<p>I applied to Northwestern Early Decision. I want to know how hard I should be working on my back up apps over the Thanksgiving holiday.</p>
<p>Rank: 13/692
GPA: W - 4.518
U - 3.701
SAT: 1440 (760 M/680 V)
SAT2: N/A
PSAT: horrible.</p>
<p>Clubs:
Red Cross Club - President; Founder
Speech & Debate - Varsity Debate Captain
FBLA - VP
Literature Honor Society - VP
Key Club - VP
Science/Math Club - Secretary
Science National Honor Society - Member
NHS - Member
Student Council - Member</p>
<p>Honors:
-National Forensic League Quadruble Ruby Speaker (highest distinction)
-State semifinalist in Foreign Extemporaneous speaking (tied for 8th in TX) 03
-State quarterfinalist in Foreign Extemporaneous speaking (tied for 32nd in TX) 02
-Harvard Tournament of Champions Octofinalist in extemporaneous speaking
-Gold Presidential Pin Award Recipient for community service
-Texas Association of Hospital Auxiliaries Outstanding Volunteer
-Scholastic Gold Key Award Winner & Published Short Story
-Shotokan (martial arts) Brown Belt
....</p>
<p>My essay is...okay. I think my short answers are kind of clever. My counselor rec is above average. My teacher rec is a bit trite.</p>
<p>Community:
I have approx 700 hrs via the Red Cross, YMCA, my temple, and a few special interest groups. As for my musical instrument, I play a form of Indian drums. I've been an accompaniast in a few performances.</p>
<p>Don't tell me what I want to hear!!!!!! Tell me what you really think!!! Thanks. There are a lot of smart people on this board and I value all of your opinions.</p>