Chance Me?

ShowMeState700
Thu, 29 May 2014 04:43:07 +0000

UW GPA with Freshman year: 3.6
W GPA with Freshman year: 4.04

Top 10% of my class
Top 1% of schools in my state

UW GPA without Freshman year: 3.70
W GPA without Freshman year: 4.2

UC GPA: 3.96

ACT: 33 (taking it again to try and get it to 34-36)
English: 34
Math: 31
Reading: 32
Science: 35
ACT Writing: 12
SAT Math II: 770
SAT Physics: 760
(more than likely will take some more during senior year)

AP Classes

World History, English Language, Physics B, US Government, Comparative Government, Spanish Language, Calculus AB, English Literature, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology

ECs

Western Classical ViolinMusic (Main Passion)


Marquette High School Symphonic Orchestra (9th-12th): Most advanced orchestra in my high school, one of the most prodigious in the state, possibly the nation. We have performed in competitions and festivals in St. Louis, Chicago, and New York. The highest chair I have obtained is 1st violin, 3rd chair
St. Louis Suburban Orchestra (9th, 12th): An inter-district orchestra, by audition only.
MHSAA Solo and Ensemble Festival (11th): Competition where participants perform a solo/ensemble and obtain a judges rating. Achieved the Superior Rating (highest possible) in both the district and state levels.
Royal Conservatory of Music Practical Performance Certificate in Violin Performance, Grade 8 (9th): Achieved honors standing in a violin performance exam given by the Royal Conservatory of Music (International Institution which has trained many top notch musicians)
Royal Conservatory of Music Theory Certificate (10th): Earned Theory certificate from institution stated above.


(I will mention on my application that composing music has been a past time of mine as well and is of interest to me)

Indian Classical Music (Another Passion have been doing this for 13 years)
6. Cleavland Thyagaraja Aradhna (9th). Most prestigious Carnatic music competition in America
7. Interfaith Cultural Performance: A televised interfaith performance. Was one of the lead singers for Hindu Temple.
8. St. Louis Carnatic Music Festival (10th, 11th): Was a main singer at this event. Represented my teacher’s music school as well

(I have also composed carnatic music as well and will mention this on my application)

Science/Mathematics


Washington University Mini-Medical School (11th,12th): A medical seminar given by Washington University professors. Extremely interactive
Missouri Innovation Academy (10th): Summer program, held at Missouri State University for college credit. This program integrates science and business skills. Students design a product, build a prototype, and develop business and marketing plans.
Northwestern University College Prepatory Program: (11th): Took college classes and earned credit
Mu Alpha Theta (11th-12th): Tutoring program where accepted tutors tutor other students in math.


Community Service


Volunteering at Delmar Gardens Nursing Home (10th): 160 hours. Coordinated with staff and activities personnel in order to plan activities for residents and improve the quality of their lives
Volunteering at a Devastated Tornado town (11th): 40 hours. Cleaned debris, installed insulation, planted trees, and assisted with reconstruction in Washington, Illinois, after it was devastated by a tornado.


Other


Debate: (9th,10th): Achieved Honors Standing in NFL
Vice President of the Business Management Team (11th): This is a team where students create a model company and vend products to raise money for the school. I was vice president of the finance committee.
Worked at Bethesda Nursing Home (11th)


Colleges


UCB- Letters and Sciences
UCLA
UW Madison
UIUC
U Penn- Early Decision
Northwestern
Johns Hopkins
Washington University (Legacy)
Princeton


Feel free to offer suggestions