<p>Hey guys, this is my first ever post on CC, and I dont really know where to post this :S First off, I am a newly-joined junior in an IB International school in Singapore, and want to apply to a top US college after graduating in two years time. This post is mainly about extracurriculars. Below I will list what I have done for ECs and what I am going to do over the next two years. Please advise whether these are good enough to get into a top ranked school (like top 20) in the US. Of course, you dont know my grades and such so no need to chance specifically but please do comment on what I have done and offer suggestions on what I should do/change. Luckily I am just beginning 11th grade so I still have time to follow any advice ☺</p>
<p>Arts</p>
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<li> Has been learning an Indian instrument, the Mridangam for over 6 years and have performed at a variety of events and locations, formal and informal.</li>
<li> Has been learning the electric guitar for over two years and have performed on stage as well. (Dont know if this counts for anything haha)</li>
<li> Took part in a South Indian dance as part of schools United Nations Night.</li>
<li> Plans to dance again for this years and next years UN Night as well.</li>
<li> Plans to act in a school theatre production this year.</li>
</ul>
<p>Sport</p>
<ul>
<li> Has played for schools basketball team for three years running and plans to do so for the next two years as well.</li>
<li> Has played for schools soccer team last year (maybe will do it this year?)</li>
<li> Has been learning tennis for 4 years (dont know if this counts)</li>
<li> Has been swimming for over 6 years and have achieved a Gold Survival Award.</li>
</ul>
<p>Community Service</p>
<ul>
<li> Helped out at a childcare centre weekly for 1 year.</li>
<li> Currently goes to a centre where I teach disabled children horseriding.</li>
<li> Part of a global concerns program that aims to raise money for the education of slum children in Indian cities, (will be in this till graduation)</li>
</ul>
<p>Other Stuff</p>
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<li> Completed the National Youth Achievement Award at Bronze and Silver levels.</li>
<li> Our team came first in Singapore for Odyssey of the Mind spontaneous section and second overall two years ago. (lol dunno bout this)</li>
<li> Achieved Gold Award for the UK Mathematical Challenge in grades 9 and 10.</li>
<li> Has contributed by writing articles to annual school Economics magazine, also going to do it this year and next year as well.</li>
<li> Going to join business department of student-produced yearbook this year.</li>
<li> Going to prepare for and travel abroad for Model United Nations conference later this year.</li>
<li> Went for a three-week summer program at Columbia University, completed an engineering and design course.</li>
<li> Plans to do an internship or get a job next summer.</li>
</ul>
<p>I also heard that one must show commitment and hold some sort of leadership role in his extracurriculars as well? Any advice on this?</p>
<p>Thanks so much :D</p>
anyone any advice?</p>