<p>For admission into an American College. Here in India we have no community service. Schools are pretty slack and only academic based.</p>
<p>You have to pull something off the magicians hat…you cannot depend on India to get you into a top university in US…:(</p>
<p>:( Where do my best chances lie?</p>
<p>Depends…where do you want to go to??I specifically want the level/rigor of the college to tell you the level of EC’s you’ll need…
But a basic is GREAT academics:) and standardized test scores…</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure I won’t get into the Ivy league schools due to a combination of factors: weak education system,financial aid needed, etc. But I don’t mind getting into a respectable state school either.</p>
<p>Cool…so you need to participate in some clubs…do a bit of community service and your essays/teacher recos. should be good:)</p>
<p>Thanks. The essay and recs shouldn’t be a problem, but I need to find out where I can do community service.</p>
<p>Well, if you aren’t 17 years old yet, you have a chance to do social work around you. Find out what interests you. Do something extra regarding that. I read about this guy who started a photography business to earn money, coz he was from a poor family. He wrote an amazing essay about that and got into Stanford. So “show your passion” in whatever you do. Get awesome scores on the SAT. Do well in school. Show your interest in school to get awesome teacher recommendations. Read this:
[How</a> To Get Accepted Into Stanford » Feross.org](<a href=“http://feross.org/how-to-get-accepted-at-stanford/]How”>How To Get Accepted Into Stanford » Feross.org)
Since I’m obsessed with Stanford, I put that link. You basically need that for any good uni.
Good luck :)</p>