Do I have a lack of ECs? Chance me please.

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello. I am currently a high school Junior.
I am enrolled in the IB program with Psychology/English/Biology as my HLs.
Sophomore year I took the AP Euro exam and got a 4. This year I will be taking (not including my IB SL tests) the AP Calc, AP Bio, and possibly AP Psych (debating on taking it this year or next year). Senior year I will be taking the 2 AP Econ tests, and AP French.</p>

<p>On the SATs I have a super score of 2340 (C760/M800/W780). I took it 2 times, the first time I got C720/M800/W780 and the second time C760/M730/W720. (I have yet taken the SATII tests, but I will take the Math, Bio, History, and maybe Chinese/French) </p>

<p>I think these are sufficient scores..HOWEVER. My grades are terrible :( My non-weighted GPA from 10-12 is only 3.79, and my total non-weighted GPA is only 3.67 TT__TT. And I'm pretty sure I won't be getting straight A's this year...</p>

<p>I realized that I also have a lack of ECs. I am, have been, and will be in Marching Band. I have been in Symphonic Orchestra for 2 years (And probably again next year), advanced concert band/wind ensemble for 2 years, and most likely jazz band next year. Sadly, that is about all I have other than CSF. I won't be making excuses, so I'll just admit, I've been lazy for the past 2 years club-wise :(. </p>

<p>My mom wants me to volunteer abroad over the summer (preferably at France since I'm taking French), so we are still searching for a volunteer opportunity, and I believe I will be interning/volunteering (I'm not sure) at a hospital as well. [I will have to ask my mom with specifics D:] </p>

<p>Do I have enough ECs? I was debating on joining NHS next year (I got lazy this year), but my friend told me practically no seniors join NHS, and I think it will be too late.</p>

<p>What are my chances of getting into a top tier college? Such as Cornell, UPenn, Rice, Notre Dame (I've given up on HYPS..But my mom wishes for me to go to Stanford...) And what should I do in the 2nd semester and breaks to improve my records? D:</p>

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<p>well, what rank r u? If ure school in general is hard u should be fine</p>

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<p>From my understanding you did no ECs freshman and sophomore year and continued to do no anything community service or leadership based. Honestly it will hurt your chances a lot, you want to apply to top schools where almost every applicant has good scores and/or grades. So then it comes down to what makes you unique/how you spent your time outside of school and you basically did nothing…</p>

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<p>I just remembered I’m in Link Crew :|</p>

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<p>I’m a senior and I joined NHS this year! Don’t let your friend discourage you.</p>

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<p>You’ve done a lot with music. Is there some way to use your musical skills for a community service project? That might be your best bet. Someone else on here is playing concerts at retirement homes. How about helping to teach younger kids who want to learn about music? Is there a community radio station or community access tv that has or might want a music show? What else could you do?</p>

<p>Joining a club is useless unless you actually accomplish something. And adcoms see international volunteering as a sign that your family has money, so it doesn’t impress them.</p>

<p>Having a real paid job, even in fast food or retail, also would be impressive.</p>

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<p>I agree with WordWorker, jobs are favorable looked on by the colleges. Also, make sure the clubs you join have to do something with your area of interests. </p>

<p>Hope it helps :)</p>