<p>Hello everyone,</p>
<p>My name is Vessy and I am an international senior student from Bulgaria. I have been considering Brandeis for some time, but I could not assess my chances of being admitted. Having in mind that first-hand information on college issues is impossible to receive here in Bulgaria, I decided to turn to you for help.
My stats:
SAT I - 1450 (750 Verbal, 700 Math)
TOEFL CBT - 290 (6.00 on the essay)
High school record - 5.92 out of 6.00</p>
<p>Some of my most meaningful ECs:
Student government - Vice president during 9th and 11th grade, and student body president during 10th grade.
Volunteer at the school's informational office - 8th grade; position held: coordinator of media resources and PR; hours spent: 30
Animator in UNESCO projects during 9th and 10th grade - animator of Media workshops.
YMCA volunteer - hours spent: 30
Internship at National DARIK Radio - 10th and 11th grade
Reporter at National DARIK Radio - 11th and 12th grade
Work experience as a reporter and interviewer in the creation of a documentary movie about the American University in Bulgaria.
Volunteer service at English Language Club - 10th and 11th grade. hours per week: 20, weeks per year: 28, total: 1120
Peer tutoring in English
School's athletics team: 12th grade</p>
<p>Academic achievements:
1st place in an English language national writing contest on women's issues. - 9th grade
1st place in an essay writing competition. - 10th grade
Essay on European Citizenship ranked among top 10, given special prize and published.</p>