Chances for High SAT's, unimpressive grades

CBlaettler10
Wed, 30 May 2007 15:05:22 +0000

I was wondering what my chances are at Vandy, Emory, UT-Austin, UGA, Elon, Davidson, UVA and GW

GPA: 3.6ish on a scale of 4.3

Schedule: I take all AP and IB courses except for classes that aren’t offered as honors classes (i.e. journalism) I’m also taking Arabic classes at the local CC next year.

Tests: This year I took AP US History and AP Chemistry, expecting a 5 in APUSH and a 3 in APChem. Next year I plan on taking Euro, Lit, Poli Sci, Stat, and maybe Psych.

SAT: 800 Verbal, 770 Math, 710 Writing. Planning on taking 3 SAT II’s in October

EC: EIC of school newspaper, American Politics Club, Student Council, Mock Trial (not a joke at my school, 15+ hours a week, two county championships) 4 years playing ice hockey, worked on local congressional campaign, involved in local chapter of Heifer International, produced news program for local television station

Work Exp: I formerly worked at an ice rink and now work at a pharmacy, I’ve held down a job steadily for the past two years.

Essay: Not to be egotistical but I consider myself a very strong writer and expect my essay to be the strongest part of my app’s along with my SAT’s.

I’ll also add that I’m in the National Honors Society (worthless, I know) but also that I’m planning on studying Arabic/Islamic/Middle Eastern studies. I don’t know but it might help because it’s not a very common major.

I’m not sure what else to include, but this is what I can think of as of now. Thanks for any assistance, and feel free to suggest any schools you might