In this episode, we will be using all of the topics we’ve covered throughout this season (college lists, athletic recruitment, accelerated programs, essays, etc.) to provide advice for our 2 students through case studies. Below is the data for our 2 students:

Case Study #1:

• GPA: 3.5 UW, 4.2 W

• High School: Competitive HS in Southern California

• Grade: 11

• SAT I: 1480 (740 M, 740 R/W)

• SAT IIs: Math Level 2 (750), US History (720), World History (740), Biology (710), Chemistry (770)

• APs: Calculus AB (5), US History (4), World History (4), Human Geography (3), Biology (4), Chemistry (4)

• Extracurriculars: Tennis Team (Varsity), Key Club (Vice President), Journalism, Environmental Club, Rocketry Club, Red Cross Club

• College List: Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, UCLA, UCB, Pomona College, Williams College

Case Study #2:

• GPA: 3.9 UW, 4.6 W

• High School: Public HS (Medium-Competitive) in Maryland

• Grade: 10

• SAT I: None

• SAT IIs: Math Level 2 (780)

• APs: Human Geography (5), World History (5)

• Extracurriculars: Class President, Comedy Sportz (Treasurer), Water Polo (Varsity), Drama Club, Science Olympiad, MUN, Mock Trial

• College List: Has not created, but dream school is Stanford