<p>I'm only a Freshman in high school but I really, really want to go to a college like NYU in the future. I live in rural Maine and desperately want to get out.
So far this year I have all A's and am in 1 honor class.<br>
I'm in the environmental club, the poetry club, and the spanish club
I'm on the varsity swim team
I'm a passionate semi-pro photographer and I make my own techno music using software</p>
<p>What else do I have to do to stand out and get into NYU?
Thank you</p>
<p>In general, to get admitted to one or more of the fine selective colleges, take the most advanced classes your school offers, get the highest grades in them you can, and be a leader (not a participant) in your chosen ECs (and choose those you love). Your test scores will make a difference, but those mostly fall where they fall, though some can through practice improve their ability to take such tests.</p>
<p>But then realize that you might not have exactly what a particular college is looking for, but there will be others who appreciate what you bring to them. :)</p>
<p>Work your ass off and get top 10, too.</p>
<p>wow what a nerd…</p>
<p>actually I’m not a nerd, i’m quite the opposite, but I am serious about my future.
let’s keep this a positive thread, please</p>
<p>start saving your pennies…that’s how.</p>
<p>That is cool you getting your future staight!</p>
<p>You are on your way. Just keep working hard, don’t get lazy even if your tempted :P.
Hope to see you when I’m a Senior at NYU :P</p>