<p>Alright I am a 9th grader. I want to make sure I do this the right way and do not get screwed up or screwed over.</p>
<p>I am taking these classes @ a Magnet High School that is top 15 in the nation so there are no honors levels, everything is just naturally a high level.</p>
<p>QPA - we only have UW so 95.625</p>
<p>Biology
Foundations of Science
Scientific Data Analysis
World Literature
World History
Spanish I
Math Analysis
Technology & Design
Design and Graphics
Fitness I
Health I</p>
<p>I will take Calc II, Physics I, and Chem next year.
Junior Year I will take Multivariable Calc, AP Phys mech and AP Phys E&M.
Senior AP Chem and AP Bio and I am not quite sure what math I'll take.</p>
<p>I am taking Calculus I over the summer at Columbia, for college credits.
I will be a Certified Drafter as well by next year.
I will be certified in CPR and other emergency medical services.</p>
<p>EC's (hopefully)</p>
<p>Math League (4 years)
Dodgeball (4 years)
Quiz Bowl - One of a five member team that should go to nationals (4 years)
Relay For Life (4 years)
Golf- more as a hobby so.... not sure
I am also attempting to start a Scientific + Technology Research Club
I play lacrosse hopefully varsity next year
I also wrestle and help coach a youth wrestling team
Hopefully Class Council for the next three years
Hopefully a job at a bakery
Tutoring middleschool students for a couple hours a week</p>
<p>What should I shoot for on SAT's SAT II's should I take ACT's? etc
What should I do to keep up my chances at schools like</p>
<p>UPenn
Columbia
Cornell
MIT
Caltech
UC Berkeley</p>
<p>Life is unpredictable and messy. Just try your best, and you'll come out fine. You can never predict your ECs or imagine the opportunities that may come in your life. Who knows, maybe tomorrow the earth is demolished to make room for an intergalactic highway?</p>
<p>not so much analyze my stats, but help me set a nice path for EC's and help me make decisions that wont adversely affect my chances for college.</p>
<p>and yes dodgeball is an intramural sport, and my team won the fall championship, but thats not really important</p>
<p>My advice: Don't center everything around colleges you may end up not getting into. Just pursue your passions vigorously and assiduously. Make sure you have ONE great talent which you could show off and sets you apart from the rest.</p>
<p>That being said: Just work hard. Don't let up with your grades, and don't get lazy. Don't worry about college; just do what you think will improve you as a person. Ultimately, the applications will reflect not only your EC's and academic credentials, but also your personality.</p>
<p>How much math do I have to take to be considered truly exceptional by schools like the ones I listed? Dif. Eq, Linear Alg, Multivariable or higher?</p>
<p>I agree that you need to broaden your view and not just concentrate on college, but that doesn't mean that you should completely forget about college. Have a goal set in mind and work towards it. Don't do ec's that will just look good, do something you enjoy and excell at it. You do not need to look exceptional because of the math classes you are taking. If you enjoy math [cringes at the idea that someone enjoys math] then heck, take as many math classes as you want. Make yourself unique and ...YOU. The colleges want to know WHY they should admit you. To answer this question, you need to find yourself and outshine the rest of the folks at your school. Don't be the typical " [Monotone] I am a 4.0 student, i got a 2400 on my SAT, I am in Phi Beta Alpha Kappa Theta.. whatever the hell it is Honor Student... bla bla" Of course, I am not saying that you should forget about grades, be the 4.0 student, get a decent SAT score.. but most of all, be unique and be yourself. And remember, sometimes, if we try hard, we don't always meet that goal. If you don't get into the school you wanted, then its okay, it is not the end of the world. Apply to the up there schools, the match schools, and the safety schools. </p>
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<p>you're more than qualified. Most applicants don't get through more than one year of calculus.</p>
<p>something i kind of regret not doing was not studying for SATs after 9th grade. if you have time, aside from those other activities, you should definitely get the SAT I done and over with quickly. Will save you much agony in junior year</p>
<p>Don't be so hard on the op... I think it's great that you're thinking ahead and have made a plan.</p>
<p>Try to stick to your goals, but remember that sometimes life takes unexpected turns. You might develop new interests, discover new talents, fail a couple of times, and get tired. There are times when you might not feel so motivated to pick up your textbooks and study.</p>
<p>Anyway, like I said, stick to your plan as much as possible, and don't give up when things get rough. Work hard at school and don't fall behind in any subject - you don't want to have a lot of catching up to do. </p>
<p>Get involved in activities that interest you and start thinking about what you'd like to study in college / possible careers. Try to do some related volunteer work / projects of your own.</p>
<p>For the SAT Is, and IIs, I'd just advise you to know the material tested, practice beforehand, and give yourself plenty of time to re-take them in case your scores aren't as high as expected. For the colleges you're interested in, I'd advise you to aim for a 750+ on each section of the SAT and each subject test. </p>
<p>Bear in mind though, that even excellent applicants get rejected from those schools. Don't expect to get in, don't get your hopes up too high. Nearer the time (say, in 2 years), do some thorough research on other colleges to apply to - colleges where you'd be happy, where you'd get a solid education in your field and where you have a good chance.</p>
<p>no one can tell you ANYTHING AT ALL............................
and trust me, it doesn't work that way, everyone [even the smartest students] go into high school thinking they will get all A's and then, its hard to believe they they got a B............it always happens its life............</p>
<p>and you cannot predict your stats at all, you havent even completed your first year of hs............</p>
<p>Hehe...
I agree that its pretty early for you to be plotting your next four years. As classes get harder, it gets easy to drop some extracurriculars. However, having an idea of what you want to do is always a good thing. Just keep at it and, if necessary, know when its time to condense your workload.</p>
<p>@Weirdhobo: I was worse, I took Woods 1 freshman year -__-;</p>
<p>read a article that school looks for more "oriented" students now. You seem very math oriented. Depending on how you do on SAT you see to have a good chance at every school...</p>