Chances at top schools including U Chicago

schismmanifesto
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:07:22 +0000

Senior Male
Texas Public High School
GPA 4.433 out of 5
Class Rank (Top 5%)
SAT I 2000 (V690, M660, W650) (1350)
SAT II’s:
Math I 650
Lit 660

Senior Course Load:
-AP English Comp
-AP Psychology
-AP Statistics
-AP Government
-AP Economics
-AP Biology
-SSV Mentors
-Academic Decathlon

Extracurricular Activities:
(1)Student Government; Class Vice President; Grades (10-12); 5hrs/wk 30wks a yr
(2)*American Legion Boys State; Attorney & Lt. Governor; Grade (11); summer program 40hrs for one week
(3) Varsity Golf; Team Captain; Grades (9-11); 10hrs/wk (year round)
(4) National Honor Society; Member in the aggregate; grades (10-12) 10 hours a month in Community Service
(5) Academic Decathlon; President; Grade (11-12); 6hrs/wk (more during before competition)
(6) Multicultural Club; Treasurer; Grades (9-11); 2hrs/wk


My experience as the Vice President of the class for three years has truly shaped and development many of my leadership skills ranging from organizing fundraisers for prom, to effectively meeting with administration to decide on key issues pertaining to the class.


**My one week experience at Boy’s State instilled a commitment to civic responsibility and a deeper appreciation for both the political system and the prospective citizens of our country (the youth of America). This event heightened my deep passion for politics and has acted as a learning tool in which I can pull events of pertinence from my memory to ponder and reevaluate

Awards, Honors, Distinctions:
-Boys State delegate: nomination, application, and interview process. Five students from High School were chosen from a pool of 20 to attend Boys State.
-Boys Nation Nominee: This honor was given to 10 of the most distinguished delegates, (900 total) as viable candidates for Boys Nation. From this group of 10 only 2 were chosen to matriculate.
-Texas Boys State Attorney w/ distinction: This award was given to individuals who scored above the 85th percentile on the American Legion administered Board Test. Roughly 120 of the 800 testers received this distinction.
-All District Golf Medalist: Given to the top 5 finishers in the district golf tournament. (15 teams, total of 120 players)
-Regional Qualifier: Given to the top 3 finishers in the city high schools (roughly 50 players competing)
-7th place (individually) at Regional Golf Tournament (150 players)
-Principle’s Leadership Award: Sponsored by the National Honor Society. This award was given to 3 distinguished members within the school chapter.
-Congressional Youth Advisory Board: This honor was given to 2 of the school districts most politically aspiring and academically accomplished students. Membership of this board was by nomination from either counselors or principles.
-Will most likely be an AP scholar. I have taken 2 AP tests (English Lit.) & (US History) both of which I received scores of 4. I am also enrolled in 6 AP classes my senior year.
-1st place at District UIL Current Events Competition: 1st place in a series of multiple choice questions as well as essay. Roughly 30 participants (regional qualifier)

*I am interested in studying Political Science and I have about 200 hours of community service as well

Chance me at:

University of Chicago
University of Virginia
UT Austin Honors College