u/Substantial-One7533

Should I be looking for more options
-I go to a large competitive high school in DFW and am two spots away from being top five percent
- I have a 103.6 GPA and 35 ACT and National Merit Semifinalist
- I’m applying for journalism and cofounder of school newspaper and other communication related ecs
Does not being an auto admit screw me?

Hey wanted some advice on my school list and what is realistic for me as a rising senior to achieve
Demographics:
Female, White, High Income, Competitive Public High School in Texas
Only hook is Legacy at WashU

Intended Major(s): Journalism/English (might do Political Science/Pre Law Track)

ACT/SAT/SAT II:
ACT 35 (Reading 36, English 33, Science 34, Math 35)
UW/W GPA and Rank: UW- 4.0, W- 103.6 Rank- 29/555 (Not UT auto admit)

Coursework: AP/IB/Dual Enrollment classes, AP/IB scores, etc
AP Human- 5
AP Seminar- 3
AP World History- 5
APUSH- 5
AP Lang- 5
AP Psych- 5
AP Physics- 3
AP Research- 3
Senior Year
AP Calc BC
AP Stats
AP Lit
AP Bio
AP Gov
AP Econ
OnRamps (Dual Enrollment Program with UT Austin)
Algebra 2
Pre Calculus
Chemistry
Awards:
National Merit (either commended or semifinalist)
College Board National School Recognition Program Award
AP Scholar With Distinction
AP Capstone Diploma
Texas Seal of Biliteracy

Extracurriculars:

1. School Newspaper- help with founding/running of school online publication since freshman year and run out reach. Publish weekly and help edit and assign stories to team.
   2)Youth Group- Active participation and president of local chapter. Help with planning events on a local to international level and write for international newsletter for the organization
   3)Magazine Internship- Write an article each month for neighborhood magazine on a variety of topics.
   4)Teen Communication Theatre- Go to underserved areas and discuss health and wellbeing with at risk teens through educational skits
   5)School Theatre- Did both tech and acting roles in the program, including performing at the State thespian festival
   6)Internship program- Selected by application for an internship in the city I live through my district, requested something in communication, but waiting to see
   7)Peer Support Program- Selected via application to be a mentor to freshmen as a senior. Includes lessons on high school life and other topics that my team and I work to execute weekly
2. Volunteer Society- Work with local girls in elementary school to learn leadership skills through community service
3. Work- Part Time job at local ice cream shop
4. Camp counselor- worked at both day and sleep away camps with kids aged 6-14

Essays/LORs/Other: Essays idk
LOR 1- 10/10 (AP Lang teacher who has known me since I was 5 and likes my family)
LOR 2- 7/10 - AP Physics teacher, really struggled with the class but spent hours in tutoring and passed AP tests
School list
Northwestern (ED)
WashU
Syracuse
UT Austin
Northeastern
UNC
Mizzou
USC (Cali)