From An Average School- so what are my chances?

gagner
Fri, 08 Jul 2005 00:19:26 +0000

-2 years of Spanish
-1 year of art
-1 year of Peer Mentoring (helping students in a freshman class)
-1 year of computers
-1 year of swim/health/gym
-2 years of JV softball
-2 years of NHS

It doesn’t seem like you have anything you’ve done all throughout high school, which is something colleges really like–commitment over over-extension.

If you are a senior next year, you might focus on getting a really good SAT/ACT score so you aren’t set apart from applicants. Also, work on your essays. I think (might be wrong) essays can make or break an applicant. GPA’s solid. So, if you can get your scores and essays up to a great level, the only thing holding you back will be EC’s–and that’s just one part of the application.

What about leadership positions? I think leadership positions also shows commitment.

Well, good luck!