<p>I am currently a freshman in high school. So far I have Straight A's and I am planning to keep that up all through high school. I really, really want to go to a top school, specifically UPenn's College of Arts and Sciences (I want to major in Bio). However, it is kinda early to determine what my grades and SAT scores will be like and all that stuff. However, assuming I do very well in those and become competitive in that respect, are my EC's good enough? I am VERY competitive in a sport and I am nationally ranked. I spend between 15-20 hours a week working on my game. So unfortunately, I don't have time for much else. I recently stated volunteering at the local animal shelter 4 hours a week, because I am an extreme animal lover. Also, after the break is over, I am going to join my school's Micro Bank club, because it seems very interesting. So basically I'm asking is this enough for Ivy League? I am doing my athletics and volunteering at the animal shelter because I love and care for those things. And I will be joing MB because it interests me (I also know the president so hopefully I can become the president one day). I am not doing these things just to put on my application. So will this be enough?</p>
<p>For Ivies, there is always some more to do. Organise an event at school and fundraise for that animal shelter. Find an internship related to your intended major in your sophomore year. Participate contests. Be the president of a club. Change something in the world, make a campaign for children in South Africa for exemple, and teach them how to play that sport. Or mentor a child/ be his sports coach. Join communities and organisations that interests you. I wish someone gave me these advices when I was a freshman:)</p>
<p>You have to cure cancer, write a #1 best-selling book, found a million-dollar company, and eradicate poverty in three third-world countries all before your senior year in order to attend an Ivy League college.</p>
<p>No, but seriously. You’re doing just fine right now. I suggest talking to your school administration and planning out a rigorous course load for the next few years (full of APs and honors for whatever classes interest you!) and then talk to your parents about planning out your standardized testing schedule for sophomore/junior/senior year.</p>
<p>Don’t forget those SAT II’s if you’re applying to the Ivy Leagues, by the way. </p>