<p>I’d say if you add some interesting activities outside of the classroom you’d be a very interesting applicant. I think your story will play well, but you have to show these schools you’ll add something to the community.</p>
<p>Maybe you could start a program to academically motivate youth in your community or work hard for an existing one.</p>
<p>Also add some tougher classes.</p>
<p>Just noted the 700 volunteer hours- where?</p>