Chance me

Colleges & Universities American University
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<p>GPA: 3.06 (Upward trend with a 3.8 for my junior year)
Class Rank: top 40%
SAT: 700 Math, 660 Reading, 580 Writing</p>

<p>Junior Year:
Physics
Precalculus
AP Human Geo (3 on test, had the worst teacher)
AP Comp Sci A (5 on test)</p>

<p>Senior Year:
AP Calc AB (Probably going to get all As and 5 on test)
AP Physics B(Probably all Bs, and 4-5 on test)
AP Comp Sci AB( All As and 5 on test guaranteed)
AP Government(All As and Bs and 4-5 on test)
Spanish 5 Honors</p>

<p>ECS:
Varsity Letter Spring Track 2 Years
Math League 2 Years
Science League 2 Years
Newspaper 1 Year</p>

<p>Work Experience:
PJG Promotions- Telemarketer- March 2007-July 2007
CSI- Telemarketer -July 2007-Current</p>

<p>My family and I lost our home in the summer of 2006, and my father (my mother died when I was in 6th grade), my 4 siblings and I have been living in a small rental. Alot of the money I get from my job goes to supporting my family, and I have not been able to take part in a lot of extracurriculars due to this.</p>

<p>I’m from New Jersey, and I want to major in either Computer Science, Physics, Philosophy, or Political Science.</p>

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<p>I think your chances are good. I would be sure to write about everything you have been through as it speaks to your character and ability to overcome adversity. Good luck to you.</p>

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<p>I second saranac’s comment that an essay about overcoming adversity (not as a negative or excuse) but as character building opportunity (the explanation for fewer EC’s will be obvious) - is a strong positive…also an essay that can be sent in for a number of private scholarhip programs like Horatio Alger and others.</p>