I’ve been struggling the past few years with burn-out, motivation, and managing ADHD, and am hoping to see what my prospects might be.
(also I know by this sub’s apparent standards of “cooked” i’m essentially grill scum, but i just want some realistic ideas)
If you have tips for improvement I’m all ears!
Demographics:
Female
White
Middle-class
: Southern New England (hoping state doesn’t matter that much, i don’t want to doxx myself lol)
Top Public Highschool (Top 200 Nationally) (super competitive school)
Intended Major(s): Art History, Archaeology
SAT: 1380 (Retaking in June & October) -> Expecting 1450-low 1500s?
GPA: 3.45 (UW) 3.72 (W)
Coursework:
8 APs Total
AP European History (4)
APUSH (current)
AP Physics I (current)
AP English Language (current)
AP Latin (upcoming)
AP African American (upcoming)
AP Studio Art (upcoming)
AP Literature (upcoming)
Awards:
2024-25 History Student of the Year
National Spelling Bee Competitor
2x (likely 3-4x) National Latin Exam Gold Medal
Extracurriculars:
~5 years equestrian (non-competitive)
9 years of Girl Scouts
4y National History Club chapter
- History Club President (senior year)
4y debate team ((at least) 2x state champs competitor)
- Debate Captain (senior yr)
3x College Summer Program
Volunteer work with kids horse programs & @ a local museum
Schools:
Wesleyan, UMass, URI, Syracuse (multiple cousins & such have attended), haven’t really picked out any else
Might apply to some T20s just to see what happens, fully expecting not to get in.