questions from a (hopefully!) future reedie

<p>well, i’m african american, and i know that reed, along w/a lot of other private liberal arts colleges, do not have many african americans there so i think this might actually help my chances. i really enjoy french–my best friend and i begun it in the 6th grade and are continuing. i want to get college credit for AP french so i will most likely purchase one of those AP french practice/study books that are suppose to enhance one’s chances to score a 4/5 on the exam. i think that one of the reasons that i have been so excited about the idea of college is because, to be honest, i’m not very interested in high school :stuck_out_tongue: i know it’s suppose to be the ‘four best years’ of one’s life but i dont really see it. everyone is so catty and annoying and there is too much drama. eventhough i go to a pretty good public high school that has been ranked as a nationally recognized school (James River High School–Midlothian VA) no one is very driven towards academics. there are a select few students who are, but eventhough i love spending time w/my friends, no one really is focused on work. which is why i like reed. the work load there is enormous, but ive always liked learning and reading, which i think would help me if i did go there. when i do apply to reed(im thinking of applying early decision but im not sure for now) i would really like to do an interview, since that helps. the fact that there is a summer program there for hs students is great but i, unfortunately, live on the other side of the country–in virginia :stuck_out_tongue: so that is unfortunately unlikely hhaa. and can someone tell me about reed’s dual degrees/majors? im interested in biology/biochemistry but also possibly international relations and affairs. someone have any info on that?</p>