Do I have a shot at admission?

sirjosh
Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:55:23 +0000

I’m usually a 3.8 unweighted, 4.2 weighted GPA student, but because of a family crisis this last month, my grades have dropped to B’s. I’m confident I can pull up to straight A’s by the end of the semester. But as it is, I have a 3.5 unweighted, 3.8 weighted.

I’m a full IB Diploma candidate, with a projected score of 38-39. I got 29 on the ACT and 2000 on the SAT. I’ve volunteered 500 hours at the zoo and science museum. I’ve been to Vietnam on a Medical Mission. (I love volunteering, as you can probably guess!) I’ve been in five school plays (about 200 hours per show), I’m an active member of the swim team, NSHSS, Mensa. I’m also a singer and I do acrobatics (trapeze, a little gymnastics).

Also, for what it’s worth, I struggle with the autistic spectrum (I have Asperger’s), and moderate to severe depression. I’ve had both of these all my life. I’m not planning to use it as an excuse for low grades. I just want to impress by showing all I’ve done despite disabilities.