Deciding Reach Schools

patrick11
Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:10:39 +0000

I’m a senior in high school and I’m looking for suggestions on what reach schools I should apply to based on my credentials.

I’m interested in Economics, Psychology, and Engineering.

GPA (UW) - 3.71
SAT - Math: 680 CR: 640 W: 600
Rank - 75/348
AP’s - US History: 4, Psych - IP, Music Theory - IP

EC’s:
Academic Decathlon - Vice President
Marching Band
Honors Jazz Band
Honors Wind Band
Tae Kwon Do - Black Belt, Volunteer Instructor
Retreat Leader for various youth programs
Volunteer at Church (100’s of hours, including Eucharistic Minister)
Key Club for a year
A few summer jobs

Awards:
Gold Medal (Essay) Academic Decathlon State Finals 2011
Academic Awards Program 3.75 or higher GPA (weighted)
Bronze Medal 2011 Tae Kwon Do Tournament
Numerous awards in music

I’m also a dual citizen between Ireland and America. I’m the only American citizen in my family, and I’ll be the first one to go to college. I’ll hopefully be able to use this in my essay.