Are there any ways to polish or add to my college application?

Applying to College
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<p>Hi, I'm new here to College Confidential, so if I am posting this in the wrong forum, please tell me :D. I worked hard during high school, and I am currently looking at top colleges, like Princeton, Stanford, Yale, Harvard, etc. However, I realize that they are looking for very well rounded, unique individuals. I am still worried that I may not have as strong a resume as is needed for these schools. Could anyone tell me anything I should do/add to improve my application, or if I am alright . I am junior currently by the way.</p>

<p>Stats:
GPA: UW: 3.98
SAT: 2390 ACT: 36
Race: White/Irish (I wish I was Navajo! XD)
Gender: Male
Legacy: None (Darn...)
Family Income: Upper Middle Class/Lower Upper Class
AP's: 14 AP's, average: 5
Class Rank: 1/92
Schools Selectivity Index: 995
Academic Index: 233</p>

<p>Note: My main Extracurricular focus is art =), mainly drawing (not sure if that being more unique than painting helps).</p>

<p>E.C's:
-National Merit (Not sure how far I will get, have a good feeling though O.o)
-Have city art exhibits
-Art Club Pres.
-Worked with a state senator to throw a city art show for underprivileged kids, cost 2$ a piece, raised a lot for City Housing (This is my big whammy, I hope it will help)
-Have won several county art shows, two state ones, going to try for a national level this year or next =)
-Student Council
-Class Press
-Interned at a my the D.C. firm my dad works for
-Interned at a private hospital, saw how everything worked (I was basically the "towel-boy", but they don't have to know that! Heeheehee ;)!)
-Public Pool Lifeguard
-Played 3 Varsity sports (Soccer [Captain], Squash [Captain], Golf)
-Built a park w/ friends
-Started an organization that raised money to build a school in Africa (My other big whammy)
- Went with others to help build the school
-Studied abroad in China (Beijing, Shanghai), Australia (Sydney)</p>

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<p>You’re fine. You’ll get in to at least one of the schools you are hoping for.</p>

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<p>Thanks Gryff, that boosts my hopes lol.</p>

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<p>Kill someone. Take their place.</p>

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<p>Haha MG :P!</p>

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<p>You have awesome chances with those scores and ECs.</p>

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<p>Thanks Silver, huh, maybe I am fine.</p>

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<p>Just think about whether those schools (HYPS) really offer what you want/need. I assume you don’t consider Art your only focus in college, or you would be listing Art schools. So, think about the top liberal arts school- to give you a better experience integrating the arts with science, humanities, etc. Some of the LAC’s have great Art departments.</p>

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<p>Thankyou 2biz for your opinion. It is true that I don’t consider art my only focus in college, and that is why I wish to get the best all-around education I can.</p>

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<p>yes. 10char.</p>

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<p>Er… wha? :P</p>

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<p>I’m sorry but you are not college material.</p>

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<p>^What? 10char</p>

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<p>Lol I know Lumo, and V, your funny :P</p>

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<p>Oh I only read the thread title and posted my answer.</p>

<p>You have a good chance. And Lol at Mr. Vigore over there.</p>

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<p>:P No worries mate, thanks for the opinion</p>

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<p>Um, you win.</p>

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<p>Lol thanks sugar</p>