<p>Hi. I am a high school sophmore, aged 15. I am looking for things that will improve my future college applications. I have a 4.0, am ranked in the top 1% of my class, am a soccer player, a cheerleader, a member of SkillsUSA, IMPACT, the mock trial team, and captain of the debate team. I know that schools like to see leadership qualities, and I hope to become the captian of some of my activites. To improve my application, do I need to be the founder of some sort of club? I was think of starting a Red Cross Club at my school, but I think it may be too late in the year for that (is it?). Also, I worked at Wendy's for only 200 hours before quitting, will that make me look bad? I am currently volunteering at a hospital and want to start an internship. Will any place even accept me as a nonpaid intern, considering my age? Should I just spend more hours volunteering, or should I get an internship? What looks better? Any ideas on improving my future applications? P.S. sorry that was so long!</p>
<p>try to win homecoming queen. That should help</p>
<p>Thanks. Any other ideas anyone?</p>
<p>First off, if you were a senior with those stats you'd be in most places. Some places may hire you as an intern unpaid (btw, most internships are unpaid, especially those in high school) and some may not. But Boston's a big city and there are tons of opportunities--go looking for them, they won't come to you. </p>
<p>What schools are you looking at?</p>
<p>Hey backfire, I was homecoming king! Cut me some slack!</p>
<p>[On the other hand I also to have a few state and one national award up my sleeve... If you're smart, you're popular... woo woo for my school's social heirarchy!]</p>