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I am planning on applying to Emory Early Decision. Here are my stats:

Academics:
GPA: 4.0 unweighted (out of 4.0)
SAT: 1560 (800 V, 760 M)
Rank: 10 out of 676
Have taken all advanced classes (including 10 AP classes).
I'm planning on taking the SAT II writing, math IIC, and Bio tests in October.

Extracurriculars:
Scholar's bowl (4 years, 3 years Varsity)
Science Bowl (3 Years)
Science Olympiad (2 Years)
Mock Trial (2 Years)
Beta Club (2 Years)
Mu Alpha Theta (2 Years)
Science National Honor Society (2 Years)
Key Club (3 years)
Debate Team (1 year)
Literary Magazine editor (2 years)
Internship at hospital (1 year)

I've done a lot of community service for the service clubs I'm in.

Awards/honors:
Honor Roll
Science and math awards (for grades in math and science)
Some Scholar's bowl, science bowl, and science olympiad awards

Essay and Recommendation: I think I can get a decent recommendation and write a decent essay:-)

I would appreciate any feedback. Also, what are my chances at some of the better schools like Johns Hopkins, Duke, Brown, University of Virginia, and the Univ. of California schools?

Thank you and God Bless

By Bern700 (Bern700) on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 11:57 pm: Edit

These are my predictions:

Emory - Definitely in
JHU - very good chance
Duke - good chance
Brown - who knows
UVA - very good chance
UCs: UCB - good chance, UCLA - good chance, the others - you're in

By Perniciouspimp (Perniciouspimp) on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 11:58 pm: Edit

thnx for the feedback Bern:-)