John asked:


I’m currently a sophomore in high school. I go to a high school that is within the top 500 schools in the country and it is a public school (suburbs). I’m a bit afraid as I am starting to think I will not be able to get where I want to go with what I have now.

My GPA is generally from 3.5 to 3.8 every semester (thus far). My QPA is from 3.8 to 4.1. Next year I am taking two AP courses (AP Us History, AP Java) and am taking two Honors courses Honors Physics, Honors Advanced Pre-Calc. Then two normal level classes, Latin 3 and American Literature. I am not sure if I want to jump up to Honors American Literature, but it may happen.

I plan on taking AP European History, AP BC Calculus, AP Chemistry next year.

Anyway, the activity I’ve been a part of for 9th grade and 10th is Marching Band. I am dropping it next year due to several reasons I don’t believe I need to disclose. I do Latin Club and will add on Mock Trial next year (and may possibly fill in for a friend this year)
As for community service, I had around 14-15 last year, all qualifying for the National Honors Society. I only have two this year, but will get around 10 or so by the end of the year.

I took the PSAT’s this year and received around 60’s on everything.

What I’m worried about is not being able to get into the colleges I’m interested. I have a couple ideas, Notre Dame, Michigan, Carnegie Mellon, UPenn, and maybe Penn State. Am I good enough to get into these (Maybe not all but generally). I know that the factors range far beyond the information I have given, but I want to know if I am up to par thus far. I am a child of an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania.

Regina

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