<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 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
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>