<p>Hi! I’m applying regular decision for University of Chicago, and I’m not sure where I stand in the admissions board’s eyes chance-wise. I would like to double major in English and Political Science.</p>
<p>Objective:[/b ][list ]
[ ] SAT I (breakdown): 2150 (670 M, 730 CR, 750 W)
[ ] ACT: 34
[* ] SAT II: Did not take any
[* ] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
[* ] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): My school does not rank
[* ] AP (place score in parenthesis): World History (5), US History (4), English Language (5), Physics B (3)</p>
<p>[* ] IB (place score in parenthesis):
[* ] Senior Year Course Load: AP Lit, AP Macroeconomics, AP US Government, AP Spanish, AP Calculus, Programming in Java, College Level Humanities
[* ] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):
National Merit
English Achievement (highest marks)
Honor Scholar Thespian
National Honor Society
AP Scholar with Honor</p>
<p>Subjective:[/b ][list ]
[* ] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):</p>
<p>Theater (Historian for my high school)</p>
<p>International Thespian Society Troupe 3006 Vice President, founding member</p>
<p>A lot of choral/solo vocal performance, including performances at Carnegie Hall, All County/State</p>
<p>Model U.N. Delegates</p>
<p>National Honor Society</p>
<p>[* ] Job/Work Experience:
CIT at a prestigious arts camp for two summers</p>
<p>[* ] Volunteer/Community service:
A lot of community service activities, many of which are part of the aforementioned activities (Tutor, blood drive organization committee, etc.)</p>
<p>[* ] Summer Activities:
Attended a highly selective drama camp
A lot of theater, much of it in free touring productions that brought theater to those who could otherwise not afford it</p>
<p>[* ] Essays:
I was told by a Berkeley admissions counselor that it was very good and embodied a sophisticated style. It describes how theater and Kurt Vonnegut’s work have shaped me emotionally and intellectually.</p>
<p>[* ] Teacher Recommendation:
I haven’t seen them, but I assume they’re good. (One was a math teacher, so I’m not sure how well-written it is)</p>
<p>[* ] Counselor Rec:[li] Additional Rec:[/li]Very good, done personally for me since I’m a National Merit Semifinalist</p>
<p>[* ] Interview: Not applicable (yet)
[/list]Other[/b ][list ]
[ ] State (if domestic applicant): NY
[ ] Country (if international applicant):
[* ] School Type: Large public (2000+)
[* ] Ethnicity: White, roots in Africa and England
[* ] Gender: Male
[* ] Income Bracket: $100,000+, but we just lost our home in a hurricane
[* ] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): First generation student, founded LGBT club at school.
[/list]Reflection[/b ][list ]
[ ] Strengths: GPA, dedication to theater, diversity of interest.
[ ] Weaknesses: ACT, failure to be a superman applicant</p>
<p>Any input would be much appreciated!</p>