<p>So I want to get into good colleges like Vassar, Haverford, Amherst and Bowdoin and others but I have nothing to distinguish me from any other applicant. I've got a 3.92 GPA and a 2310 SAT. I have like 5 clubs but lots of people have like 12! I play an instrument and am not that athletic... except dance. Please give me suggestions of what I can do for the next 1.5 years to maybe have a shot at these competitive schools. Thanks!</p>
<p>Be yourself. Make sure that “yourself” is passionate about SOMETHING. Write well. Forge good teacher relationships. Get a job. Don’t be concerned with school rank. Live life to the fullest.</p>
<p>That’s a really good SAT score, though. The score alone will help at places like Colby and Hamilton whose median scores are lower. To improve your chances at those that you’ve named, just do more of whichever thing you do that you like the most----whether it’s your music, dance or some club. It may help slightly to apply early decision, so if you can decide which one you love the most it might help.</p>
<p>I would say your qualified to get into any of those schools. Just keep up the good work. I’d try to find out what your interests are and focus on those as sam said</p>
<p>An idea just popped into my head. My sister just got pregnant and she doesn’t want to go to college and so do all the other pregnant people I know. Maybe you could stand out by getting pregnant and still going to college.</p>
<p>^ Biggest. Hook. Ever.</p>
<p>Having tons of clubs (like 12…) isn’t what will get you into college. My suggestion would be to pick a couple that you’re really passionate about and dedicate yourself to them. </p>
<p>I only had (and still have) 3 main extra curriculars because those were the only ones I had time for, and I believe that i still got into good schools.</p>
<p>Dedicating yourself to the couple of things you’re passionate about defines parts of who you are, and those things make you ‘special’.</p>
<p>You’ve got the grades and the SAT score. Now you can probably work on being more “innovative.” </p>
<p>“Passion” is overrated and too generalized. Find something that interests you, and pursue that interest in further depth. It’s not enough that you devote time to this interest / activity, but you also have to become good at it.</p>
<p>Also, I would recommend quitting a few clubs and make room for your interest (if you ever find it). A self-reflection would be helpful.</p>
<p>Don’t sweat it!</p>