Chances at longshots

Monica42
Sat, 26 May 2007 11:55:28 +0000

Hello. I am a homeschooler trying to decide where to apply for college. I attended community college in addition to my homeschool studies this year (my junior year) and will continue to attend the college next year (my senior year).

I am planning on applying to 5 schools:

U.S. Air Force Academy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Embry Riddle Aeronautical Institute (probably Prescott campus)
University of Washington
Washington State University


The last two are safety-net schools. I am a double legacy from WSU and have been an active participant in their 4-H program so I’m pretty sure I could get in there. I’m pretty sure I could get into UW too, but would like any advice you can give on the first three.

My SATs:

Critical Reading: 720
Math: 680
Writing: 670

My ACT (first attempt): 31
I am going to retake the ACT in September and try for a better score.

Freshman year coarses:
Class Grade

Algebra I A
Geometry A
English A
World History A
Physical Science A
Physical Ed. A
Art A
Drama A

Sophmore year coarses:
Class Grade

Algebra II A
Trigonometry A
English A
Literature A
High School Biology A
U.S. History A
French A-
Drama A

Junior year coarses:
Class Grade

PreCalculus A
Chemistry A
Astronomy A
Geology A
College English B+
Physics I A
Physics II A
Life Fitness Training A
World History A
French B+

Senior year coarses:

Class

Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Computer Science I
Physics III
College Biology I
College Chemistry I
College Chemistry II
College Chemistry III
Life Fitness Training

Homeschool G.P.A. 3.9
Community College GPA: 3.85

Extra Curricular Coarses:

4-H (Rabbit Project, Leadership project, and Arts Project, emphasis on Public Presentations and Community Service)
Art (Painting and drawing, bead-working, sculpting)
Creative Writing (novels and plays with 1 novel and 2 plays completed)
Performance Drama (2 plays performed in the last 2 years)
Math Tutoring (Neighborhood grade school)
Community College Physics Club (Promote greater learning for physics, excitement of the physics student body, greater public awareness of physics concepts, and future ideas)
Calvary Chapel Eastside Youth Group
Swing Dancing (Clubs and classes)
Yoga (Neighborhood instructor. Personal enrichment)
Fitness Training (Includes running, cycling, weight training and emphasis on healthy lifestyle)
Downhill skiing (non competitive)
Hiking and backpacking

Awards and achievements:

Air Force Association Space Camp Scholarship
4-H Grand Champion County Public Presentation
4-H County Teen Representative

Leadership Roles

4-H Club President: 2 years
4-H County Teen Representative: 2 years

Next year I am running for 4-H club vice president and physics club president.

So… what are my chances? Please feel free to comment or ask for any additional information. I will be checking back regularly.

-Monica