<p>Well, I’m only a junior, but I was hoping people more familiar with UVa could give me some of my chances to get in. It’s really my dream school–the campus, the people, everything is incredible.</p>
<p>White male from PA
Large, but uncompetitive public high school
Hoping to major in biology for a pre-med track</p>
<p>GPA: 96.7/100 (unweighted)
School doesn’t rank out of 4, but it’d be about a 3.9. (unweighted)</p>
<p>Rank: GCs are reluctant to tell, but I know top 10/400</p>
<p>SAT: not taken yet, score above 2200 on my practice tests, take SAT prep at school and have a tutor–counting on 2200+</p>
<p>Taking hardest courseload possible at my school. 3 APs this year, 5 more next year. All other classes are honors. </p>
<p>ECs
–volunteered at an international hip hop/aerobics competition (over 20 countries competing!) in Los Angeles the past two summers for over two weeks each summer; mainly gopher work, behind the scenes stuff; accumulated 200+ volunteer hours from this
–HIGHLY involved at my church. Picnic set up, bible school teacher, volunteer at breakfasts, etc. Altar server since 1999. Over the past 8 years, I’ve probably accumulated WELL over 1000 hours there. My priest would be willing to give an amazing rec on my work ethic and character if this would help.
–organizing the local Lions Club golf tournament with my dad this summer, getting sponsorships, organizing prizes…a big undertaking
–Spanish club (9, 10, 11, 12)
–golf team (11, 12)
–bowling team (9,10, 12); won most improved bowler in the scholastic league last year
–hoping to run for class secretary or treasurer, though this is obviously not a given</p>
<p>Work Experience
–job as a dietary aide at local hospital since October 2006; will be held until I head off to college, takes up about 15-20 hrs a week</p>
<p>Essays would be great. I put a lot of pride in my writing.
I think the recs would be great as well. My science teachers have a great relationship with me, and like I said, I can get one from my priest as well.</p>
<p>I feel like my ECs are somewhat weak compared to most people, but I hope that they show dedication in what I love. I’m also wondering…my volunteer experience at an international competition–is this a good hook? It’s obviously not something seen every day, so I’m wondering if that helps, especially being out of state,</p>
<p>Thanks a lot!</p>