<p>So, here's the story. I'm a freshman in high school, and for my age I'm ridiculously worried about college. My grades are average- I have about a 3.3 GPA unweighted, nothing special. I'm taking all honors classes though, and start junior year I'll be taking 5 APs. I took the SATs in seventh grade to get into a summer program, I got a 1930. Doing some extracurriculars- I'm vice-president of the Gay Straight Alliance, founder of Students' Alliance for Gender Equality, and a member of our school's drama club. I'm thinking of joining Model UN next year if it doesn't conflict too much with drama, because I'm interested in international politics. I don't want to turn this into a chances thread or anything, but I guess what I'm trying to convey is that I'm considered smart, but on the great scheme of things I'm pretty average.</p>
<p>Basically, I just want to know what I can do to improve my chances of getting into a good school, so that when the time junior year comes around and I'm applying I'll have more of an edge. I'm not looking for HYPS, but I like a lot of liberal arts schools a la Smith and Sarah Lawrence. What should I do to make me more appealing to admissions officers? I know it's early on, but I want to get a good start early on. Thanks in advance!</p>