<p>The best way to stand out is just really pursuing what you love. So yea, if that means making a debate team that wins lots of competitions, go for it. Colleges aren’t looking for a specific set of activities as much as just that you really put a lot into them.
And I think a job and college classes are roughly equal if you put a lot of effort into the job, very different experiences but good for different reasons</p>
<p>what would you reccommend???</p>
<p>If anything becomes successful, it’s good writing material. So yes. But from experience, debators as a bunch are a bit egotistical and hard to “mentor” so good luck with that.</p>
<p>About theatre… I know one guy with decent (but not 4.0) grades who made it to Princeton though he wasn’t that great at singing or acting. The guy was REALLY passionate though.
That said, it is really up to you to decide what to follow. Don’t let your mom pressure you into doing what you’re going to commit for the rest of HS. If you find the whole lawyer thing up your alley, do debate. If not, do what you love, be that theatre or whatever.</p>
<p>okay graciassss… another question: is grades the first thing i should concentrate on before anything else?</p>
<p>Just as a suggestion: think about a pressing need that you feels needs to be solved, be it community wide, nationwide, or international. Then pursue it.
Any more “suggesting” or “recommending” will hamper creativity on your part. You can’t fake it 'till you make it to succeed at an Ivy.</p>
<p>Yes. Grades first and foremost as they’ve taken a hit with those Bs. But also concentrate on that EC. A lot of HS has to do with successful time management.</p>
<p>i dont know if i already asked this… but is it alright if my extracurriculars dont coincide such as debate and math/sciency classes??? THANKYOU JOONBUG812 i will take that into consideration… i was thinking of starting a magazine drive for people in need… idk thankyou guys so much</p>
<p>thanks guys… honestly… any other opinions/ reccomendations are welcolme alsoo…!</p>
<p>Yeah if they aren’t all the same but you still put time and effort into all ECs, it can show a well-rounded person. Id they don’t coincide with each other but not a lot of time is put in, it will look like the person is spreading themselves too thin.</p>
<p>About work experience vs college classes: If you are set to take the classes the summer, do it. Work experience during the summer can be as simple as tutoring or babysitting on a semi-regular basis to lifeguarding on weekends or even possibly doing some filing work at a local doctor/dentist office (or at one of your parents’ workplace if they have the room for a high school worker). It shows good work ethic and responsible and willingness to put in hard work and effort.</p>
<p>You seem like a very dedicated, driven student. Keep it up!
All your EC’s are very impressive and your grades are good.</p>
<p>My Advice to you:
-take as many APs as you can. Colleges like when they see students challenging themselves. I wish I had known that last year as a sophomore.
-Start prepping for the SATs NOW!! It is never too early to start.
-Take some pressure off yourself. I think it’s great that you have such a defined goal, but you will get your self too stressed out. </p>
<p>Remember if you don’t get into Princeton as an Freshman, you can always transfer in as a sophomore. But I think you have a good chance of getting in! 
Remember you still have two years left!</p>
<p>I don’t think it’s a good idea if your ECs are all over the place. It’s hard to really size up a person if she says “I like everything.” Focus on your story, your goal, or motto. How does a particular EC apply to that? I’d suggest giving the adcom a clear image of who you are with focused ECs and goals.
But there are others who have succeeded who didn’t do this.</p>
<p>Your call.</p>
<p>so you dont reccommend doing math/sciency classes and debate…??? ahhh decisions decisions…</p>
<p>In short, I don’t recommend anything. If you like both activities, I would not want you quit either on my behalf. Ask yourself, why do I like (plug in activity)? And is the reason a good, mature one?</p>
<p>okayyy coool… is it 2 late to switch my passions though… i heard ivy leagues likee continuity</p>
<p>The reason that’s said is because it takes time to establish oneself in an EC. For ex, one generally does not become a president of a club the year he/she joins.
Do what you love. But you must first know what you love.</p>
<p>okay thankyou thankyou one last question: i have like 5 things i love to do: sing, act, swim, debate, and math/science stuff ( though not really ) Is that 2 much?</p>
<p>If they have equally large portions of your passion, you need to do some thinking. If not, I’d suggest top 2.</p>
<p>Well Princeton is Princeton, and nobody is a shoe in at Princeton. All you can do is try your hardest and put as much effort possible into your application. Your hard work will show and you might get lucky and recieve an acceptance letter! Good luck!</p>
<p>thankyou… also i know that debate and bio are on the opposite sides of the spectrum… but i really do love both… in order to show my passion do you think forensic science would look good to blend the 2 together?</p>
<p>Do you think so? In all reality, when you’re submitting your app, you have to feel that you yourself made the right decisions. Any concoction I make won’t fit you, most likely. This is the hard part of “selling yourself”.</p>