Friday, March 9, 2012

Do I stand a chance at the college(s) of my choice?

I'm currently a junior, and I need to start weighing my odds at getting into certain schools. I'll compile a short, but detailed list of my high school career so far, and please let me know what you think. I'm currently looking at UPenn, the University of Virginia, the University of Richmond, and George Washington University. My intended major is in business.



Freshmen Year

Algebra 1

Honors Science (Earth/Space)

Wellness/Fitness

Music Theory 1

English 9

Honors History (African/Asian)

Spanish 3

Life and Career

Software Applications



Spanish Club

Freshmen Soccer Team

Two local recreation teams, both seasons

Local travel league for soccer



Sophomore

English 10

Business and Personal Law

Honors Science (Bio)

Honors Math (Geometry)

Honors History (Western Civ)

Spanish 4

Health

Introduction to Business



Two rec. soccer leagues, both seasons

Local travel league (different one)

FBLA state qualifier (8th place)

NHS inductee

Class Council

International Club

Started Key Club International in my school

Attended PFEW (business camp)



Junior

Honors Math (Alg 2)

English 11

AP US History

Honors Spanish Seminar 5

Entrepreneurship and Corporate Dynamics

Honors Chemistry

Phys-ed 1



Assistant coach for younger soccer league, both seasons

2 soccer rec leagues, both seasons

Job at Red Robin (8-12 hrs a week)

Started Key Club and chartered it/ President

NHS

FBLA officer/state qualifier

International club officer

Debate club

Get Real Program President (Business Department in my school forms a student-run business every year, where students in Entrepreneurship class literally run and control the business until the end of the year).



Currently trying to accomplish:

2000+ on SAT's

Distinguished Key Club President (VERY hard to do)

Receive FBLA BAA Future and Business awards

Receive Presidential Service Silver Medal Award

Intern at local Commerce Chamber

Running for a more prestigious position in FBLA

Running for an officer position in my class or NHS

Placing at FBLA states

Organizing a soccer clinic for younger kids



Senior Year

AP Statistics

AP History (Gov/Economics)

AP Biology

Honors English 12

Calculus/Math Analysis (I'm trying to take Math Analysis during the summer, but if I can't, I'll have to take it next year)

Honors Spanish Seminar 6 (Taking AP test)



I'm also going to be getting recommendations from my Kiwanis adviser (from Key Club) and a business teacher whom has taught me and I know very well through FBLA.



So what do you think? Do I stand a chance at being accepted into these colleges? For the record, it's 11 at night, and I'm writing as my conciseness is seemingly fading, so my writing and grammar is not nearly what it is normally. Thanks!Do I stand a chance at the college(s) of my choice?
Seriously, its not your grades, its how much money your parents are willing to spend.



Sorry kid, that's the true reality of life.



If you dont have allot of money just remember one thing:



DON'T FIGHT FAIR! Just Get what you need by winning.

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