If CAPd, should I accept it?

MrFoster46
Thu, 23 Jul 2015 18:06:44 +0000

That is an interesting point. I’ve read about PACE, but I didn’t know if I was eligible for it because I will already have 2 years of college done.

My academic stats are pretty mediocre. I’m only in the top 50 percent of my class, and my SAT score is only a 1680. .(I plan on retaking it, and I’ve taken necessary steps to improve my score. I meant to retake it again last year, but I could not get a waiver from my counselor in time.)I’ve taken all Dual Enrollment, except for one AP course, which was World History, mainly because it was not offered at the college.

My college GPA is not incredibly bad. It’s a 3.1. Granted, it was much, much lower my Freshman and Sophomore year, and I’ve really improved.

My extracurricular activities are pretty good. Class President for 2 years in a row, and I’m going into my third year. I’ve also raised more money and planned more events than any class president in our school’s history. I’m our National Honor Society President, and have been a member for 2 years. I’m not that popular, but I gave some pretty convincing speeches and earned the trust of my fellow students, which is what I owe my success to haha. I also engaged in summer fundraisers.

I’m also a “Senior Mentor”. Basically, since our school tends to be more difficult than any other high school in the area, our staff selects some students to mentor and guide the new freshman. (Funny enough. I had four in my Freshman year, and all of them quit on me within a day. Oops.)

I’ve also done BEST Robotics for 2 years, and I am going into my third year. I co-lead table presentation with a fellow student, and we managed to take first place last year.

On top of that, I work part time at Cinemark. I’ve done so for about 2 months now, and I plan on doing so throughout my time in college too, assuming I can transfer to another theater. (Granted, if something better comes up, I’ll take that too!)

I’m also first generation college, and I come from a low income family.

Thanks!

EDIT: I also have around 200 community service hours, and I’ve been in Student Council for 1 year, and I am going into my second. I think I’ve written pretty decent essays. Some of my friends have looked at mine, and they said they’re really good. I plan on having my teachers take a look at them as well when the school year starts back up.