<p>My grades recently plummeted from mid-90s to low 80s in this past Grade 10 year, but I know I will get them up for my last 2 years in high school, because my high school practically throws free marks in our faces and I am now motivated.</p>
<p>I am not in any sports teams.
I WILL join some clubs.
I WILL do some volunteering.</p>
<p>What do you suggest for some volunteering to get myself above the others vying for acceptance into one of these universities?</p>
<p>What sort of clubs for me who is aiming for a major in one of the sciences?</p>
<p>What kind of unwritten requirements do you think I'll have to meet to get into Oxbridge or the Ivy League?</p>
<p>Well, an upward trend is good, but maybe your focus should not be solely on Ivy or Oxford. But, unwritten requirements...I don't know it is such a crapshoot</p>
<p>OK, then some see it this way:
GPA: 3.8+
SATI: 2230+
SATII: all 750+
EC: Major accomplishments in one are or two areas
Leadership Positions</p>
<p>It seems to me like you just jumped on the CC bandwagon after viewing some people's stats and are suddenly driven as can be. Or, you just found out you need to go to a good college. I say don't get caught up in all the hype on CC and try to get better with the conciensce of fulfilling your potential rather than attempting to get into an Ivy or Oxford.</p>