I am currently a high school sophomore and my goal is to get into an Ivy League School. I have had a 4.0 so far, and I am enrolled in 5 AP classes and have taken 1 AP test in the past, in which I received a 5. Recently I’ve started to question whether or not my goals are realistic. What exactly does it take to get into an Ivy League School? My biggest question right now is: Is being an officer in many clubs really helpful in getting in, and if I’m not will that stop me from getting admitted? Also, if the club has no relation to what I’m planning on majoring in, should I still actively participate? I’m strained between whether I should focus on summer camps, grades, test scores and extracurricular activities or if I should instead focus on club activity, grades and test scores. Any help or advice is appreciated!
I think the real question is, what are you interested in? If you’re planning your high school activities solely based on what “looks good” to colleges, you’re doing something wrong. Try doing activities that you actually care about. (Not trying to sound snarky here.)
@Rnagmlakdtkfkd Exactly what @hscruiser said. If your goal in high school is to get in to the ivy league that’s great, but there’s no reason to spend all your time on stuff for college apps. Do what you enjoy, and it will show. ECs are a big part of admission, but on the other hand, being an officer in 300 clubs isn’t going to mean any more than being extremely active in something you actually enjoy, and doing something you enjoy will most likely be easier for you to keep up with and look forward to.