cornell, dartmouth, amherst

blarney_stone
Thu, 09 Dec 2004 16:30:31 +0000

Please evaluate chances for cornell, dartmouth, and amherst, all RD. Assume excellent essays and adequate recs. I know that race greatly affects the admissions decisions at top schools, but what about nationality? Thanks so much, I truly appreciate all comments.

SAT I Scores
SAT I Math: 730
SAT I Verbal: 740

SAT II Scores
SAT II Writing: 700
SAT II Math IIC: 750
SAT II Physics: 680

Unweighted GPA: 3.83
Heavy cirriculum, all IB courses

Extracurricular Info
did martial arts all my life (current commitment 3-4 hours per week)

Did Judo/Sambo from about age 7 - 10

Systema Russian Martial Art 11 - present
volunteer at a community center 4-5 hours per week (leadership position, chief webmaster)
took private music lessons for a few months… that sucked
employment: customer service work. i answer questions over phone and email, and process orders for a corporation
assistant to NRA instructor
have a professional web design portfolio
-www.gorlachfineart.com
-www.russianculturalcenter.com
-www.myzepter.com
school webmaster
boater - came to U.S. in 1998

misc. activities… (not team)
mountain biking, skiing, fishing, canoeing, tennis, target shooting.

Other Info
AWARDS:
-NMSF (most likely will advance to finalist)
-2nd place finish in a prestigious state econ competition
-national economics challenge state finalist
-Macromedia CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL (dreamweaver 4.0)
-AMC high scorer
-Magna Cum Laude (10-11 grade)
-Qualified for MEAP scholarship (michigan education assessment something something)
-National Rifle Association Basic Pistol Course Certification.

Courseload:
all IB courses (4 HLs)