Could Someone Chance Me Please??

MusicalOne
Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:28:33 +0000

Hey guys. Okay. So, I’m a senior this year and I really would like to attend Princeton University. However, I’m not confident in my SAT score (1160 out of 1600/1810 out of 2400) or my GPA. This is because I transfered to a different, more challenging high school in 11th grade. My current high school, however, is ranked among the top 10 in the nation (if that makes a difference). Also, this is the top school in my state. Anyway, thank you in advance for your responses.

GPA:
Weighted-4.740
Unweighted-3.68
Class Rank-Valedictorian (At old school). At my new school, they do not rank students because we are some of the best in the state. Therefore, it wouldn’t be fair.

SAT Scores:
SAT Math I-590
SAT CR I-570
SAT Writing I-650
SAT Math lvl II-610
SAT Literature-670
SAT Biology M-520

Academics:
8th Grade-Algebra I (A), English I (B+)

9th Grade-Geometry H (A+), English II H (A+), Physical Science H (A+), World Geography H (A+), Spanish I CP (A+), JROTC (A+), Computer Apps CP (A)

10th Grade-Algebra II H (A+), English III H (A+), World History H (A+), Biology I H (A+), Spanish III H (A+), Biology II CP (A+), Vocal Ensemble CP (A+), AP World History (A+)*

-This is when I transfered high schools. As you will see, my grades dropped due to the more challenging curriculum. All classes taught are college level.

11th Grade-Pre-Calculus 102 H (B+), Pre-Calculus 103 H (B+), English 101 H (B+), Biology 201 AP (B), Biology 202 AP (B+), US History H (B), Chemistry 101 H (C+), French 101 H (B+), Life & Leisure CP (A+)**,

Interim Course (11th): Forensic Science H (A+)

12th Grade-AP Calculus 201 AB (B or C+), English 201 AP (B), Chemistry 201 AP (B or C+), Physics 101 H (C+), French 301 H (B), Research H (A or B), Government and Economics H (A or B).

Interim Course (12th): Phyto-photochemistry H
These are my classes for second semester of senior year:
AP Calculus 202 AB
English 201 AP
Chemistry 202 AP
Physics 102 H
French 301 H
Organic Chemistry H
European History 302 AP

-this class was a joke. We learned nothing and because of that, my score on the AP Exam was terrible.
*-this class basically helped us with transitioning to a residential setting and a more rigorous curriculum. Information included study skills, time management, organizational tips, etc.

Sport Involvement:
Varsity Tennis (12th)

Extracurriculars:
Chorus & Gospel Chorus (9th-12th)
Science Olympiad (11th-12th)
Beta Club (9th-12th)
Global Club(12th)
French Club(11th-12th)
*Even though I don’t do much, I am really involved in these clubs.

Volunteer Work:
Hospice-200+Hours (9th-12th)
*My high school is residential so I can’t do as much now
Interact Club-100+Hours (9th-10th, 12th)

Work Experience:
Between 11th and 12th grade, students are required to complete a research project and write a research paper. I conducted my research in the area of microbiology and neuroscience at MUSC.

Honors:
Valedictorian Award
NHS
French National Honor Society
National Society for High School Scholar
Who’s Who Among American High School Students
Highest Average in the majority of classes in 9th and 10th grade
Interact Volunteer Award
Research Award
Academic Letter

My essays were pretty good. I had them critiqued by roughly 20 or so different people. But will Princeton take into consideration the high school that I come from? Please be honest. I really don’t want to get my hopes up for something that seems virtually impossible.