Chances at Amherst?

Luni
Sat, 15 Jul 2006 20:06:01 +0000

I’m trying to find out if I’d be accepted to Amherst. Thanks in advance to anyone who spends their time reading my transcript!

Female Middle Class Native American/Mexican (2nd gen college applicant)
SAT I: 760 CR, 660 M, 670 W
SAT II: Haven’t taken them yet, but I’ll be taking Math and Chem.
AP: Spanish Lang 4, will be taking Calc, Chem, English, and Psych next year.

Classes:
Notes on my school: A public, lower tier school in Oregon. We also don’t rank. I know I’m in at least the top 7% though.

Freshman Year:
Advanced English 9: A,A
Advanced History 9: A,A
Honors Geometry: A,A
Biology: A,A
Orchestra: A,A
Spanish III: A,A
Advanced 9 Tech: A,A
Lancer Lab (Study Hall): A,A

Sophomore:
Advanced English 10: A,A
Advanced History 10: A,A
Honors Algebra II: A,A
Chemistry: A,B
Orchestra: A,A
Spanish IV: A,B
Core Conditioning (PE): A,B

Junior Year:
Honors English 11: A,B
Honors Pre-Calc: A,A
Physics: B,C
Orchestra: A,A
AP Spanish V: A,A
Office Assistant: A,A
Teacher’s Aide (Remedial Algebra): A,A

Upcoming Senior Year:
AP English 12
AP Psych
AP Calc
AP Chem
Orchestra
Spanish Lit and Conv
Retaking Physics
Anatomy and Physiology

Community Service: Over 450 hours total. Four years of Leadership, Secretary of Key Club. Service offered to organizations including Toys for Tots (3 years in a row), School Functions, Local Children’s Camp (2 years in a row).

Extra Curriculars: School String Quartet, VP of Book Club, NHS.

Teacher Recommendations: I’m guaranteed at least 3 teachers who would give great recommendations. One of them gave a recommendation to my sister who will be attending Vanderbilt in this upcoming year.

Thanks again. Oh, and if anyone has some info on the Neuroscience program at Amherst I’d definitely appreciate it!