Scholarship Chances at Vandy & Wake Forest

<p>COLLEGE STUDIES
Major: International Studies</p>

<p>GPA/COURSELOAD
GPA: 3.91 UW / 4.71 W
Rank: 5/95
APs: English Language (5), English Literature, Spanish, Macroeconomics (3), Calculus AB, Computer Science A (3), US History, Chemistry (3), Biology
SAT: 1480/2210 (780CR/700M/730W)</p>

<p>ECs

  • National Honor Society
  • Spanish Honor Society - Vice President
  • Debate team - Team Captain (10th-11th)
  • 25+ hours volunteering at local hospital
  • 75+ hours volunteering at Ronald McDonald House
  • Volunteer for local government - elections/polls
  • Varsity tennis</p>

<p>AWARDS / RECOGNITION</p>

<p>Debate & Forensics

  • Many local awards
  • Placed 6th place in state competition
  • Placed in top 32 in nation (CFL)
  • Finalist at nationals (NFL)
  • Participated in Law Day 2006/2007 & People Speak 2007
  • Featured in national documentary for People Speak
  • Met with non-profit organizations, Kiwanis/Breakfast Optimists</p>

<p>Spanish Team

  • Participated in state Spanish competition
    [indent]+ Placed 3rd overall as a school[/indent]
    [indent]+ Received highest honors for extemporaneous speech[/indent]
    [indent]+ Received second-highest honors for dramatic performance[/indent]
  • Participated in local World Languages Field Day
    [indent]+ Received perfect score for extemporaneous speech[/indent]
    [indent]+ Received perfect score for dramatic performance[/indent]</p>

<p>Other

  • Attended Girls State 2008
  • National Merit Semifinalist (PSAT: 226)
  • National technology fair - finalist (ISTF)
  • Regional science fair - 4th place
  • Tennis team - “Most Dedicated Player”</p>

<p>Is there anything I can do to increase my chances? Would retaking SAT and taking SAT IIs help? I’m looking for the full ride scholarship at both Vanderbilt and Wake Forest. Thanks!</p>