Math scores are holding me back

zabaan
Tue, 22 Dec 2015 15:14:08 +0000

I want to pursue a Computer Science degree, but I feel that my math scores are holding me back. I have taken considerably more advanced math courses than most of my peers in HS and received A’s in all of them. Also, my SAT score is pretty decent in terms of CC standards at 2120, but I don’t believe my SAT I Math score of 680 and my SAT II Math 2 score of 690 are going to help me get into a above average,well-known university with a great computer science program.

Any advice? Potential college suggestions? Im applying to USCal, Vanderbilt, Cornell and GTech.

Thanks!.

BACKGROUND
• Ethnicity: African-American
• Gender: M
• State : Florida
• School Type: Public
• Income Bracket: Low-Income
• Projected Major: Computer Science

ACADEMICS
• SAT I : 2120 (680 M), (730 W), (710R)
• GPA (out of 4.0): [3.7 (4.2 W)]
• Rank: 40/600 (top 7% of class)
• AP Scores: [AP Calculus AB (4), AP World History (4)
• 13 AP Classes taken
• Senior Coursload: AP Statistics AP Macroeconomics, AP French, AP Environmental Science, AP U.S. Government and Politics, Honors Astronomy, Workplace Technology Applications

EXTRACURRICULARS AND LEADERSHIP
• Varsity Track and Field - 4 Years - (Current Team Captain):
• Varsity Cross Country - 4 Years - (Current Team Captain)
• French Honor Society - 3 Years - (Current Treasurer)
• Advanced Physics Club - 1.5 Years (Current President)
• National Honor Society - 3 Years - (Member)
• Robotics Club - 1.5 Years - (Tech Coordinator)
• Programming Club - 1.5 Years - (Member)
• Tutor for Algebra II and Geometry - 2 Years

SUMMER EXPERIENCE
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Software Engineering Summer Internship Program (Summer 2015)
• Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY) - Alumni Scholar ( Summer 2014)
• Local Lake Preservation Association - Sustainability Intern (Summer 2014, Summer 2015)
• Publix Super Markets - Front Service Clerk (Summer 2013 - Summer 2015) - Low Income Background so I must work.
• Local Harvest Food Bank @ 100 Hours - (Summer 2014, Summer 2015)

AWARDS
• IBM Master the Mainframe Coding Competion - 3 Years - (Recognized Participant)
• Principals Honor Roll Award - 4 Years -(Outstanding Academic Performance Scholar)
• AP Scholar
•“Le Grand Concours” National French Examination - 1 Year - Placed competitively in top quartile