Is this good enough for a Top University?
2. I also did Running Start, and will receive a AA degree while in High School. I had a 3.7 GPA in Community College.
3. I am still applying as a Freshman, not a Trasnfer Student, even though I have my AA.
4. I have 0 Extra-Curricular Activities. I was lazy, I regret it.
5. I apply next fall. Still have time to get a lit bit of Volunteer Hours. How many should I get?
6. My schedule?
I started Running Start in 11th grade. In 9th and 10th I combined 2 honrs each year, and 1 AP class total. (There wasn’t much then) In 11th grade I took, 2 Comm. College Classes/2 AP Classes/1 Honors.
And in 12th I am planning on: 4 Comm. College/2 AP classes.
7. I haven’t taken the SAT yet. But I am planning on 2000-2300.
8. My essay is on how I came into the country from a foeign country. And how I am a family man, and thats why I have 0 extra-curricular activites.
Will I get into a Top University like
U of Penn
Stanford
Favorite Answer
Colleges want well-rounded people, not just academic-only minded kids. You have to show them that if they can pick you, it’s a good investment because you’ll use your education to go further in life. Without extracurics, you’re just a bunch of numbers . College admission officers want to see a person behind the numbers, and without extracurriculars, they have no idea of what you can do in college.
It’ll definitely hurt your chances. And don’t write an essay on why you have no extracurriculars… why would you write about a weakness?
also, you cant “plan” on getting such a great score on the SAT, u will be very nervous. i got 1820.
Do about 24 hours of community service. i do my high school’s requirements(26 hours for each grade) at an old age home. u can also do it at a library.
I agree with the others, DO NOT WRITE ABOUT YOUR WEAKNESSES!! Stick with the fact that you came to the country. You could write about how the change has effected your family.
but don’t just limit yourself to those colleges
find colleges that most fit into you college major
but of course colleges that you like as well
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