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<p>Stu Schmill, Dean of Admissions, wrote a blog post on how you shouldn’t do this, as in learn to play a weird instrument. </p>
<p>To the OP: if finances aren’t an issue and your concerned about the quality of Mexican public schools, you might consider a private school that you know is good. The first two years of high school, just try to rock your classes and take advantage of other learning opportunities. Do other things to, but only if you want to. Junior year you need to rock your standardized test scores, and this will be easier if you really aced your classes and went out of your way to supplement them. Also, at about junior year you want to be thinking about doing something that will look impressive. Maybe that would be like the national math team, maybe (and somewhat easier) conduct scientific research. Don’t just put in hours. Try for real growth. </p>
<p>I wouldn’t do anything for the sake of getting into a school unless it is for a short period of time to tweak your application. If you are going to push yourself to do something, only do it if (A) its part of a class or (B) you think it contributes to your educational development.</p>