<p>I know that this forum is inundated with chance threads on a daily basis, but I’d really appreciate some feedback / chances / recommendations / etc.</p>
<p>So how about this science researching, politicizing, swimming thespian that loves public speaking?</p>
<p>White male from FL
Large, public IB school</p>
<p>-Academics-</p>
<p>GPA
UW - 3.95
W - 4.60
top 1% of 560</p>
<p>SAT I - one sitting
790 M, 780 CR, 710 W (10 essay), 2280 composite</p>
<p>SAT II - one sitting
800 Math IIc, 800 Biology(M), 800 Literature</p>
<p>ACT - one sitting
35 math, 35 writing, 36 reading, 36 science, 36 composite</p>
<p>APs - World History (5), Human Geography (5), Calculus AB (5), US History (4), Spanish Language (5), Literature (5)</p>
<p>IBs - Physics SL (6), Spanish SL (6)</p>
<p>-Extracurriculars-</p>
<p>-Science/Math-
(9-12) Mu Alpha Theta - Math Honor Society (10-treasurer, 11,12-President)
-Math tutoring
-Organize competitions, fundraising, etc.</p>
<p>(9-12) Florida Junior Academy of Sciences (11-Co-President, 12-Vice President)
- State co-presidential chapter
- founder/editor of county-wide science publication</p>
<p>-Politics/Govt-
(9-12) Student Government (9-President, 10-12-Class Representative)
-chairman of field night committee
-organize blood drives, hospital visits, etc.
-Team leader for SGA Relay for Life
-School representative on city Youth Advisory Board</p>
<p>(9-12) Young Democrats (11,12-Vice President)
-organize policy debates w/ Young Republicans
-political awareness drives
-coordinate volunteering with local Democrat HQ</p>
<p>(12) Student Intern for Obama Campaign (WooHoo!!!)
-Phone banking
-Canvassing
-celebrating :D</p>
<p>-Theatre-
(9-12) Drama Club
-International Thespian Society - 5 Star Thespian
-performed in 7 school productions, technical roles in others
-several lead roles</p>
<p>-Swimming-
(10-12) Varsity, All-County team</p>
<p>-Etc-
(11-12) National Honor Society -(12) District Treasurer
-Manage funds for district (3 counties, ~18 high schools)
-Various service projects, lots of time
-Master of Ceremonies of NHS National Conference - primary speaker for convention of ~1000 attendees</p>
<p>Awards</p>
<ul>
<li>3rd place Grand Award - Intel ISEF 2008</li>
<li>Siemens Competition Semifinalist </li>
<li>1st place Bio Sciences Florida Junior Academy of Sciences Symposium</li>
<li>Dr. Nelson Ying Research Competition Finalist</li>
<li><p>two-time Florida SSEF finalist</p></li>
<li><p>Various Mu Alpha Theta Regional & State trophies, including top 10 state awards in Geometry (my glory days of math- haha)</p></li>
<li><p>Mr. SCHS, an annual pageant at my school in which you’re judged on talent, interview, and poise and presentation…hahaha. From this, I say the morning announcements each day and essentially serve as a representative for my high school. I recently spoke at local elementary schools regarding drug-free education, and I do other things along these lines.</p></li>
</ul>
<p>-nat’l merit semi
-AP scholar w/ distinction
-Elks student of the month</p>
<p>oh! And I won a cross-dressing pageant at a summer program…that’s the closest thing to a hook I’ll ever have…haha</p>
<p>Summers</p>
<p>2007 - 7 wk Student Science Training Program at UF, performed proteomics research regarding the biochemical background of plant defense mechanisms. (attended for free on merit scholarship)</p>
<p>2008 - 6 wk Young Scholars Program at FSU, performed biochemical neuroscience research regarding aggression patterns in male prairie voles, took courses in math, genetics, and computer science. (program completely free)</p>
<p>Chance me for…
Harvard
Yale
Stanford
Princeton
Columbia
MIT
UChicago
Duke</p>
<p>and suggestions for some mid-range schools?</p>
<p>Thanks everyone!</p>