<p>So here it is, I am a junior in HS
my gpa is a 3.69 and I am top 10% or 8%ish tecnically in my class. My SAt will probably be, at first try, a 2000 based on previous tests.
My extracurriculars are Speech League (won a couple of awards pretty good)
and ( Junior acdemy if Science- again I do decently well here too. Same as speech league)
But i feel my resume needs something more:
but the catch is I want a activity that I will care about (not just a filler)
however, as you see my gpa could be better for admission at my ivy dreams ( or pipe dreams,haha)/top colleges.</p>
<p>So what do I Do?
Do I take:
FBLA: fillerish,but won't take too much time and I will be able to study
Mock TriaL; intense, will take a lot of time could depress my grades
Junior Statesmen of america: not very advanced/no constitution really doesn;t seem like it will take time but I could be a Secretary</p>
<p>Or Do I stop adding E.C. and try to get my Sat to 2200, my grap to 3.75 and my class rank to top 5%</p>
<p>Or do I work on grades, etc, but enter other competitions on the side?</p>
<p>What do you think I should do based on where I am?
E.c.s vs. Gpa which one matters more?</p>
<p>If you took FBLA or the Junior Statesmen of america, do you think it is something that you would be able to write or talk passionately about if it came up in an interview? If not, then don’t do them. But yes, they both matter. If you’re going to an Ivy, you need to be well-rounded. (as you obviously know) Do whichever that you think you would be able to talk about how it affected you and you life as a whole. Its all about the passion sometimes.</p>
<p>This is key. It is very important that you spend your time on things you care about. So what do you care about? Do you love public speaking? If so, focus on activities that will use and develop that skill. Look for volunteer opportunities, ECs, jobs, clubs, etc that involve public speaking and let that be where you shine. You need to stand out in some area if you are shooting for top-tier schools. Your grades/scores are important, too, but if you spend your free time doing something you love, then it won’t take much preparation time away from your studies.</p>