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gocubsgo89
Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:30:49 +0000

uw gpa:2.93
w gpa: 3.3
act:27

extras:

Peer Tutoring 11th, 12th grade
Youth Group Leader 11, 12th grade
helping kids learn how to read at my church -12th grade
SADD 9th, 10th grade (treasurer in 10th)
Key club 9th, 10th grade
non varsity football 9th grade

Employment through 11th and 12th grade -15hrs/week

Hooks:
male
1st generation college bound
out of state (illinois)

Other:
Counselor rec is above average and teacher rec is great.
Essay was very good.

top 35% of class of 430 or so.
Most honors classes and a total of 4 AP.

I’ve already applied to some “reach” schools, as well as some “safety” schools. But I am having trouble finding schools that might be a good fit for me.

I am intersted in schools with an intellectual student body, and a faily solid academic reputation. ANY help would be greatly appreciated, Thanks!