<p>Hi all, I'm new here, so please don't bite..</p>
<p>I've just been living in a shell all my life. I saw the Chance Me section and spent a few minutes in disbelief.</p>
<p>Could you guys help suggest extracurricular activities and competitions for me?</p>
<p>I'm a junior. PSAT: 219. I love physics and programming, but I have next to nothing to show for that. I founded a programming club for my high school, but as I'm a script kitty, I can't get my foot down in USACO. I've done abysmally in Science Olympiad in the past (>7th in state), and I didn't make it past qualification rounds in Physics Olympiad's F=ma. My school's not connected to the US Math Olympiad, so I haven't been able to do that.. I haven't done any Science Fairs other than the Google one, which I didn't get recognized for. :/</p>
<p>I guess I'd like a few pointers on where to go from here in terms of "legitimate" extracurriculars most colleges will accept. I've wanted to start a small programming startup based on a project I've been working on recently, but the goal seems untenable; besides, it feels like colleges are looking for awards and service. I have no volunteer hours, and I'm very anxious about this fact.. I'm aiming for Caltech, but I doubt the image I'm portraying is consistent with people who are accepted to the institute.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>