Chances? kind of a reach

scutler
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 23:34:16 +0000

hey i’m really interested in going to bucknell next year. i visited last april(my great uncle is a prof. and showed me all around… =]) and will go again in the fall, see some classes, and i’m seriously considering ED. i know it’s a bit of a reach for me but if anyone had any suggestions they’d be much appriciated. i’d be applying as a chemistry major if that helps.

Gender: F (white)
Location: rural CT
College Class Year: 2012
High School: Public
High School Type: sends some grads to top schools

Academics:

GPA - Unweighted: 3.40
GPA - Weighted: 3.9ish?
Class Rank: top 10-15%
Class Size: 205
eating disorder in 10th grade caused grades to be all Bs, junior year all As. class rank was 30th at the end of 10th grade so i’m assuming it’s better now.
all possible honors classes/most challenging courses taken

Scores:

SAT I Math: 660
SAT I Critical Reading: 800
SAT I Writing: 730
SAT II Literature: 750
SAT II U.S. History: 790
APUSH- 5
AP Bio-
AP English Lang-
AP Caluclus-

Significant Extracurriculars: Band, marching and concert as well as private lessons(4), V cross country(3) foreign exchange club(4), V track manager(3),
Leadership positions: XC co-captain(duties at least)12, maybe band officer 12
Volunteer/Service Work: Local hospitals 100 hr summer program 11, library 30 (9/10), assist at kiddie band camp 45 (9)
Employment: CVS pharmacy technician(licensed) 15 hrs/week since i turned 16 and could get a job legally, babysitter at local gym 4 hrs/week for almost 2 years
Honors and Awards: natonal merit commended scholar(semifinalist?), awards in all 3 english classes taken 11th grade

thanks!!