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The following is my resume. I need your help to see whether or not i have a chance in he11 into getting into a half decent school


Expected Date of Graduation: June 2004
Academics:
· Student of International Baccalaureate program (IB). (9th - )
· Member of Search Program: For Gifted and Talented Students (9th - )
· Member of National Honor Society (11th )
· Peer Tutor (9th - )
· Selected Top Teen by Local television news station (11th )

In dept participation in:
Youth Commission for the Diocese of Georgia in the Episcopal Church of America
Duties include planning youth events and representing the youth of the diocese in outings. (11th- )

Youth Council for the ****************
Duties include planning youth events that benefit the youth of the city. (11th )

Mock Trial Team President for Sol C Johnson High School
Duties include communicating schedules and planning outings for the team. Also includes organizing meeting and practices for effective results. (9th - )

Founder of the Sol C Johnson Atomsmasher News
Executive Editor for the paper. Held meeting and organized deadlines for articles. Plans to restart newspaper next year. (11th - )

Teacher of Reader’s Theater at local public library
Duties include reading to elementary aged children and teaching about dramatic skills, such as playwriting, stage directions, and public speaking. (10th - )

Official Youth Presence for the General Convention of the Episcopal Church
Selected to represent the Southeast of America (Province IV) in the
Episcopal church’s governing body. Spoke to the National
Episcopal Church Women (ECW). (11th)

Internship at Georgia Legal Services
Legal Aid Service for low-income families. Had experience dealing with cases ranging from Custody law to divorces involving domestic violence. (11th- )


Awards:
State of Georgia Mock State Bar, Honors recipient
Attended University of Georgia’s annual Law Academy. (10th)

Statewide Governor Honors Program Nominee
Nominated in Social Studies for 2 years straight (10th – 11th )

Best Attorney Award in Mock Trial 2003
Obtained two awards for best Attorney for cases tried. (11th)

Outstanding Academic Excellence (9th - )

Wofford College Scholar (11th)

SAT 1000 Club (11th)

Honorable Mentions:

· Editor of School wide Morning Announcements at Sol C Johnson High (11th)
· Recipient of Most Spirited Award in Volleyball (10th)
· Chess Club (9th-10th)
· Speaker in forum involving racial inequality in public schools.
Guest Speaker was Dr. Terrance Roberts, one of the nine black students that integrated Central High School in Little Rock Arkansas, in 1957. (11th)
· Volunteer at Nursing Home (9th-10th)
· Volunteer at Library (9th- )
· Thespian Apprentice (9th - )
· Hospice Volunteer for Shut-Ins (9th)
· Senior Council
· Beta Club


Community wise, I am okay... but when it come to test.. 1160 on SAT...NO SATII test, I am #37 out of 200 in my school. My GPA is 87 out of 100.. DO I have a chance?!!!

By T2opine (T2opine) on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 08:54 pm: Edit

Where are you thinking of applying??? Because your stats aren't horrible, and you are very involved in your community. So I think you at least have a chance at some good schools.

By Agapesierra (Agapesierra) on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 09:01 pm: Edit

My dream school is Wellesly.. But i dunno if I can get in... If i dont get into anywhere, its on a prayer.. is there any schools that anyone thinks i can get into?

By The_Slc_Bug (The_Slc_Bug) on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 09:01 pm: Edit

Try some small LAC, although it depends on what you want to study.

Mount Holyoke, Sarah Lawrence, Bard, Skidmore for example. These are all respected liberal arts colleges that are not incredibly selective (40% or so).

If you want university life, try Fordham, a *good* state school, maybe even try Boston U or something similar.

If you have a dream school in the top 15, you can always try, but those would be mega-reaches for you.

By Giants (Giants) on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 09:23 pm: Edit

I'm from Savannah so it's pretty cool that you are from Johnson. I don't think you really have a chance at Wellesley, but who knows.

By Tybeesierra (Tybeesierra) on Wednesday, October 08, 2003 - 12:46 pm: Edit

bump