Hi, everyone! Thank you for taking a moment to see my post.
I am looking to double major in Political Economy/Statistics (or something similar), and any advice is greatly appreciated. Eventually, I plan to go to law school. I am also interested in joining the FBI or related organizations, though this isn't a targeted career plan.
I prefer small liberal arts colleges, though I would be willing to go to a larger school if I got enough financial help. I have divorced parents - my custodial parent doesn't make much money, and my noncustodial parent is remarried and both of them are well-off. Financially, I'm not sure where I stand for aid, but I don't expect any financial help from my non-custodial parent.
My stats:
Class of 2027, Small rural high school, Midwest
4.00 UW 4.233 W GPA
10-11 AP Classes upon graduation, 2 dual enrollment
Ranked (1-2)/211 - my school doesn't release rank, but I know I'm top 2
33 ACT
1360 SAT
New SAT score incoming
School average SAT: 949
School average ACT: 17
ECs:
3 year Drum Major in a 170 member Marching Band
2 year Varsity Softball (9/10)
2 year Executive Student Council VP
1 year Executive Student Council Secretary
Youth in Government Delegation Leader, State Conference Committee Chair, National Conference alternate, and State Conference Family Group Leader
Board Member of my city's Planning Commission
Job Shadow Local District Court Judge
Debate Club founder/president - we are set to compete next fall
BPA (with awards)
Live/work on family farm in the summers
3 year part time softball umpire
100+ volunteer hours
Math tutor
Varsity Math Team
NHS - leadership TBD
MSBOA All Stars Performer
Organized several events to raise money for charity, raising over $1,500 from individual events and over $16,000 at events I co-organized
In addition to a few more extracurriculars where I haven't had an impact
Awards:
2x Social Studies Department Award
Band Department Award
State Solo and Ensemble Proficiency 1 Achievement Award
2nd Place Business Spelling BPA Regionals
7th Place Business Spelling BPA State, 2nd National alternate
2x Youth in Government Bill Passage - sent to state legislative committee
2x Division 1 rating at State Solo and Ensemble
4x Division 1 rating at District Solo and Ensemble
Academic All-Conference
I apologize for writing so much, but any advice is greatly appreciated! I don't have much guidance when it comes to drafting my applications, so I would be deeply grateful to anyone who took the time to consider my application. Thank you.
@Voidjack946 Thank you for your response! I'd prefer schools in the Northeast or the Midwest, and don't have an in-state preference.
Honestly I would say try something like Michigan university.
Thanks for the suggestion!
To keep this community safe and supportive:
Would you prefer in-state, or out-of-state? Which state would be best?