Chances for the Class of 2016?

cowboycliche022
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:59:27 +0000

Hi everyone,

I know this is a bit trite, but I was just wondering if anyone would be interested in projecting my chances for being accepted to WUSTL this upcoming year.

Stats:


SAT: N/A
ACT: 35 (35 English, 35 Math, 34 Reading, 35 Science, 11 Writing)
SAT IIs: N/A
AP Scores: AP U.S. History (5), AP Biology (5), AP U.S. Government and Politics (5),
and AP Microeconomics (5)
GPA: 4.0 UW, 5.86 W (on a 6.00 scale)
Rank: 2/482
Senior Class Schedule: AP Literature and Composition, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP
Psychology, AP Spanish, AP Chemistry, and Honors Physics


Subjective:


Essay: Obviously, everyone think theirs is amazing. I think mine uniquely manipulates one of my passions (playing the guitar) to get across a fairly refreshing and original message regarding how to live one’s life.
Teacher Recs: Exceptional. One from my AP Bio teacher who loved me, another from my Spanish 4 teacher who is very, very familiar with my academic ability AND extracurriculars, and possibly one from my freshman Honors English teacher
Counselor Rec: Excellent; he was actually one of my wrestling coaches in middle school (I was a captain) and I am very involved with the counseling office at our school. I’m sure he’ll make my dedication and persistence known.
Hook (if any): DEMONSTRATED INTEREST IN THE SCHOOL. I will be applying Early Decision, have visited WashU twice, had an interview on campus, am trying to get an alumni interview, already submitted my pre-application, signed up for the WUSTL pathway, added my name to the mailing list about a year and a half ago, and have even emailed the admissions office numerous times regarding inquiries I had about the application process or school in general.


Extracurriculars:


Football (9): I was an “A” Team starting linebacker for my freshman year
Indoor Track & Field (10, 11, 12): Varsity level 11th and 12th grades
Outdoor Track & Field (10, 11, 12): Varsity level 11th and 12th grades
Key Club (10, 11, 12): I ran two fundraisers for a non-profit food pantry in our area, raising over $500 each time
Student Athletic Trainer (10, 11, 12): Head Varsity Student Athletic Trainer 12th grade, will most likely get an extremely strong rec from the AT himself
Spanish Honor Society (10, 11, 12): Member (we don’t have a board or anything)
Mu Alpha Theta (10, 11, 12): Member, fulfilled all service hour requirements
National Honor Society (11, 12): Projected board member (most likely vice president, possible president), fulfilled all service hour requirements
School Ambassador (10, 11, 12): This is a selective group of students chosen to volunteer at school events; it has a service hour requirement that I have fulfilled each semester
Boys State 2011: Went through a rigorous selection process at my school to be admitted to the program
Volunteer Work: Over 100 hours of volunteer work at the same food pantry I raised money for through my Key Club fundraiser; over 25 hours tutoring ELL kids at a local church


Work Experience/Internships:


Veterinary Assistant (10, 11, 12): Work every week, about 4 hours per week
Tutor (9, 11): In 9th grade I tutored a middle-aged woman from Serbia on the English language/speech, in 11th grade I tutored a fellow classmate on microeconomics
Local College Internship (11): For the entire first semester of 11th grade, I interned at a local college, helping a group of three seniors do research on a jellyfish toxin they though might have the potential to become an anti-cancer drug. I helped out in the lab, listened in on discussions, and even met with their professor as well to discuss the findings and help apply them to my own biology class
Internship at Local Hospital (12): Basically shadowing a surgeon


Location/Person:


State or Country: Illinois
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Gender: Male
Other Factors: Will be applying for financial aid (income = ~$80,000)


The only thing I’m really concerned about is the lack of stellar extracurriculars, though I’m hoping my grades and other subjective portions of my application will make up for that. Just for those who are wondering: my projected major is Biology, I will be applying to the College of Arts and Sciences, and I will be following the pre-med track. Thanks for taking the time to help me!