Please weigh in on which colleges I may admit me. I think I’m better off with schools either more SAT inclined or with more holistic apps; I understand that my grades could be better. Let me know what you think, and thanks a ton!
My top two are UVA and Lehigh right now. I’d like to study mechanical engineering so I would apply to each respective engineering school.
Publics: (Maryland resident)
GIT
U of Illinois Urbana Champaign
U of Michigan Ann Arbor
UNC Chapel Hill
UVA
Privates:
Boston College
Bucknell
Georgetown
Lehigh
Villanova
Washington & Lee
Ps. My parents have the GI Bill and all of the schools on my list are Yellow Ribbon so I don’t have to worry about tuition.
I am a white male.
My credentials:
GPA: 3.75 (I know for schools with the clout of some on my list this is far too low)
Class Rank: 50/179 (my school may choose to not rank soon, which would be great!)
SAT: 2100; 690 CR, 760 Math, 650 Writing
Current (Junior) Courses S1:
AP Chem- 84
AP English- 81
Honors Physics- 94
Honors Chinese- 98
Honors Pre-Calculus- 88
Honors Studio 3&4- 91
Religion (Mandatory at my school)- 93
(My 3 B’s are weighted as AP’s at my school)
In the past I’ve taken: (Grades from what I can remember)
Sophomore Courses:
Honors Chem A
Honors English 2 A
Honors Chinese 2 B
Honors US Gov A
Honors Geometry A
Studio 1&2 B
Religion A
Freshmen Courses:
Honors Bio B
Honors English 1 A
Honors Chinese 1 A
Honors Human Geo/West Civ B
Honors Algebra 2 A
Intro to Drawing A
Religion B
My EC’s:
Junior Class President (11);Emergency Medical Technician with Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company (10-11); Confirmation Class Peer Leader (11); Church Youth Group member (9,10); Altar Server and Master of Ceremonies (MC) (9); Tutor for fellow Students (11); Students Serving Students (9-10)- Elementary School Teacher’s Assistant; John Carroll Open Houses (9-11)- Escort; Food Delivery for St. Margaret’s Parish (9-11); Habitat for Humanity (11); Athletic Leadership Group (10,11); Campus Ministry (11, 12)- Retreat Leader (11); Guide at Freshman Orientation (11); Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge Excursion (10); Brotherhood of the Jungle **** Fishing (9-11); Cartoon Artist for school newspaper (11); Recruiting for Varsity Swim Team (10); Student Mentoring (11); Hospitality Group (11); Life Scout (9-11); Eagle Scout (Anticipated Spring ’15) (11)’; Diversity Committee (11); Student Caller for John Carroll School’s Annual Campaign (11);Student Affairs Council representative (9-11);
Sports:
Cross Country (10-11)- 2 VL; Wrestling (9-11) VL; Outdoor track (10-11) VL; Swimming (10-11) VL; Junior Varsity Lacrosse (9); Junior Varsity Football (9); Harford Track (10); Harford Grapplers Wrestling (9-10);
National Art Honors Society (10, 11); Service Honors Society (11); Chinese Honors Society (11);
Clubs:
President and Founder of John Carroll Students Against Destructive Decisions Chapter (11); President and Founder of John Carroll Future Business Leaders of America (11); Spirit Club (11); Vice President of Holiday Club (11); Founder of Chinese Club (11); Fellowship of Christian Athletes (10-11); Service Club (11); Friend to Friend Club (11); Culture Shock Club (11)