How to stand out on application.

glamour_trash
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:52:52 +0000

(Senior) I’m a B- student right now, but I am currently re-taking some classes to boost my GPA. I want to know how I can stand out when I apply to colleges in a few months. Here’s what my acedemic/ec record would look like.

EC’S: (so far)
Stage Crew(9)
Associated Student Body: Section Representative(10)
Volunteer at Ceders Sinai Hospital(10)
Student Ambassador(9,11,12)
Health Club(12)

Classes
4 Years of English/Literature(9, 10, 11, 12)
3 Years of Spanish (SP1, SP2, SP3)
3 Years of Science (General Science, Biology, Chemistry)
4 Years of Math (Algebra1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Statistics)
3 Years of History/Social Studies (10, 11, 12(Government/Economy)
Electives (Ceramics(10), Drawing(12), Communication Arts(12))

Retaking my ACT two more times, Sept 11, and October 23.

College’s I’m interested in/applying to:
1.St. John’s University
2.Pace University
3.Hofstra University
4.Long Island University
5.Marist College

What are my chances of getting into these colleges?
Do you think my acedemic/ec record is acceptable?
What can I do extra to stand out?
Anything extra worth knowing that can help me with my applications?

Thanks !