Curious Junior

Chance Me / Match Me
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<p>I’m a junior in high school in need of some objective advice. I have compiled a list of schools I might be interested in, plus my projected stats. Please tell me whether I’m being too unrealistic, or whether I have a decent shot at some of these schools listed below. I have taken a fairly rigorous courseload in the context of my school, and my grades show an (albeit slight) upward trend. Thank you so much for any feedback you’re able to provide!</p>

<p>White female from NJ
Competitive all-girls Catholic school</p>

<p>GPA: 3.4 UW, 3.6 W
SATs: ~650M, ~750V, ~750W</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
-Newspaper (9, 10, 11, 12); section editor (12)
-Mock Trial (10, 11, 12)
-Communications Club (11, 12)
-Amnesty International (11, 12)</p>

<p>Work experience:
-Camp counselor at a camp for children living in low-income housing units (summer 2007)
-Administrative assistant at a law firm (summer 2008)</p>

<p>Volunteerism:
-Helped in the renovation of a homeless shelter (25 hrs.)
-Participated in a Habitat for Humanity project (25 hrs.)
-I am also in the process of opening a local “furniture bank,” where low-income families can shop for donated furniture to furnish their homes.</p>

<p>I realize that my list is a little reach-heavy, but I plan on applying to some safeties in addition to the following schools.</p>

<p>Lafayette
Occidental
Loyola Marymount
Loyola Maryland
Rutgers
TCNJ
Boston College
Skidmore
Connecticut College
Trinity College
American University</p>

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<p>I dont think you’ll have a problem w/ any of your schools. The only thing I can suggest is to try and get your GPA up a few points. Other than, I wouldn’t worry about those schools at all.</p>

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<p>Thanks so much! I know I’m only a junior, but I just wanted to make sure I’m on the right track and that I’m not aiming too high or too low. Again, thanks for your response- I appreciate it!</p>

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<p>It’s difficult to forecast because you’re a junior, but so far so good I think, except that GPA, which is a bit low (not by much though).</p>

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<p>I know, I’m really trying to improve my GPA this year. Thanks for your help!</p>