<p>Hi,
I am a Canadian high school student, currently in grade 10 at one of the top private high schools in Canada. I was just wondering as I am at quite a preliminary stage in terms of university applications, as to what exactly I should do/improve to raise my chances of getting into schools in the US. Here is my portfolio</p>
<p>Canadian-Lebanese citizen
Palestinian Lebanese decent
Born in Canada</p>
<p>Academics
I have achieved the honours award (85+avg) each term since the 8th grade
I generally achieve an average of 87-89%
I am enrolled in Advanced Mathematics and Science option courses.</p>
<p>Co Curriculars</p>
<p>jv Football (gr 9)
Varsity Football player (gr 10)</p>
<p>Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver, award recipient. (on track to achieving gold)</p>
<p>Divison III recreation hockey (gr 9,10)</p>
<p>Operate a car photography blog on Facebook with friends of moderate popularity that is updated regularly.</p>
<p>Varsity Rugby (gr 9,10)</p>
<p>Partook in Highschool exchange to Australia, alone for 8 weeks (gr 9)</p>
<p>Model Un member</p>
<p>World politics club member</p>
<p>Play three instruments</p>
<p>Guitar (8 years)</p>
<p>Bass (3 years)</p>
<p>Trumpet (3 years)</p>
<p>Member of school band (gr7-10)</p>
<p>Will be going on band trip to Cuba this year (gr 10)</p>
<p>I speak English and French fluently in the home and at school. I live in Montreal where French is most prominently spoken. Have been learning French since pre Kindergarden
I am moderately fluent in Spanish and Arabic (took spanish lessons for three years gr 7,8,9</p>