Human Geography. I suggest taking Human Geography and Art History - they’re easy courses, and require no more than a Barron’s SG to read through and get a 5.