How can I increase my chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Barnard College
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<p>I’m a rising junior, moved to the US this August. Do you think I’ll be able to get into Barnard?</p>

<p>Sophomore Year:
Geometry Honors- 90
English CP- 92
Chemistry Honors- 90
World Cultures Honors- 94
Latin 1- 95
Philosophy- 92 (semester)
Journalism- 90 (semester)
Facing History and Ourselves- 94 (semester)
Creative Writing- 95 (semester)</p>

<p>I joined Philosophy Club and Student Respect Committee this year. I write in my spare time (hoping to make something of that), and might join Model UN next year. I’m also learning to play the piano.
I’m also taking Algebra 2 over the summer. Simultaneously, I’ll be on vaction in Asia, if that matters…</p>

<p>Junior Year schedule:
Pre- Calc Honors
English Accelerated
Physics Honors
Engineering
APUSH 1 (APUSH is split into two years at my school)
Latin 2 Accelerated
Choir</p>

<p>I’m trying to change choir to AP Bio but the class is full. :frowning: hopefully someone will drop out.</p>

<p>How do you guys suggest I can better my app over the next two years?</p>

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<p>oh forgot to mention that I’ll have about 20 hours of library volunteer by the end of the year.</p>

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<p>Wow, you’re motivated. : )
You should maybe try getting some leadership positions? Not for the sake of obtaining leadership, obviously, but a leadership position will show Barnard that you have responsibility and independence and drive. I don’t remember the number, but at the spring open campus, a dean was reading out stats for the 2015 class, and she said that ___ (a high number) of us were editors-in-chief of our school newspaper or yearbook. Everyone chuckled at that.
I think every college looks at quality rather than quantity, and your schedule looks good so far! I don’t think I had too many extra currics. Personally, (it sounds corny but) I think the best thing to do is to find something or a few things you love and do them well.
and obviously, maintain your stellar grades!</p>