How am I doing for a rising junior?

Colleges & Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>I'm just going to be a junior in high school, but I admittedly feel that there's a lot amiss in my repertoire right now. Want to help me out? Here are my current stats:</p>

<p>-Well, I'm currently the valedictorian of my class with a 105.575 GPA on a 100-point scale.</p>

<p>-I helped run a program at my school in which we'd spend lunch hour reading to mentally challenged children.</p>

<p>-I'm an active member of Key Club and was secretary sophomore year.</p>

<p>-I run cross country and track and field.</p>

<p>-I am also an active participant in our school's drama productions (main roles)</p>

<p>-I'm attempting to write a novel and have already come up with five chapters. </p>

<p>-Because my school only let's you take one AP to begin with in sophomore year, I've only taken AP World History and have gotten a "5" on it. </p>

<p>-I'm captain of the speech and debate team, but didn't advance past district this year. It was pretty tough, seeing that our school didn't provide us with any resources.</p>

<p>-I interned for a family attorney last summer.</p>

<p>-I'm currently spending this summer working as a tour guide at a major tourist attraction, if that helps?</p>

<p>-And I'm Filipino/Caucasian, if ethnicity is an issue.</p>

<p>***I mean, I don't know. I see the stats of others on here and think, "Whoa, I don't think mine even compares."</p>

<p>I have yet to take my SAT and PSAT though, so I'm preparing for those at the moment.</p>

<p>Any advice? I'd very much appreciate it.</p>

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<p>you know what to do...
scores, involvement, essays
keep your val status too</p>

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<p>Thank you. But looking at the other chance threads, I have a feeling I'm missing A LOT of things. </p>

<p>For instance, I'd be better off competing with in National Forensic League instead of the Texas UIL system.</p>

<p>Exactly how expensive is it to compete on national terms?</p>

<p>I've been studying philosophy and policy like crazy and thanks to my job, my speaking skills have improved tenfold.</p>

<p>Now I just need to make something of my improvement, as long as I can afford it. Currently I've earned $2,000 over the summer. Would that be enough to finance myself during debate season?</p>

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<p>What kind of times have you posted in track? Anything spectacular or is it just an extracurricular? I could probably tell you yes or no (just based on track, nothing else) if you tell me your PRs.</p>