My Academic Journey: Setting the Record Straight

Questions about your high school statistics, college applications, and academic achievements can be tricky. When I was younger, I didn't fit the typical mold of a joiner or the high scorer crowd. Here's a detailed look at my journey from high school to college and beyond.

High School Statistics and Activities

High school was a formative period in my life, and I was involved in several activities that helped shape my character and academic pursuits.

High School Stats:

GPA: 3.56 Class Rank: 7th out of 170 students Target Class of 1970

My SAT scores were as follows:

PSAT - 610 SAT Junior Year - 610 SAT Senior Year - 700

I was also involved in the following extracurricular activities:

Student Council (all four years) Classroom Representative (Freshmen Year) Classroom Alternate (Sophomore Year) Student Council Treasurer (Junior Year) Student Council Secretary (Senior Year) Boys Varsity Soccer Team (Freshmen Year) FBLA Club (Junior Year) Senior Class Yearbook Committee Senior Prom Committee Mentoring/Tutoring Program in Senior Year of High School

Special recognition for my academic achievements includes:

Honor Roll for 1st Report Card Period in Junior Year Honor Roll for whole entire Senior Year Scholars Award for graduating in the top ten of class Two-Year Scholarship to Community College Perfect Attendance for three out of four years in high school Science, Social Studies, and Math Honor Rolls Academic Achievement Award from School District Mentoring/Tutoring Program Award for Service on Graduation Ushers Committee Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Business Education Honors

College Applications and Admissions

Based on my high school statistics, I applied to several colleges, and here are the details:

College Applications:

Community College of Philadelphia – Accepted, Open Admission, Won Two-Year Scholarship Temple University – Accepted Pierce College – Accepted Morgan State University – Rejected, SAT Scores Not High Enough Norfolk State University – Accepted, Offered Partial Scholarship Virginia State University – Accepted

Despite these rejections, I opted for Community College of Philadelphia, Pierce College, and Chestnut Hill College to achieve my higher education goals.

Post-Secondary Achievements:

Community College of Philadelphia – Associate in Applied Science Degree in Information Technology Pierce College – Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology Chestnut Hill College – Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies with a Concentration in History

It took 13 years, but I eventually graduated in 2017, after which I was able to build a successful career in information technology and history.

Conclusion

While my journey to higher education was filled with challenges, my determination and passion for learning ultimately helped me achieve my goals. High school stats and college applications played a significant role in shaping my future, and I hope my story serves as an inspiration to others.