Chance Me

I’m a high school junior looking to apply to schools like Yale, UCLA, Harvard, Cornell, and some other higher schools. I understand that no one can know since the acceptance rates are low, but any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Stats:
UW GPA: 4.0
W GPA: somewhere between 4.4-4.6, I’m not sure how my school weights.
Major: double major between music and neuroscience

Course load: Taking 9 AP’s total (including senior year), my school only offers 10 for context. (scheduling conflict didn’t allow Spanish 3, so no AP Span), dual enrollment and concurrent enrollment classes since sophomore year: 30+ units with 4.0 college GPA, college courses include calculus I & II, anatomy and physiology, psychology, medical terminology, Spanish I & II (to make up for no AP Span), music appreciation

Test scores: AP Euro: 3 -Not taken other standardized tests yet, predicting 1500+ on SAT
Application material: I have close relationships with both my teachers and my counselors, and my essays will be hopefully good. I plan on putting a lot of time and effort into the essays.

Extra Curriculars:
-Yearbook (3 years) section editor 2 years, editor in chief 1 year
-ASB (2 years) runs all school-wide events, including assemblies, rallies, community relations, possible leadership position
-Worship Team at local church (4 years): play drums, piano, sing, or lead worship every Sunday
-Youth Band (4 years): pianist/drummer for 2 years, worship leader for 2 years
-Choir + Accompaniment (3 years): Tenor, drummer for choir songs
-Photographer with H Collective (3 years): online branding agency
-Engineering and Manufacturing Association (4 years)
-NHS (2 years): possible leadership position

I have more extra curriculars, but these are the ones I feel most strongly about. I put a lot of time and effort into these extra curriculars, they’re not just for looking good. Also, I put a lot of passion and energy into all my work, which will reflect in my essays. If you have any questions let me know. Thanks for your time!

You COULD. Your doing all these things, but there should be one or two things that really stick out and make you YOU. Also, to be blunt, you should have probably WON at least one competition by now. Furthermore, you haven’t listed any leadership activities listed. Are you an officer in any of these clubs? If so, that will help. Really talk about how passionate you are about these things in your essay.

The Yearbook Editor in Chief position is in charge of the whole staff, the Worship Leader leads the band (both worship team and youth band), ASB and NHS have possible leadership positions next year.

Good stats, you have a shot at some of the schools listed. What are the one or two things that you are most passionate about? How will you convey those in your app? Stuff to start thinking about now.