My dad is college crazy.....

me.duh
Thu, 27 Jul 2006 13:20:48 +0000

My dad is college crazy and wants me to pick a total of 10 schools to apply to. So far, I have my state college as a safety, and Rice, UChicago, and possibly JHU picked out. I’m looking into med school after college, and am considering majoring in psychology or biochemistry (or biology, if there’s no biochem).
Here are my stats. I’d highly appreciate any suggestions.

GPA: 3.9000 (Yes, THAT exact)
No additional credit for AP or Honors classes.
Class Rank: somewhere in the top 8-10%

SAT, the first time:
M: 770
CR: 640
W: 700
Total: 2100

SAT, the second time:
M: 750
CR: 610
W: 750
Total: 2100

Combined: 2160
***I am retaking it again. And studying my butt off. I know the CR score needs to go WAY up. I’m hoping for at least a 700.

PSAT: 205, semifinalist for National Merit

SAT II Bio: 760
In October, I’m taking Math IIC and Chemistry. Projected scores are 740+.

AP Bio: 5
AP Chem: 4
AP Calc AB: 5

By the time I graduate, I will have taken every AP class and test my school has to offer (which, sadly, is only 6), as well as complete 4 college courses that my school is paying for. (2 math classes, 1 physics class, 1 chemistry class.)

My extra-curriculars are my weakest points.

Freshman year: volleyball
Sophomore year: Harmony (this equity thing), Speech, Drama
Junior Year: Harmony, Speech, Drama, Junior Leadership (for which I did crap for)
Senior Year: Harmony, Speech, Drama, maybe Model UN

I’ll have maybe 100 volunteer hours when I need to send in apps at two local hospitals.

Again, thanks for any input.

***Edit: I forgot to mention that I’d like suggestions for schools. Another safety for sure, and reaches and matches.