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Nina Petrov

Grade 10 Β· Environmental Science Β· CO
Portfolio read
68
Competitive
1 High 2 Medium 0 Low
GPA
3.79
SAT
1360
Target major
Environmental Science
Schools analyzed
3
Activities
4
Days to RD
174 days

Schools

verdict Β· committee confidence Β· drill in
Medium Middlebury CollegeEnvironmental Science Medium confidence Analysis β†’
High University of Colorado BoulderEnvironmental Science High confidence Analysis β†’
Medium Colorado CollegeEnvironmental Science Medium confidence Analysis β†’

Priority actions

ROI-ranked Β· what moves the needle now
1
Demonstrate rigorous science preparation by taking the most advanced biology, chemistry, environmental science, and statistics courses available at your high school and clearly listing them in your application.
⭐ Wanted by 3 schools 🎯 Middlebury College, University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado College βš™ Low effort πŸ•’ Junior and senior year course selection
2
Launch a data-driven environmental research project tied to your family farm or local ecosystem (soil carbon, regenerative agriculture outcomes, water quality, biodiversity monitoring) and publish findings through a report, student journal, or local partner.
⭐ Wanted by 2 schools 🎯 Middlebury College, Colorado College βš™ Medium effort πŸ•’ Start within 1–2 months and produce preliminary results within 3–6 months
3
Translate the carbon audit and solar installation project into a measurable impact story (energy saved, emissions reduced, cost savings, students involved) and document it clearly in your activities description.
⭐ Wanted by 2 schools 🎯 University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado College βš™ Low effort πŸ•’ within the next month
4
Design a small environmental science research project on the family farm (soil health testing, compost nutrient analysis, biodiversity counts, or water retention under different farming methods) and present the results at a regional science fair or environmental conference.
🎯 University of Colorado Boulder βš™ Medium effort πŸ•’ start within the next 1–2 months; results within 3–6 months
5
Retake the SAT with the goal of reaching roughly the high‑1400s or above to bring testing closer to Middlebury’s competitive range
🎯 Middlebury College βš™ Medium effort πŸ•’ next 3–6 months
β–² Strengths
  • A 3.79 GPA indicates consistently strong academic performance.
  • A 1360 SAT is a solid standardized test score and suggests general academic capability.
  • The applicant has a clear stated academic interest in Environmental Science, providing a potential thematic focus for the application.
  • A 3.79 GPA indicates consistent strong academic performance.
β–Ό Gaps & risks
  • Academic context is missing: the 3.79 GPA cannot be evaluated without knowing course rigor, grade distribution, or trajectory.
  • The 1360 SAT provides limited insight into quantitative readiness because the math subscore is unknown.
  • The stated interest in Environmental Science is not supported by visible evidence such as coursework, activities, or projects related to the field.
  • No evidence of coursework rigor or specific preparation for Environmental Science (e.g., biology, chemistry, math, statistics) in the available file summary.