Hello,
I am a rising Senior at W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax, VA. I’m applying to 8 schools altogether, and I feel pretty confident about my chances at most of them. The ones I am not so sure about are the three listed in the title- William and Mary, Johns Hopkins and Vassar. My intended major as of now is in Economics, and I hope to find a career in the government. If you could take some time to read through my credentials and offer me your honest opinion about my chances, I’d really appreciate it. Feel free to ask me any questions and I’ll get back to you ASAP!
My SAT: Math-760 Reading-720 Writing-780
I took this in March and my total was 2260 (1480 for Math and Reading), so I decided not to take it again.
My ACT: Math-34 Reading-34 English-34 Science-35
I took this in April and my composite was a 34, so I decided not to take it again.
My SAT Subject Tests: Math Level II-780 US History-730 Literature-690
I took these in June, and I am sending the Math and History scores, but not the Literature.
My 7th Grade Year:
-Honors Classes: Algebra I (A-)
My 8th Grade Year:
-Honors Classes: Geometry (B+)
-Regular Classes: Latin I (A)
My Freshman Year:
-Honors Classes: Biology (A-), World History I (A-), English 9 (A-), Algebra II (B)
-Regular Classes: Intermediate Band (A), Latin II (A), Health and PE 9 (A)
My Sophomore Year:
-AP Classes: World History (A,4 on Exam)
-Honors Classes: Chemistry (A-), English 10 (B+), Precalculus with Trigonometry (B+)
-Regular Classes: Advanced Band (A), Latin III (A-), Health and PE 10 (A)
My Junior Year:
-AP Classes: US History (A,5 on Exam), English Language and Composition (A-,5 on Exam), BC Calculus (B-,5 on Exam)
-Honors Classes: Physics (A)
-Regular Classes: Advanced Band (A), Latin IV (A), Economics and Personal Finance (A)
My Cumulative Unweighted GPA after Junior Year: 3.73
My Cumulative Weighted GPA after Junior Year (0.5 for Honors, 1.0 for AP): 4.10
My Senior Year (Classes I have signed up for):
-AP Classes: English Literature and Composition, Statistics, Latin
-Honors Classes: US Government, Geosystems
-Regular Classes: Advanced Band, Sports Marketing
Awards/Recognitions:
-Academic Letter for GPA above 3.8 (2x and will receive again this fall)
-Band Letter for Outstanding Musicianship and Service
-National Honor Society Induction Junior Year
-Selected to All-District Band Sophomore and Junior Years
-2 Silver Medals on the National Latin Exam
-Marching Band Section Leader for Senior Year
Jobs:
-Youth Basketball Referee (2012-Present) (Winter Only)
-Youth Baseball Umpire (2012-Present) (Spring Only)
-Summer Swim Team Assistant Coach (2015-Present) (Summer Only)
-Clerk and Sales Assistant at School Uniform Store (Summer of 2014)
Extra-Curricular Activities:
-Member of Jazz Band (Junior and Senior Years)
-Dog Foster for Local Rescue Group (Since 8th Grade)
-Member of School Ultimate Frisbee Team (Junior and Senior Years)
-Played Local House League Basketball (Since 7th Grade)
-Played Little League Baseball (Kindergarten-Sophomore Year)
-Member of Summer Swim Team (Since 4th Grade)
Again, Thank you for your time if you read through all of that, I realize it was very long, I just wanted to make sure I put everything that an admissions counselor might see.
Just for your information (per collegedata.com):
William & Mary-
Middle 50 SAT: Math 630-720, Reading 640-740, Writing 620-720
Middle 50 ACT: 28-32
Average Weighted GPA from Woodson HS: 4.16
Johns Hopkins-
Middle 50 SAT: Math 680-780, Reading 660-740, Writing 660-760
Middle 50 ACT: 31-34
Average Weighted GPA from Woodson HS: 4.29
Vassar-
Middle 50 SAT: Math 650-730, Reading 660-750, Writing 660-750
Middle 50 ACT: 30-33
Average Weighted GPA from Woodson HS: Not Available (Not Enough Students Applying/Accepted)
Thank you so much for your time and consideration!
All the Best,
Murph2244