<p>-Age 16, Asian-American, born in US, rising senior at Oakton High School (I think that it was ranked 88 best public HS in US).
-don’t know my class rank, but I am sure that I am top in top 20% of class
-GPAs(weighted): Freshman = 4.0, Sophomore = 4.1, Junior = 3.69. Overall: 3.93. My low Junior GPA and low exam scores was due to swine flu&surgery.
-low income–currently working on Questbridge Scholarship…but if I do not make it, I must prepare for CommonApp, so I’d like to have some advice.</p>
<p>Classes---------------------------------
9th Grade: Pre-AP English World History, Geometry HN, French 2, Pre-AP English 9, Biology HN, Intermediate Orchestra, Gym(required)
10th Grade: AP World History, Algebra 2 HN, French 3, Pre-AP English 10, Chemistry 1 HN, Advanced Orchestra, and Gym (required)
11th Grade: AP Chemistry, AP Physics B, French 4, US History, Pre-Calc HN w/ Trig, AP Statistics, AP Language&Composition
12th Grade: AP Biology, AP Government, AP French, AP Calc AB, English 12, Personal Finance, Human Anatomy</p>
<p>TEST SCORES:
SAT: 540 CR, 670 MATH, 600 WRITING = 1810 —taking a second time on Nov 6–current practice tests show that I am around 2000
SAT Subject Tests: N/A. taking Math II, US History, and Chem in October.
APEXAM: AP World (4); Language&Composition (3); Chemistry (2); Physics (2); Statistics (2)</p>
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<p>RESUME
EDUCATION</p>
<p>Oakton High School, Vienna, VA GPA: 3.93 September 2007 to Present
-AP Courses: World History, Chemistry, Physics B, Statistics, Language & Composition
Hope Chinese School September 2002-June 2008
-Grade Levels: 2-7</p>
<p>ACADEMIC HONORS/ACHIEVEMENTS</p>
<p>-Cougar Commendation Citizenship Award (2008),
-Academic Letter for Academic Excellence (2007,2008)
-Outstanding Student of the Year (2006-2007)
-Presidential Physical Fitness Award (2006, 2007),
-Academic Award (2006)
-Honor Student Award (2006, 2008) </p>
<p>EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES</p>
<p>Oakton High School Track and Field & Cross Country Sept 2007 to Present
Varsity Athlete
-Acquired leadership skills through guiding the Sprint and Distance teams through warm-ups, providing instruction to new members on nutritional and physical maintenance, and assisting coaches with various activities including timing and course setup.
-Co-organized fundraisers to accumulate revenue for financial operations including bus rides, equipment, and renovations.
-Gold Medal in Relay (2009 Golden Eagle Classic Invitational), Gold Medal (Reebok Manhattan College Cross Country Invitational), Athletic Honor Roll (2007-2009), Scholar Athlete Award (2007-2009)
Oakton High School President of Red Cross Club (2010-2011)
-Model United Nations(2008-present), Red Cross Club (2009-present), Math Honor Society (2009-present), Science Honor Society(2009-present), Chinese Club (2007-present), Advanced Orchestra (2006-2009)</p>
<p>WORK EXPERIENCE</p>
<p>Zhu Shan Home Improvement VA, MD, DC Metropolitan Area
Handyman Assistant Summers and weekdays 2006-present
-Acquired skills in painting, plumbing, electricity, flooring, roofing, landscaping, and other construction-related skills.
-Managed receptionist tasks including communication with client, providing estimates, and scheduling appointments.<br>
Patrick Henry Library Fall 2007, Spring 2008
Computer Assistant
-Guided computers users with technical difficulties and logging procedures</p>
<p>SKILLS
Languages: Intermediate Cantonese and Zhong Shan Dialect, Intermediate Mandarin,<br>
Intermediate French</p>
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<p>I DONT KNOW WHAT TO MAJOR IN…HOWEVER, I TOOK A LIST OF ALL MAJORS AND ELIMINATED THOSE THAT I WERE NOT INTERESTED IN…here is the remainder of the list:</p>
<p>• Agriculture and Related Sciences
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences
• Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Engineering Technologies
• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities
• Natural Resources and Conservation
• Physical Sciences
• Science Technologies
• Social Sciences
• Agriculture
• Business and Finance
• Community and Social Services
• Environment
• Health Care Support
• Health Diagnosis and Treatment
• Health Technology
• Management
• Science
• Social Science</p>
<p>Because I am technically undecided in a major, it is much harder for me to find what college suits me. However, it seems as if I am leaning towards a science/health profession.
Advice on where I should go?
Thank you SO MUCH.</p>