Chance a Rising Junior (Advice Appreciated!)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello! I am a rising junior who just needs some direction and advice for the next two years. At this point, I'm not sure which universities I should aim for, so any help would be greatly appreciated!</p>

<p>At my school: CP < Honors < Gifted < AP</p>

<p>Freshman Year Schedule:
AP Biology (5)
AP Human Geography (5)
Gifted LA
Gifted Geometry
Gifted Spanish II
Lunch</p>

<p>Sophomore Year Schedule:
AP Chemistry
AP World History
AP Computer Science A (online)
Gifted LA
Gifted Pre-Calculus
Honors Spanish III (no gifted offered)
Lunch</p>

<p>Junior Year Schedule:
AP Physics B
AP United States History
AP Language and Composition
AP Calculus BC
AP Spanish Language
AP Art History
AP Psychology (online)</p>

<p>Race: Asian
Family Income: $100000+
UW GPA: 4.0
Rank: 6/619
School type: Competitive suburban school with 2500+ students</p>

<p>PSAT: 194 sophomore year
SAT: Aiming for a 2250+
SAT II: Biology - E (740), Chemistry (700)</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities:
Student Council (9: Freshmen Class President, 10: Officer-at-Large, 11: 2nd Vice-President)
Beta Club (10: Student Leadership Team, 11: Vice President of Service)
Environmental Club (11: President)
The Jane Goodall Institute's Roots & Shoots National Youth Leadership Council (Only representative from my geographic location)
Keep America Beautiful National Youth Advisory Council - the largest community improvement organization in the United States, 1 of the 10 young people chosen in the country
Model Metro Area Regional Commission (9: Environment and Land-Use Committee Chair)
County Leadership Team - 1 of 3 per class
School Leadership Team
Public Speaking - see below
Over 500+ volunteer hours</p>

<p>Work Experience:
Environmental Nonprofit Organization - Largest and fastest-growing student-staffed environmental nonprofit organization in the world, $100000+ annual operating budget (9: Program Manager, 10: Program Director)
VolunTEEN Nation - Communications Intern
GimmeMo Productions - Campaigns/Programs Intern</p>

<p>Public Speaking - I do A LOT of public speaking. I speak about global youth engagement and environmentalism. I speak throughout the united states at many conferences and universities, and usually, my transportation is paid for. I am my own manager. I have spoken at:
TEDxYouth@TheBeltline speaker, 2012
International Young Environmentalists Youth Summit keynote speaker, 2013
TEDxMercerUniversityChange speaker, 2013
Amana Academy Lecturer, 2013
TEDxYouth@ColumbiaSC speaker, 2013
TEDxAmanaAcademy speaker, 2013
TEDxYouth@Lincoln speaker, 2013
TEDxSpringfield speaker, 2013</p>

<p>Awards:
Academic Letter
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar ambassador - 1 selected per class, 2013
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards - Honorary Mention for Humor, 2013
Beta Club Convention - 2nd Place for Quiz Bowl, 2013
Beta Club Convention - 3rd Place for Officers' Service Award, 2013
American Public Transportation Association Youth Summit - met with the US Secretary of Transportation, 2013
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<p>Where should I go from here?</p>

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<p>Woah! Keep up the good work! I think you have a shot at the best colleges and universities in the country! Junior year is the most important year of high school for college admissions. Also, don’t forget to have fun! I know this will sound cliche, but everything will work out for the best in the end, so try not to stress!</p>

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<p>I will definitely try my best to focus on academics next year, and I definitely have fun and love everything I do! Any other opinions, thoughts?</p>

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<p>Great! You can start thinking of teachers who you want to write your recommendation letters. Try to visit them every now and then so that when they write your letters it will be more personal! You can start brainstorming essay ideas. Your ECs are really different from what a typical high school student is doing. If you plan to make a career out of certain activities you participate in, try bringing that out in your application! Most people start doing this at the end of junior year, but getting a head start couldn’t hurt!</p>

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<p>Wow! Thank you for the advice. That really helps. Anyone else?</p>

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<p>I agree with what everyone else said, you basically can get into any school you want haha, all of that is just AMAZING!!! Good job! (Chance Me)</p>

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<p>You guys are incredibly kind, but I still have so much to work on. I still have two long years ahead. Anyone else?</p>

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<p>bump10char!</p>

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<p>Shameful bump.</p>

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<p>Potential major? PSAT is weak, as are SAT 2 scores. This means you need to start prepping for the SAT or take the plan and see if the ACT is more your style.</p>

<p>Otherwise, keep up the good work - colleges love green activists.</p>

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<p>So far so good. If you can get your SAT target score, that would be great. However, your SAT2 scores are a little bit weak for top schools. Particularly you did AP classes on those subjects too. Try to score 800 in Math2. Don’t worry about your PSAT score in sophomore year. 194 is very good for sophomore. My D got a 35 points increase from sophomore to junior. Junior PSAT is all it matters. Good luck.</p>

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<p>So my only issue is with your SAT 2 scores. They’re actually pretty good, but you should raise them by at least 20 points because you did take the AP classes. Your PSAT is fine actually. My PSATs I got an 18 something but on the SATs I got a 2000. And your ECs want to make me swoon so you’re good there. </p>

<p>I’M SO JEALOUS OF YOUR COURSE SCHEDULES THOUGH. MY SCHOOL SUCKS SO MUCH OKAY. WE CAN’T TAKE ANY OF THESE CLASSES THAT EARLY. THE EARLIEST WE CAN START WITH APS IS IN SOPHMORE YEAR.</p>

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<p>Hahaha, yeah, my school rocks for that. Its philosophy is that students should have full control over their course selection, but the risk is all on them.</p>

<p>Thank you all! Anymore?</p>