Strong EC’s(look here: http://collegeapps.about.com/od/theartofgettingaccepted/f/what-is-an-extracurricular-activity.htm), awards, strong essays(make them unique), your GPA and SAT score is good for those schools. The Subject tests will give weight to your app. Strong letter of recommendations. Each thing of your app counts. What makes you a better candidate than others with same or better stats.