I'm having a hard time choosing...

spiralcloud
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:36:00 +0000

Wow. Thanks for that! It was super helpful. Since you mentioned something about tests/grades vs. ECs I’ll just elaborate a bit on the grades:
I already mentioned tests.
My rank is really really bad: 10/50. I go to a competitive, private school.
3.6 Freshman Year
4.0 sophomore, junior, and current senior years
No APs and such.
I’ve had straight As in math…and I’m taking uptil Calc B/C which is the most rigorous.
Science: I had Bs in Freshman Biology.
But A’s in four semesters of Physics (Physics I and Advanced Physics as well)
Now I"ll elaborate on ECs
I have piles of community service awards, both random and prestigious ones
Lots of speech and debate awards including two state championships
I’m the president of 2 community organizations, and the captain of my school’s debate team.
I also have a couple science research awards but nothing too intense.
And I’ve placed in some state math competitions, etc. I like math. And physics. But I love philosophy. And English.
Uh-oh.
Does this give you all any more insight as to where I should apply?

Most Pratt people don’t have major science awards? Really? Maybe I’m just crazy but why not? Haha I thought it was a really hard school to get into or something…